247 Wallst
18 Oct 2026, 08:19 UTC · 11h ago
‘I Do Not Recommend Folks Stopping Insurance Just Because They’ve Retired’: Wes Moss to Brian From North Carolina on the Social Security Check That Dies With a Spouse
Impact · against what's priced in
The 2027 COLA of 3.6% provides a marginal boost to retiree disposable income, though this is largely offset by the structural risk of Social Security income drops upon a spouse's death. This environment may create a slight tailwind for life insurance and annuity providers as retirees seek to hedge the potential $16,200 annual income void.
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