234 - A Fresh Perspective On Retirement Solutions With Arun Muralidhar

That Annuity Show

In this episode of That Annuity Show, the hosts are joined by Arun Muralidhar, an expert in retirement security. Arun shares his journey and insights into the retirement industry, including his fight against the privatization of pensions and the need for guaranteed retirement income. He introduces the concept of Selfies (Standard of Living, Indexed, Forward Starting, Income Only Securities), a bond-like instrument that provides a steady stream of cash flows in retirement. Arun discusses the benefits of Selfies, such as marketability, inheritability, and flexibility, and explains how they can be funded by the government. He also addresses the risk pooling aspect and the potential for insurance companies to offer annuities based on Selfies. The conversation explores the concept of Selfies (Standard of Living Indexed, Forward-starting Income-only Securities) as a solution for retirement income. Selfies are a financial instrument that provides guaranteed real retirement income by hedging longevity risk. The government can issue Selfies, which are backed by cohorts, to allow insurance companies to offer guaranteed retirement income. The current retirement products in the market, such as annuities and target date funds, are complex, making them unattractive to individuals. Selfies simplify the retirement income process by allowing individuals to determine their desired retirement lifestyle and receive cash flows based on that. Takeaways Arun Muralidhar fought against the privatization of pensions and advocates for guaranteed retirement income. Selfies (Standard of Living, Indexed, Forward Starting, Income Only Securities) are bond-like instruments that provide a steady stream of cash flows in retirement. Selfies offer marketability, inheritability, and flexibility, allowing individuals to make decisions based on their financial conditions and life events. The government can fund Selfies by replacing existing debt with this instrument, providing a low-risk option for retirement savings. Insurance companies can potentially offer annuities based on Selfies, leveraging risk pooling and diversification. Selfies are a financial instrument that provides guaranteed real retirement income by hedging longevity risk. The government can issue Selfies, which are backed by cohorts, to allow insurance companies to offer guaranteed retirement income. Current retirement products in the market, such as annuities and target date funds, are complex, making them unattractive to individuals. Selfies simplify the retirement income process by allowing individuals to determine their desired retirement lifestyle and receive cash flows based on that. Subscribe and tune in for a new episode every Friday: www.thatannuityshow.com