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Retirement Income Demand

BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 21 · Surprise 24

BlackRock's survey with Greenwald Research found that 97% of annuity owners reported less financial stress after obtaining guaranteed lifetime income. The findings point to strong customer demand for retirement products that address longevity and outliving-savings concerns. U.S. annuity sales reached a reported $123.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Demand was described as particularly relevant among Generation X households lacking traditional pensions and carrying lower savings rates.

Key facts

• Record annuity sales totaled $123.9 billion in Q2 2026. source
• A BlackRock survey found that 97% of annuity owners reported less financial stress due to guaranteed lifetime income. source
• Two in three Americans fear outliving their savings more than dying, according to Allianz Life’s 2026 Annual Retirement Study. source