Tip of the Day: With annuities, it's all about how you say it

We've all heard the saying, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it." Benefits communications experts certainly know this to be the case, but it appears that it's also true of consumers and annuities.

New research from TIAA-CREF Institute finds that that "framing" -- using certain methods and media to present annuities to consumers -- can significantly affect consumers' preferences.