We've written before about whether annuities are a fit for your retirement profile. But let's back up. What are annuities in the first place? And what are all the different types? The basics of ...

A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ ...

Future retirees have a lot to look forward to. Besides traveling, spending time with family, or picking up new hobbies, the number of U.S. centenarians increasing from 53,000 in 2010 to over 90,000 in ...

Those nearing retirement age may be looking to supplement their income. If they’ve already maxed out their other retirement savings accounts, like their 401(k) or IRA, then an annuity might help.

The annuity market is a corner of the investing world in which many people fear to tread, but in many cases, annuity products can be a suitable option to meet your investing goals. The key, though, is ...

The fear of running out of money consistently ranks as a top concern for retirees and soon-to-be retirees. And yet, despite their anxiety, many people I talk to have never considered using an annuity ...

We've written before about whether annuities are a fit for your retirement profile. The basics of annuities are the same no matter what type you purchase: You pay an insurance company a set amount of ...

Considering an annuity? Here's a quick guide to a few of the most common types of annuities on the market and how to decide which might work for you. We've written before about whether annuities are a ...

There are many different types of annuity to choose from. Standard ones pay a fixed amount month in and month out for the rest of your life. Others pay a lower rate from the start, but can be ...

The basics of annuities are the same no matter what type you purchase: You pay an insurance company a set amount of money in return for regular payments, a guaranteed income that can help fund your ...