Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

But, I’m not referring to those examples. Instead, I’m referring to the insurance product. Why? Because Annuities are rising in popularity. LIMRA reports that total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to ...

Today, many Americans are facing a challenge when it comes to saving for retirement. With defined-contribution plans becoming the primary retirement savings vehicle, many employees are not able to ...

A variable annuity can offer you tax-deferred growth, a wider range of investment options and guaranteed income. However, it comes with potential risks. And the success of your investment will hinge ...

Annuities date back thousands of years to the Roman Empire. In fact, the word annuity is derived from the Latin annua, meaning “annual payment”, and was used to describe the money paid to soldiers for ...

Agency wants to improve investor knowledge, but consumer advocate says seven-page example included in proposal has similar weaknesses to Form CRS By Mark Schoeff Jr.

Ensuring that you have enough income to cover your living expenses and support your lifestyle is one of the central financial challenges of retirement planning. Guaranteed lifetime annuities are ...