Annuity interest rates are compelling right now. Here's what some experts recommend doing before getting started.

Annuities are often complicated, with confusing fee structures, but certain ones can make sense for a portion of your ...

A fixed annuity comes with a guaranteed minimum interest rate — set by the insurance company providing the annuity, which means you can better predict the amount of income it will produce.

Timing your annuity purchase right can make a big difference. Here's how to decide when it makes sense for you.

Laddering Fixed-Rate Annuities. A big advantage of fixed-rate annuities is that they usually pay higher rates than other fixed-rate instruments such as CDs and investment-grade bonds.

7 & 8 year $100,000 fixed annuity rates as of 4/1/2020 from blueprintincome.com. Blueprint Income. 9-10 Year Annuity Rates. Atlantic Coast Life (A.M. Best: B++) has the highest 10 year rate of 3.30%.

Since 1950, the United States has experienced both the worst bear market for bonds in its history—and the greatest bull market. The bear market happened first and can be traced to that year. On ...

As of April 2021, you can earn up to 2.90% a year on a five-year fixed-rate annuity and up to 2.25% on a three-year contract, according to AnnuityAdvantage’s online annuity rate database.

Fixed annuity rates of return are near all-time lows, but they provide a valuable safety net for retirees. Here's how fixed annuities work, and the monthly income you can expect by age and gender.

Rates on bank certificates of deposit are dismal. The best you can do as of early November 2020 is a mere 0.65% for a one-year CD, 0.85% for a three-year CD, and 1.00% for a five-year certificate ...

Fixed annuity rates are up, along with interest rates in general. The best fixed annuity rates currently are 4.10% for a two-year term, 4.95% for a three-year term, 5.30% for a five-year term and ...

Fixed index annuities, which can provide a source of fixed income, may provide premium protection during periods of rising interest rates while balancing the investor’s need for return. 1982 ...