Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

An annuity can provide a steady and reliable stream of income in your retirement years. The three common types have varying ...

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

Type of annuity. An income annuity is a contract that produces only income. This type produces the most income because it doesn't normally have any cash surrender value, and a portion of the payments ...

Only 40% were willing to convert assets into guaranteed lifetime income. Interest in health and retirement insurance is ...

One type, the deferred annuity, has cash value and produces interest earnings that you can take in withdrawals or let accumulate to grow your tax-deferred savings.

Fixed annuities or fixed indexed annuities? How to match the right product to the right client needs for the right outcomes.

Although the money you save in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is often tax-deferred, the value of the IRA ...

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With falling 10-year government bond yields impacting annuity payouts, retirees planning to buy an immediate annuity are advised to lock in at current rates for higher guaranteed lifetime income.

Here, experts explain what generally happens to your pension after death. Inheritance rules regarding the state pension can ...

Most people enter retirement without any idea how to manage withdrawing their savings without running out of money. Here is ...