Annuities can help solve the biggest challenge of retirement. When you save up for retirement, the two largest risks are intertwined. First, you risk not being able to pay your bills if you don't ...

Every day, 12,000 baby boomers in the United States reach the age of 65, according to the Census Bureau. By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. One consequence of this demographic trend is ...

Learn which annuity fees are fair and which drain your nest egg. Financial planner Roland Chow explains how to spot ...

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your ...

An annuity offers guaranteed income for a set period of time. There are several types of annuities to choose from-with fixed annuities and index annuities being two of the most popular options. While ...

Even if interest-rate cuts slow demand for annuities, the trade group Limra is still expecting a strong fourth quarter.

Fixed index annuities provide market-linked growth for your money and protect your principal. But returns are capped, and fees can be significant. A fixed annuity could provide partial protection ...

Traditionally, fixed income is where financial advisors look to reduce portfolio risk. This is no longer the case in the post-pandemic period, as the bond market has experienced major volatility, ...

Gainbridge reports a cultural shift towards self-directed investing, empowering consumers to manage their retirement, ...

Jackson Financial is predominantly an annuity seller and the company rode out the changing product preferences in a healthy third quarter.

Insurers, concerned about conserving capital, have put the brakes on their fixed-index-annuity production, a move that advisers say could put a crimp in their business. Carriers, including Des ...

Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus ...