Annuities spark plenty of debate between investors and financial advisors. These retirement savings vehicles are insurance products, and, like any other financial instrument, they have advantages and ...

Annuities are financial products typically provided by insurance companies to help individuals secure a steady income during retirement. They're designed to accept and grow your funds, then pay out a ...

When deciding how to receive your pension benefits, you face a choice between a lump sum and an annuity. Each option carries distinct tax implications that can affect your financial situation. A lump ...

One of the biggest decisions anyone has to make for retirement is where to invest money. If you ask 10 different financial advisors, there is a 100% chance you’ll get 10 different answers. This is ...

Annuities are a financial product commonly associated with retirement planning due to their ability to provide reliable payments over time. But lately, thanks in large part to their potentially higher ...

So what is an annuity? Annuities are insurance company products that pay out at a fixed rate or amount of money in a series of payments instead of a lump sum payment. Their main function is to remove ...

From time to time — not often enough for me — financial products come out that actually fill a need. I'll discuss a couple today, and more in future columns. While I find these products newsworthy, ...

While most Americans are feeling the pinch caused by ongoing economic uncertainties, perhaps no group feels its impact as strongly as seniors, especially those on a fixed budget. Despite easing ...