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Retirement planning in 2025 looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago. Between persistent (but cooler) inflation, increased stock market volatility and high borrowing costs, many ...

The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act aims to give workers access to annuities outside of their 401(k) plan while they are still working.

A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ questions and concerns.

Anyone choosing a 401(k) must do so knowing the volatility risks of the market. Going with an annuity means guaranteed income after retirement. Both annuities and 401(k) accounts have pros and cons.

Americans are worried about running out of money in retirement. A recent survey by the Alliance for Lifetime Income found ...

In each case, the individual is 30 years old, hasn’t started to save for retirement, and earns $80,000 a year. The salary ...

Fixed indexed annuities tie their performance to a stock market index. They offer principal protection and steady income in retirement. Fixed indexed annuities typically limit the returns you can earn ...

A $750,000 annuity can generate income without risking the principal. Different annuity types, including guaranteed income annuities, act as a shield against market volatility and an insurance policy ...

Ten years ago, Texas enacted a law that quietly reshaped the future of public employee retirement systems for the better.

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer with over five years of experience contributing to top finance brands like Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet and ConsumerAffairs. She’s also the founder of Money Hungry ...