Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

Total variable annuity assets now top the $1 trillion mark, and sales last year exceeded $120 billion. I got these eye-popping statistics from the National Association for Variable Annuities (NAVA) ...

After you retire, your income will mainly come from savings and Social Security. However, annuities provide an additional steady income stream to help you enjoy your golden years with greater ...

In the world of small businesses, annuities often fly under the radar. That’s right, those are the things you might associate with your grandparents’ retirement plans. As a business owner, however, ...

While annuities are not new to the retirement income marketplace, potential clients still hesitate to adopt them, even though ...

Demand for annuities has been soaring as the result of a combination of factors ranging from market dynamics to demographic trends and product innovation. In fact, Limra projects sales will increase ...

After decades of hard work, retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But figuring out how to make your retirement funds last, especially in an uncertain or volatile economy, is ...

Learn how to find the right annuity for your financial situation, risk tolerance, and retirement strategy Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has ...

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans ...

Key Takeaways A reintroduced House bill would let employees age 50 and older roll over some or all of their 401(k) savings into an annuity.Financial advisors warn that annuities can be complex, costly ...