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

A fixed annuity is a long-term investment that provides a predictable income stream. Offered by insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions, it guarantees a fixed interest rate and ...

Retirement savers hear constantly that guaranteed income is priceless, yet few topics divide experts more sharply than annuities. Dave Ramsey has become one of the loudest voices arguing that most ...

Market turmoil and rising interest rates might kick off a new season for the fixed annuity as the product emerges from the shadow of its variable cousin, an industry expert said. "If you look ...

A fixed annuity provides a guaranteed income stream. Payouts can be immediate or deferred. Drawbacks include limited upside. Annuities can help ensure your retirement savings last your entire life.

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

In a recent episode of her “Women and Money” podcast, Suze Orman warned about the pitfalls of variable annuities. While she acknowledged the value of certain types of annuities, variable annuities ...

In a reversal of recent trends, LIMRA predicts a decline in fixed annuity sales and an increase in variable annuity sales in 2025. Fixed annuity sales typically track changes in interest rates, said ...

Most advisors are familiar with fixed index annuities and have used them in their client portfolios Annuity contracts have become an increasingly consistent part of financial advisors’ client ...

A variable annuity is a form of annuity that provides consistently timed payments to the annuity holder in potentially varying amounts. A variable annuity is a type of annuity that provides periodic ...

When considering where to put your money for retirement, you may have to choose between an IRA and an annuity. These financial “vehicles” are set up to ensure guaranteed income down the road that can ...