The rate of return on an annuity is a crucial aspect to consider when evaluating the suitability of this retirement ...

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

Annuities, which base their returns on market interest rates, are currently more attractive due to the highest rates since 2001. Fixed annuities are offering higher guaranteed rates, and fixed index ...

Variable annuities aren't as directly affected by interest rate cuts because their performance is tied to market-based investments, not interest rate fluctuations. When rates drop, however, investors ...

Although annuity sales are still seeing record highs, investor interest may eventually shift away from fixed-rate deferred annuities and towards other annuities products that have more growth ...

Even though a cut in the Fed's benchmark interest rate hasn't happened yet, the anticipation is already having an affect on some annuities, advisors say. Fixed annuities, rather than variable ...

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

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If the recent market swoon has made you nervous about your retirement funds, an annuity may help calm your nerves and protect you against giant swings in the market if used right, some financial ...

An annuity can provide you with a steady stream of income, ensuring that you have money when you need it. That’s why many people turn to annuities during retirement, to be sure that they have cash ...