Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Annuity in advance is a series of payments that are due at the beginning of each successive ...

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.

Annuities are financial products that give you a steady income stream when you retire. You can contribute to these insurance ...

The Association of British Insurers' annuity comparison tool has been welcomed as a step forward for transparency, but experts have said more can done to get members the best deal. The market has come ...

Don't bemoan the loss of traditional pensions. Create one yourself. It's funny that so many people bemoan the loss of old-fashioned final-salary pension plans. They still exist and are arguably better ...

Advisers who recommended using a lifetime annuity to escape a 1997 ruling on means tested unemployment benefits for people over 55 should consider revising the strategy in light of May’s federal ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Roger Wohlner is an experienced financial writer, ghostwriter, and advisor with 20 years of ...

When you consider where to invest your money for retirement, you have multiple options. Going with an IRA can lead to larger rewards with a more significant risk. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

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 ...