Annuities are contracts with insurance companies that can minimize risk, provide steady retirement income and reduce taxes — reduce, but not eliminate. Annuities are complex financial instruments and ...

Before you start socking away money for retirement, you'll need to pick an account type. But choose wisely -- because it'll ...

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It’s no secret that annuities play a pivotal role in retirement planning, providing a steady income. Despite certain tax advantages, annuity taxation has several intricacies that must be understood ...

The threat to the tax-deferred status of retirement vehicles, including annuities, is once again at the forefront of concerns for the Insured Retirement Institute. With Congress preparing a new tax ...

New IRS rule affects high-income earners making 401k catch-up contributions. Workers earning $150,000+ must now use Roth accounts, losing tax deductions.

Retirement taxes often come from Social Security, withdrawals, and property costs. Learn practical ways retirees may lower ...

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When it comes to your retirement, the financial products you rely on have complex tax rules — to say the least. If you contribute to a 401(k) plan, Roth account,... When it comes to your retirement, ...