Annuity plans don’t promise high returns, but they do offer something many retirees value more, a predictable income that doesn’t depend on markets.

If you’ve ever wondered what is an annuity and whether it belongs in your retirement plan, here’s the short answer: It’s a financial product, usually sold by insurance companies, that turns your money ...

MEDFORD, OR / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / According to Ken Nuss, CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, the size of monthly payments from an income annuity depends on: Whether you choose payments starting ...

An annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With income annuities, you give them a pool of your money, and they send it back to you as a stream of income. When it comes to annuities helping ...

Often, annuities and trusts are the best way to save for retirement and leave a legacy for your loved ones. However, when combined into what’s known as an annuity trust, they can provide powerful ...

Vanguard's new 401(k) fund allows select people to buy annuities ...

Key Takeaways It's preferable to fund your retirement via multiple income streams, rather than just one. This makes your ...

So what is an annuity? Annuities are insurance company products that pay out at a fixed rate or amount of money in a series of payments instead of a lump sum payment. Their main function is to remove ...

Social Security may cut retirement benefits by 21% starting in 2033 unless lawmakers come up with a fix. An annuity could be a good way to supplement your Social Security checks — whether they’re ...

Both sides of the aisle expressed interest in more choices for annuities in retirement plans, but only Democrats pushed for strengthening Social Security. Lawmakers and industry leaders emphasized ...

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, ...