How to know whether annuities fit into your retirement plan.

Retirement and uncertainty go together about as well as mustard and chocolate. Which is to say, when you have the chance to reduce the variability of your income streams in retirement, it’s worth ...

Preparing for retirement is no small task. There are many moving pieces in a full financial plan designed to provide sustained and comfortable income. It’s difficult to figure out everything and set ...

An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you a stream of payments that can last for life. The payments ...

If you're nearing retirement and thinking about turning your savings into guaranteed monthly income, a $250,000 annuity might seem like a smart move. An annuity is a financial contract you buy from an ...

With rising costs and questions surrounding the sustainability of the Social Security program, more are questioning whether to buy an annuity alongside Social Security. An annuity and Social Security ...

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

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 ...

Life insurance and annuities allow individuals to invest tax-deferred, but they pay policyholders differently. Learn how each works.