Finance author and media personality Suze Orman warns of a common retirement mistake.

Variable annuities have come a long way. Years ago it wasn't unusual to see expensive, commission-laden products that sometimes made too-big promises. But that was then, this is now: Today's variable ...

Banks’ combined sales of fixed and variable annuities regained ground lost in July, hitting $2.9 billion in August, level with June’s sales. But most striking was variable annuities’ comeback, up 14% ...

Jackson Financial (NYSE:JXN) has reported shrinking pre tax profit margins over a four year period, despite growth in net annuity premiums. The company is seeing higher expenses that are offsetting ...

I would like to add my comments to the letter “ The Most Misunderstood Investments .” Those extra fees associated with variable annuities are used to pay the investment adviser—me. When I recommend an ...

How to know whether annuities fit into your retirement plan.

Annuities have become an increasingly popular option for people who want to diversify their retirement funds. With an annuity, you make investments and then receive money in a series of payments that ...

A 26.74% decline in client acceptance odds for annuities suggests retirement-focused advisors should "flip the script" on ...

For starters, you will pay fees and may sacrifice higher returns for an annuity’s stability and guarantees. Here's what else you need to know in order to make an informed decision.

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

At its core, a variable annuity is designed to provide a steady stream of income during retirement. But these financial products are more complex, costlier and riskier than other types of annuities.

A variable annuity is a form of annuity that provides consistently timed payments to the annuity holder in potentially varying amounts. A variable annuity is a type of annuity that provides periodic ...