An annuity offers a stream of cash flow and the safety that you won’t outlive your income during retirement. Annuities are a popular retirement strategy, and you can buy them from an insurance company ...

Most individuals struggle to commit to annuities. Often, behavioral barriers rather than the products create the greatest obstacles.

I got a letter from my 401 (k) plan saying “Great news!” and that there’s “a new plan benefit offering steady income in ...

Employers have done a lot of work over the past two decades to make it as simple as possible for American workers to save for retirement. Many employers automatically enroll new hires into 401(k) ...

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 ...

An annuity offers a stream of cash flow and the safety that you won’t outlive your income during retirement. Annuities are a popular retirement strategy, and you can buy them from an insurance company ...

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 ...

Annuities can be a solid tool for generating guaranteed income in retirement, but they’re not for everyone. Despite promises of financial peace of mind, annuities come with some big trade-offs.

A guide to immediate, deferred, fixed, variable and joint-life annuities, and how to match them to your retirement needs.

When you’re planning for retirement as a couple, figuring out how to make your money last through both of your lifetimes is a top priority — but it isn’t always easy. Joint and survivor annuities are ...

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 ...

Receiving regular pension checks throughout retirement is a dream most Americans have long given up on. There will likely be Social Security checks, but those generally can't fund a very comfortable ...