Annuity payments are usually a safe and dependable source of income, especially in retirement. But sometimes, selling those payments can provide access to your cash when you need it most. Whether ...

Explore annuities and the licenses needed for selling them. Discover the license application steps and the compliance ...

You can sell all or part of your structured settlement for a lump sum, but you need court approval and will only receive a percentage of your total future payouts. Structured settlements are regular, ...

Much ink has been splashed lately over the high-pressure tactics being used by insurers and agents to foist annuities on older Americans who may not need them. Now there's a fast-rising secondary ...

Main takeaway: Booming annuity sales helped Prudential record strong performance in its retirement businesses during a successful third quarter. The insurer recorded net income of $448 million, a ...

Not all financial products are created — or regulated — equally. Stocks and mutual funds fall under federal securities laws, while savings accounts benefit from FDIC protection. But annuities? They’re ...

After piloting with select partner firms, the commission-free annuity platform's latest module has seen nearly $1 billion in annuity assets uploaded since its late-2025 soft launch.

They can be a secure way to avoid outliving assets—but watch out for fees ...

Discover why annuities might not be ideal for retirement: high fees, limited gains, and restricted access to funds. Understand the pros and cons before you decide.