Different types offer different levels of potential risk. Here's how to choose wisely, from an annuities pro.

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.

We recently featured a story on how to get more people to buy annuities. Readers had a lot of questions about it. The article—written by Olivia S. Mitchell, a professor at the University of ...

Both can provide a steady stream of income ...