Annuities can help secure financial stability in retirement. Annuities can be passed to beneficiaries, allowing you to pass them to the people or charities you care about. These vehicles can be ...

Are annuities a smart investment for retirement? Explore the pros, cons and alternatives to see if they align with your financial goals and future plans.

Anyone choosing a 401(k) must do so knowing the volatility risks of the market. Going with an annuity means guaranteed income after retirement. Both annuities and 401(k) accounts have pros and cons.

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

Both can provide a steady stream of income ...

While most Americans are feeling the pinch caused by ongoing economic uncertainties, perhaps no group feels its impact as strongly as seniors, especially those on a fixed budget. Despite easing ...

As annuity sales continue to climb across the industry, new research suggests financial professionals are finding an added benefit in the products beyond income guarantees and downside protection: ...

Unlike their parents, baby boomers can't count on employer-sponsored pensions to support upon retirement. Boomers will have to come up with another way to ensure financial security. With 76 million ...

Hybrid annuities are structured to provide both growth and income for their investors. These vehicles can, in fact, serve many purposes, but the question is, how well can they really perform each of ...