Annuities give you a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, but they aren’t created equal. With hundreds of annuities in the market to choose from, some will cost you more than others. It doesn’t ...

A hybrid annuity combines fixed-rate and variable-rate investments to provide retirement income. Learn how it works and its ...

Many baby boomers are reaching the age when it’s time to retire, if they haven’t retired already. This means that they’ll need a plan for where their retirement income will come from.  There are many ...

Entrance fees in CCRCs involve an upfront cost for services like nursing care. Learn how these fees work and what they cover, from housing to health care support.

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 ...

Often, annuities are regarded as “set it and forget it” investments. You sign the contract, fund the account, and wait for ...

Pershing has expanded the number of annuity carriers on its custodial platform for registered investment advisers to 20 from seven and increased the number of fee-based annuity products offered to 70.

Insurance companies have been launching a barrage of annuities, new commission structures and platforms-aimed directly at fee-based and fee-only advisors. It could be starting to have an impact. Ten ...

Last week, I pointed out that the four key factors that contribute to a healthy and happy retirement are diet, exercise, a ...