Annuity rates are competitive now amid an overall elevated rate climate. Some providers are currently offering immediate annuity rates above 7% for a 65-year-old, compared to the 4% to 5% range when ...

LIMRA recently published its U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Forecast for 2024 through 2026. Over the past two years, significant annuity sales growth has been driven by interest rates, rising demand ...

Last month, the Federal Reserve finally conducted its first rate cut of 2025, dropping its benchmark rate by 25 basis points after months of anticipation. This move marked the start of what many ...

An annuity can provide you with a steady stream of income, ensuring that you have money when you need it. That’s why many people turn to annuities during retirement, to be sure that they have cash ...

For investors seeking a predictable return without the volatility of the stock market, a seven-year fixed annuity can be an appealing option. The term is long enough to secure competitive rates but ...

Although annuity sales are still seeing record highs, investor interest may eventually shift away from fixed-rate deferred annuities and towards other annuities products that have more growth ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

People tend to think of annuities as set-it-and-forget-it investments — and for some, that’s one of the major draws. Annuities can provide predictable payouts for retirees seeking a reliable income ...