A stretch annuity lets a beneficiary receive inherited annuity payments over an extended period rather than all at once.

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 ...

Annuities are a mixed bag -- they're a great way to help ensure you won't outlive your money, but fees are costly.

A new study titled “How Much Do People Value Annuities and Their Added Features?” from the Center for Retirement Research at ...

There are many types of annuities out there. Critics might say too many types. But if you’re in the market for an annuity, it’s important to understand how they’re described and classified so you know ...

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Roger Wohlner is an experienced financial writer, ghostwriter, and advisor with 20 years of ...

Most individuals struggle to commit to annuities. Often, behavioral barriers rather than the products create the greatest obstacles.

The Oregon Community Foundation had an older donor who didn’t spend a lot, had a good pension, and often had enough excess cash to make gifts to support the foundation’s work. However, the donor ...

Thanks to advancements in healthcare, nutrition, and technology, people are living longer than ever before. As per the CDC, the average life expectancy in the United States is 77.5 years. For males, ...