In recent years, there has been an increase in the sale of individual annuity contracts to participants in defined contribution (DC) plans, and most of these sales are of individual variable annuity ...

Quick Read Annuities provide guaranteed lifetime income through a contract with an insurance company. Fixed annuities offer ...

Vanguard has announced a new 401(k) fund that allows older employees to buy annuities. But are these complex financial products right for all retirees?

LIMRA projects full-year 2025 annuity sales projected to top $450 billion, with independent broker-dealers driving more than ...

Eastman Kodak has agreed to purchase a single premium group annuity contract to cover thousands of employees who were getting retirement benefits from the pension program it cancelled in March. The ...

Most of us have heard of annuities, but few understand how they work. Annuities can be a powerful addition to a retirement plan. In short, they can protect your savings while also providing you with ...

Retirement savers should consider annuity fees and features, such as when payments start.

When considering where to put your money for retirement, you may have to choose between an IRA and an annuity. These financial “vehicles” are set up to ensure guaranteed income down the road that can ...

Annuities can be a good option for investors seeking steady income during retirement. To get started, it's important to learn some basic annuity terms. These 12 key terms will help you understand how ...

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You’re in good company if you saw this piece’s headline and are unsure about how an annuity works, let alone how it might impact your taxes. Despite being a potentially valuable retirement tool, data ...