Annuities are among the most controversial financial planning tools. These insurance products have a reputation for being sold to clients who may not need them, but there are several legitimate ...

Discover how fixed annuities provide guaranteed interest, tax-deferred growth, and regular income for retirees, helping you ...

In our previous column we started our discussion of deferred variable annuities and mentioned some of the Bogleheads' objections to these products, including high cost; long surrender periods with ...

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.

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA today announced that three variable annuity accounts in its flagship $290 billion CREF Variable Annuity suite will receive new names effective November 30, ...

This post continues my series about using IRAs, 401k plans, and other retirement savings to generate a lifetime monthly paycheck. I've previously written about immediate annuities as one way to ...

A variable annuity is a type of annuity that provides consistently timed payments which may potentially be of varying amounts. Unlike their fixed annuity counterparts, variable annuities may pay a ...

With this clause you can exchange an annuity without paying income tax George Lambert has spent 30+ years in the financial industry; his roles include CFP, certified divorce financial analyst, and ...

Annuities are a common financial product used in retirement planning, but their compensation structure isn’t always easy to understand. Many investors are familiar with the basic concept of exchanging ...

How to incorporate gold alongside stocks and fixed income in a well-diversified portfolio.