Annuities can provide retirees with a guaranteed stream of income, but choosing the right type is key to making the most of these products. Making the selection requires learning about the major ...

I got a letter from my 401 (k) plan saying “Great news!” and that there’s “a new plan benefit offering steady income in ...

If you are retired and you are relying heavily on Social Security as an income source, you are probably already aware that ...

Most recently, Vanguard began offering employees regular payouts within 401(k) plans. An in-plan annuity lets workers ...

Retirement should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy your hard work. Let’s be honest, though. There’s more to a picture-perfect retirement than leisurely strolls and afternoon naps — it just ...

Nationwide’s latest research finds that 76% of investors with annuities expect to retire when they want, compared to just 49% of those without them. However, planned retirement ages have crept later, ...

Before committing to an annuity, ask the right questions about your goals, risks and long-term needs. Learn how to choose the ...

There’s a reason so many retirees appreciate having Social Security. Those benefits not only provide steady, reliable income, ...

Annuities provide guaranteed income in retirement, offer some opportunity for growth, and have certain tax advantages.

Retirees must make a choice between buying annuities or buying bonds. I ran the numbers through an annuity calculator to determine the annual cash flow yield on the annuities. Using the life ...

Like many people her age, Fern Wakulich, 84, needed to get more income out of her modest retirement savings. And, like many elderly widows, the Clearwater, Fla., resident was trusting. Far too ...