Unlike their parents, baby boomers can't count on employer-sponsored pensions to support upon retirement. Boomers will have to come up with another way to ensure financial security. With 76 million ...

Most Americans build retirement savings through individual retirement accounts or employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s. But another option is an annuity, which is designed to provide a steady ...

An annuity offers guaranteed income for a set period. There are several types of annuities to choose from, with fixed annuities and indexed annuities being two of the most popular options. While both ...

Many baby boomers are reaching the age when it’s time to retire, if they haven’t retired already. This means that they’ll need a plan for where their retirement income will come from.  There are many ...

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, ...

A hybrid annuity combines fixed-rate and variable-rate investments to provide retirement income. Learn how it works and its ...