At first glance, annuities may seem like the Swiss Army knife of retirement planning — abounding in helpful features. While they can’t help you open a can in the Alps, they can help provide guaranteed ...

You spent decades saving diligently. Watched your retirement balance grow year after year. Planned carefully for the day you ...

Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

Annuities are often marketed as a secure way to earn a retirement income. But do they live up to their hype? One major concern for investors is the frequently hidden costs associated with these ...

An annuity can be a great idea when you’re looking for guaranteed income during retirement. Be careful of fees associated with annuity purchases, as the amounts can surprise you. Are you ahead, or ...

People give him a funny look when he admits he has one, said Shane Fischer, 37, of Winter Park, Fla. It’s a trap, they warn him. The fees will eat you alive. And besides, aren’t you too young? But ...

For the first time ever, bank holding companies (BHC) were required by the federal government to report annuity fees and commissions—and it turns out Wachovia earned more than any other BHC. Wachovia ...

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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 ...