Annuities are not right for every client, advisors say. But when they are right, they can be the perfect financial planning solution. Here are some real-life stories that advisors say demonstrate the ...

Despite cooling inflation, market volatility and increasing lifespans have left many older Americans worried about their retirement security. As seniors face the reality that their savings may not ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

Sales of annuity products hit record highs throughout 2023 and ended the year riding a wave strong enough to raise expectations for 2024 and beyond. Favorable economic conditions is the biggest factor ...

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 ...

We recently wrote a piece showing how much income you can expect to receive every month from different types of annuities, including fixed, immediate income annuities and deferred income annuities.

For many retirees, securing a steady stream of income is a top priority. One way to protect against the risk of outliving ...

If you’re retired or close to it, chances are you’re thinking about how to make your money last. An income annuity is one way to turn a chunk of savings into a guaranteed monthly paycheck. You hand ...

Annuities are an integral part of the retirement portfolios of investors who want a guaranteed stream of retirement income. A deferred annuity is a contract that provides the buyer with a steady ...