A recent study examined how different demographics should approach annuitizing to best position themselves against healthcare shocks in old age, including the need for long-term care (LTC).

Annuities provide retirees and near-retirees with a tax-deferred way to supplement their retirement income. By entering into a contract with an insurance company and making a lump-sum payment or a ...

In today's uncertain economic landscape, many Americans are feeling the financial squeeze — and that's especially true for seniors and soon-to-be retirees. While there has been some improvement in the ...

Amid today's unusual economic environment, many retirees and near-retirees are shifting their retirement planning from growth to stability. With market instability becoming more common, inflation ...

Other than Social Security, what's the best source of monthly income in retirement? Here's what annuities can do. Got a question about investing, how it fits into your overall financial plan and what ...

A variable annuity, which ties returns to market performance, introduces more risk and reward. Historical averages suggest monthly payments may land between $1,000 and $1,300, but there's no ...