Vanguard's new 401(k) fund allows select people to buy annuities ...

A 26.74% decline in client acceptance odds for annuities suggests retirement-focused advisors should "flip the script" on ...

Annuity plans don’t promise high returns, but they do offer something many retirees value more, a predictable income that doesn’t depend on markets.

Inflation, turbulent markets and uncertainty around Social Security have many Americans losing sleep over retirement. But new research shows one group is more confidence than most. Nationwide’s latest ...

Over the past several decades, society has undergone a notable cultural shift — one marked by the transition from full-service gas stations to self-service pumps. This evolution reflects a broader ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

What’s the key to a successful retirement plan? In my opinion, it’s having a balanced and diversified portfolio. “It’s all about striking the right balance between preservation and growth,” says ...

Annual adjustments to retirement benefits, FEHB costs, Social Security rules and TSP limits are now taking effect.

In my 17 years as a financial advisor, I have found that annuities are one of the most reliable products I can suggest to my clients. This is not just from research, but from my lived experience. In ...

It’s time to talk about retirement. This isn’t the idyllic beachside paradise we all envision. It’s the nitty-gritty, practical side of securing your financial future. In this arena, women face unique ...

With the tax deadline approaching, now is the time to leverage one of the most tax efficient and legally protected ways to ...

Converting discretionary investments into a retirement annuity requires you to sell the underlying assets in full, and this ...