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

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.

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 ...

Target-date portfolios with guaranteed income could effectively manage retirement risks, according to BlackRock and TIAA.

For many retirees, the biggest financial fear isn’t a market crash — it’s running out of money. One way to lock in predictable income for life — and avoid the nightmare of running out of money in ...

“There’s an annuity for everyone” in 2026, predicted Mike Downing, co-president of the Athene Annuity & Life Co., in the ...

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 ...

The problem with overreliance on Social Security.

After a lifetime spent advising others on personal finance, John Kosinski admits that he’d started feeling “smarter than the market.” Then stock prices plunged in 2008, trimming the value of his ...

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

Social Security was originally designed to be a supplemental form of retirement income. Under the three-legged stool model, ...