An annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With income annuities, you give them a pool of your money, and they send it back to you as a stream of income. When it comes to annuities helping ...

Planning your retirement can mean balancing a lot of needs and wants, but one goal generally reigns supreme: stability. Your quest for a reliable source of income in your golden years may prompt you ...

Your 60s are a pivotal time to turn savings into a dependable plan. These six smart questions help you uncover fees, risks, ...

While most Americans are feeling the pinch caused by ongoing economic uncertainties, perhaps no group feels its impact as strongly as seniors, especially those on a fixed budget. Despite easing ...

There is a good chance that annuities have come up in any retirement discussion or when you sat down with a financial advisor. And, for good reason. Annuities are often promoted to guarantee a steady ...

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 ...

The annuity industry is shifting quickly, and the changes coming in 2026 will demand more from every financial professional. We're getting more questions than ever about protected income, taxes and ...

This week I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and decision-making. There have been a lot of questions from employees ...

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, ...