A fixed annuity is a long-term investment that provides a predictable income stream. Offered by insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions, it guarantees a fixed interest rate and ...

DFAs can be part of the retirement income solution, since they give workers the power to choose whether to convert some or all of the savings to income benefits. What good is an annuity without ...

Annuities are a compelling choice for investors looking to stabilize their retirement planning with a predictable income stream. With their promise of guaranteed payouts, annuities can play a pivotal ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

In planning for retirement, you want to be certain your essential expenses (housing, healthcare, groceries, clothing, utilities and transportation) are entirely covered by safe and predictable income ...

If you want the flexibility to access your money in the event of an emergency or a significant change in your financial circumstances, you’ll probably want to avoid immediate annuities. Withdrawing ...

We are nearing the end of one of the most aggressive periods of monetary tightening in history. Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has hiked 11 times, sending the benchmark rate above 5%. At the ...

In the world of small businesses, annuities often fly under the radar. That’s right, those are the things you might associate with your grandparents’ retirement plans. As a business owner, however, ...

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security Benefit Life Insurance Company (Security Benefit) today introduced the TopRidge Bonus Annuity that delivers a combination of a 20% premium bonus, a broad set of ...