As tax season nears end, now is the ideal time to strengthen your long-term savings and take full advantage of available tax ...

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, ...

Annuities can guarantee you lifetime income, but they have their drawbacks. Ramsey isn’t a fan of their high fees and commissions. A fixed annuity may also do a poor job of keeping up with inflation.

An immediate annuity is a financial product sold by insurance companies that allows you to convert a lump sum of money into a stream of guaranteed income payments. Most people who purchase immediate ...

Today's unusual economic landscape, which is being impacted by issues like market volatility, interest rate shifts and inflation uncertainty, has pushed many Americans to rethink their retirement ...

The big NPS decision is not just how much you withdraw, but what kind of monthly income you are locking in for years.

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 ...

Annuity providers use a host of factors to determine your quote, and the state of your health is one of the most important.

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 ...