Total variable annuity assets now top the $1 trillion mark, and sales last year exceeded $120 billion. I got these eye-popping statistics from the National Association for Variable Annuities (NAVA) ...

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, ...

After you retire, your income will mainly come from savings and Social Security. However, annuities provide an additional steady income stream to help you enjoy your golden years with greater ...

(Keith Namiot, Head of Annuities, Guardian) - Saving for retirement can be challenging under everyday circumstances, and especially so during times of economic uncertainty and market volatility. For ...

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 ...

Learn how to find the right annuity for your financial situation, risk tolerance, and retirement strategy Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Nearly two in three Americans—about 64%—say they worry more ...

What Is an Annuity Claim? An annuity claim refers to the formal request made by an annuitant or their beneficiaries to receive payments from an annuity contract. Annuities are financial products sold ...

In an increasingly uncertain market, investors are looking for solutions that offer both growth potential and downside protection. Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs) are emerging as a flexible ...

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans ...

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Learn how to find the right annuity for your financial situation, risk tolerance, and retirement strategy Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has ...