The idea of running out of money at some point in life can be scary. But as good a job as you might do of saving for ...

Choosing how to ensure financial stability and security in your later years is one of the most important decisions you can make when planning for retirement. An annuity, however, can be essential in ...

Retirement should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy your hard work. Let’s be honest, though. There’s more to a picture-perfect retirement than leisurely strolls and afternoon naps — it just ...

Retirement plans across the country may finally be getting serious about adding more annuity options. The goal of this push is to help the pool of near-retirees allocate to products that will help ...

I got a letter from my 401 (k) plan saying “Great news!” and that there’s “a new plan benefit offering steady income in ...

On this episode of The Long View, Mike Moran, managing director and pension strategist for Goldman Sachs, discusses how 401(k) plans can improve retirement savings and retirement readiness. Amy Arnott ...

Annuities can provide retirees with a guaranteed stream of income, but choosing the right type is key to making the most of these products. Making the selection requires learning about the major ...

Are you nearing retirement age and wondering how to best invest your money? Like many others your age, you might be thinking about purchasing an annuity. What role could an annuity play in your ...

Find out why a growing number of folks plan to delay retirement — and why many retirees are reconsidering their decision.

Retirees must make a choice between buying annuities or buying bonds. I ran the numbers through an annuity calculator to determine the annual cash flow yield on the annuities. Using the life ...

In the 1934 comedy classic It’s a Gift, W.C. Fields’ character encounters an aggressive, slick-talking annuities salesman in an indelible scene that helped shape a negative perception of the product.