At first glance, annuities may seem like the Swiss Army knife of retirement planning — abounding in helpful features. While they can’t help you open a can in the Alps, they can help provide guaranteed ...

Retirement savers hear constantly that guaranteed income is priceless, yet few topics divide experts more sharply than ...

Annuities are often marketed as a secure way to earn a retirement income. But do they live up to their hype? One major concern for investors is the frequently hidden costs associated with these ...

Annuities provide a guaranteed monthly income for life, making them an increasingly popular strategy for Americans worried about outliving their savings in retirement. Total U.S. annuity sales reached ...

Social Security remains the backbone of guaranteed retirement income, but it is not the only option. Claiming age sharply ...

For the first time ever, bank holding companies (BHC) were required by the federal government to report annuity fees and commissions—and it turns out Wachovia earned more than any other BHC. Wachovia ...

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People give him a funny look when he admits he has one, said Shane Fischer, 37, of Winter Park, Fla. It’s a trap, they warn him. The fees will eat you alive. And besides, aren’t you too young? But ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...