Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

An annuity offers guaranteed income for a set period. There are several types of annuities to choose from, with fixed annuities and indexed annuities being two of the most popular options. While both ...

An annuity can help you save for retirement and has favorable tax benefits. Experts caution that annuities can be complex and ...

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, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Roger Wohlner is an experienced financial writer, ghostwriter, and advisor with 20 years of ...

While annuities are not new to the retirement income marketplace, potential clients still hesitate to adopt them, even though ...