When it comes to retirement planning, more Americans are turning to annuities as a way to lock in guaranteed income. Total annuity sales hit a record $385 billion in 2023, jumping 23% from the ...

The best annuity rate on offer in January 2026 for a healthy 65-year-old with an initial pension pot of £100,000 is £7,649 a ...

The latest study from LIMRA can take years off that process by giving producers a peek into the mind of the annuity buyer. The “Deferred Annuity Buyer Attitudes and Behaviors” study might sound like a ...

Buying an annuity is a major financial decision. You’re often tying up your money for a long time and, since many people use these financial products to fund their retirement, you’ll be relying on ...

Annuity rates are competitive now amid an overall elevated rate climate. Some providers are currently offering immediate annuity rates above 7% for a 65-year-old, compared to the 4% to 5% range when ...

High fees on annuities can really take away from a nest egg. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that ...

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 ...

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 ...

“This is the first published analysis of DTCC Analytic Reporting for Annuities’ inflow data* using consumer financial behavior data,” said Bill Poll at Information Asset Partners (IAP). “Our retail ...

An annuity is a financial product that provides a series of regular payments, typically for a fixed period of time or for life. It’s often used to generate income in retirement. But before you ...