Charitable gift annuities can be useful tools for clients looking both to transfer assets and to derive an income stream. But planners caution that despite the advantages of CGAs, they also come with ...

As Americans face growing longevity risk, some are turning to annuities for guaranteed lifetime income as insurance against outliving their assets. Processing Content But while annuities are popular, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Investopedia / Michela Buttignol The future value of an annuity calculates how much a series ...

We all are familiar with the saying put your money where your mouth is, and most of us have used that phrase to flush out someones's true intentions. Because annuities are agreements between you and ...

Annuities can be a valuable tool for retirement planning. Learn how they work and the different types available to see if they are right for you. As retirement approaches, many individuals begin to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Combining annuities with IRAs or 401(k)s can be powerful. Annuities ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Not all annuities — or annuity rates — are created equal, though. In ...

Annuities promise guaranteed lifetime income—so why do Canadians avoid them? We unpack the “annuity puzzle” and when they may ...

While the biggest financial headlines over the past few months have focused on bailing out banks and other businesses with taxpayer money, many owners of annuities and life insurance are following ...