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Variable Annuities

Decoding an Annuity is a Daunting Task

This guide will help you break down the complexities of variable annuities.

Angst Over Annuities

Giving up a lump sum in favor of a series of payments may wreak havoc with our mental accounts.

How to Choose the Right Annuity for You

A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper.

Variable Annuities Without the Guesswork

A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper than most other annuity products.

Real Money: Should I Invest Retirement Savings in a Variable Annuity?

An annuity provides peace of mind, but involves trade-offs.

5 Steps to a Secure Retirement

It’s time to size up your plan. You may be in better shape than you think.

A Strategy for a Lifetime of Income

Split your nest egg into separate buckets to generate income throughout your retirement.

An Annuity Trade Can Be Costly

Before you switch insurance contracts, make sure you carefully compare the annuities' features and fees.

New Strategies to Lock In Steady Income for Life

Convert decades of savings into regular monthly checks with annuities and longevity insurance.

Create a Paycheck With an Annuity

New retirement-income products can help turn your savings into a reliable income stream.

Split a Deferred Annuity

New rules give deferred annuity owners flexibility with their savings.

What You Need to Know About Annuities

If you're confused about these products, you're not alone.

An Annuity You Really Should Avoid

Big promises but skimpy returns plague equity-indexed annuities.

Lock In Your Retirement Income

Three strategies that use annuities to guarantee monthly paychecks for life.

Guaranteed Income at a Steep Price

But dumping this annuity would be a mistake.

Guaranteed Income for Life

Stretch your retirement savings with an annuity.

Variable Annuities With Guarantees Lose Appeal

Many insurers have altered their payout guarantees and raised their fees as a result of the market meltdown.

What to Ask Before Buying an Annuity

If more people understood these confusing products, fewer probably would be sold. Find out what you need to know.

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