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 ...

An annuity is a financial product that provides a stream of income over a set period. Annuities are often used in retirement planning as a way to generate income from a lump sum investment. However, ...

A six figure nest egg can feel substantial, but when you turn it into guaranteed income, the real question is how much shows ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. Melody Bell is a personal finance expert, entrepreneur, educator, and researcher. Melody ...

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 ...

An annuity can help you save for retirement and has favorable tax benefits. Experts caution that annuities can be complex and risky, carry high fees and are difficult to cancel. Some alternatives to ...

Annuities and target date funds are popular assets for households who are either saving for retirement or already in their ...

When retirement planning with a client, the transition from the accumulation phase (where the focus is on building wealth) to the decumulation phase (where the focus shifts to using that wealth to ...

In a recent episode of her “Women and Money” podcast, Suze Orman warned about the pitfalls of variable annuities. While she acknowledged the value of certain types of annuities, variable annuities ...

The key difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due is when payments are made, which can affect the overall value. Ordinary annuity payments are made at the end of each period. Annuity ...