A proposed bill would allow workers 50 and older to roll over 401(k) funds into annuities and simplify 401(k) rollover information provided to workers departing from jobs.

A cash refund annuity ensures that any remaining sum paid in premiums is returned to a beneficiary if the annuitant dies before breaking even.

Annuity purchases are on the rise as retirees shelter themselves from rising bills and inheritance tax changes ...

FIDx CEO Rich Romano says operational friction, compliance complexity and fragmented workflows, not lack of demand, are holding advisors back from delivering guaranteed income solutions at scale.

Symetra Life Insurance Company announced several new enhancements to its suite of fixed indexed annuities, including new crediting strategies, improved certainty and flexibility, and the addition of ...

Diversified Insurance Brokers clears up common annuity misconceptions, helping retirees make informed decisions about ...

For as long as most of us can remember, “fixed income” has meant the same thing to retirees, and it generally appears in the form of safe and predictable bonds that pay out steady interest, all while ...

The prospect of more interest rate cuts has investors wondering how to enhance the bond portion of their portfolio. A fixed indexed annuity could be the answer.

Fixed annuities are different from investment-oriented variable annuities, which offer tax advantages but don't guarantee principal, making them less attractive to older retirees. It's simplistic to ...

Almost all retirees receive at least some form of guaranteed lifetime income, most commonly Social Security. For many households, Social Security represents the largest cash flow source in retirement, ...