Vanguard's new 401(k) fund allows select people to buy annuities ...

Variable annuities are unit-linked insurance products that combine investment flexibility with built‐in guarantees designed to secure a minimum level of return irrespective of market conditions. These ...

Survey after survey shows that retirees want lifetime income. Income annuities—products that convert a lump sum balance into a stream of income cash flows—deliver just that, which is why they are ...

Things change over the course of four years - even the feelings of more than two thousand 401(k) participants when it comes to guaranteed lifetime income. When asked in 2021, fewer than six in 10 ...

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans ...

Social Security replaces only 40% of pre-retirement income while experts recommend replacing 80% to 90%. 64% of Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than death. Annuities can provide ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. Due to many investors’ uncertainty about today’s market, I’ve ...

It’s time to talk about retirement. This isn’t the idyllic beachside paradise we all envision. It’s the nitty-gritty, practical side of securing your financial future. In this arena, women face unique ...