For most retirees, Social Security provides a reliable foundation for their finances. But while those benefits can help cover the essentials, the benefit checks that retirees receive, which average ...

Claiming Social Security before your full retirement age can stunt your monthly payouts for the rest of your life. For people born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67, though you can claim ...

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 ...

In an uncertain economy fueled by high interest rates, annuities are more popular than ever. Last year, annuity sales soared to a record-high $385.4 billion in the U.S., a whopping 23% increase over ...

Annuities can be a good option for investors seeking steady income during retirement. To get started, it's important to learn some basic annuity terms. These 12 key terms will help you understand how ...

Retirement and uncertainty go together about as well as mustard and chocolate. Which is to say, when you have the chance to reduce the variability of your income streams in retirement, it’s worth ...