Annuities 101. There are different kinds of annuities: Fixed annuities are the most straightforward kind, offering defined payments for a defined period.

Three types of annuities—multiyear guaranteed annuities, or MYGAs; fixed-index annuities, or FIAs; and registered index-linked annuities, or RILAs—pulled in $83.7 billion, or 80% of total ...

Annuities 101: What Are They? You can think of an annuity as a contract with an insurance company. If you invest in a lump sum or make regular payments, the company promises to repay you in ...

Annuities can offer retirement income stability and security against market volatility, though some do have drawbacks. The key is to understand their features before buying.

The five-year rule for annuities might not be something you think about every day, but it's one of those fine-print details that can have a big impact, especially if you're on the receiving end of ...

While non-qualified annuities (those bought with after-tax money) offer tax deferral that can be extended indefinitely, don’t buy a deferred annuity if you may need to withdraw the money before ...

Americans who are planning for their retirement with an employer-sponsored plan are open to adding annuities to shore up their post-work finances. A new report from the newly launched Allianz ...