How the 5-year rule can affect your annuity planning The five-year rule isn't just an obscure footnote. It can have real consequences for how you structure your estate plan and how your loved ones ...

You can purchase an annuity with an inflation rider, but you can’t buy an annuity that’s linked to the Consumer Price Index in the way that Social Security is.

Fact checked by Jen Hubley Luckwaldt As you approach retirement, one of the most important considerations is securing reliable income streams that will support you through the remainder of your life.

Understanding how pension interest is calculated and allocated during divorce proceedings is critical to ensuring a fair and ...

Thinking about a $300,000 annuity? Here's how much monthly retirement income you could get if you open it at age 65.

Lump-sum payouts are taxed all at once and can push you into a higher tax bracket. With other options, a portion of each payment is taxed as ordinary income, depending on how the annuity was funded.

Tax implications: For “savings annuities,” you will owe ordinary income tax on any investment gains from the annuity, and possibly an additional 10% penalty if you withdraw funds before age 59.5.

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The biggest news this week belongs to singer-songwriter Alex Warren, whose blockbuster track "Ordinary" ascends to No. 1 on the Hot 100 singles chart for the first time.

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