Social Security typically replaces only 40% of pre-retirement income for average earners. Retirees generally need 70% to 80% of former income to maintain comfortable living standards. Annuities ...

It’s funny that so many people bemoan the loss of old-fashioned final-salary pension plans. They still exist and are arguably better than ever, yet almost nobody wants them. Income or life annuities ...

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 ...

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Learn how the market, economy, and demographics are shaping the annuity industry Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has deep expertise in ...

However, it’s not just financial advisors who are pouring money into annuities. The same research indicated that 64% of consumers would put their money into an annuity, while 36% would put it into the ...

Annuities promise guaranteed lifetime income—so why do Canadians avoid them? We unpack the “annuity puzzle” and when they may ...

Don't bemoan the loss of traditional pensions. Create one yourself. It's funny that so many people bemoan the loss of old-fashioned final-salary pension plans. They still exist and are arguably better ...

Annuities have been all the rage lately among financial advisors. Research from ProtectedIncome.org revealed that 50% of financial advisors are allocating more of their clients’ investments into ...