Retirement should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy your hard work. Let’s be honest, though. There’s more to a picture-perfect retirement than leisurely strolls and afternoon naps — it just ...

Annuities can provide retirees with a guaranteed stream of income, but choosing the right type is key to making the most of these products. Making the selection requires learning about the major ...

They’re not just a reliable source of retirement income—one study says they may make you happier, too ...

A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ ...

Many investors wonder what role annuities should play in their retirement planning. We lay out the pros and cons of a common annuity product versus simply consuming out of invested wealth. Converting ...

What Is the Importance of Annuities to Retirement Strategy? Annuities are crucial to retirement strategy because they provide a reliable, steady income stream in the retirement years, essentially ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIMON Annuities and Insurance Services LLC (SIMON) today welcomes AIG Life & Retirement as the most recent carrier to join SIMON’s centralized Marketplace and premier ...

The idea of running out of money at some point in life can be scary. But as good a job as you might do of saving for retirement, there’s unfortunately no guarantee that your nest egg will last as long ...

Retirement income planning and annuities have gained heightened importance as populations age and individuals seek secure, reliable income throughout later life. This area of research explores the ...

Retirees must make a choice between buying annuities or buying bonds. I ran the numbers through an annuity calculator to determine the annual cash flow yield on the annuities. Using the life ...

An annuity is a contract issued by an insurance company that pays a stream of income for a specified period or, often, for the remaining life of the contract holder. Insurance agents and registered ...

Imagine walking down the jetway to board an airplane and making a right to head for your seat, only to have the flight attendant turn you around and direct you toward the cockpit. “You’ll be flying ...