An annuity offers guaranteed income for a set period of time. There are several types of annuities to choose from-with fixed annuities and index annuities being two of the most popular options. While ...

A fixed index annuity (FIA) balances between security and growth potential by linking returns to a stock market index while protecting against market downturns. It’s a popular choice for retirement ...

Fixed indexed annuities tie their performance to a stock market index. They offer principal protection and steady income in retirement. Fixed indexed annuities typically limit the returns you can earn ...

There’s a lot of noise out there about annuities, and the issues making the most noise revolve around market uncertainty and an evolving interest rate environment. Kelly Kleinsasser Advising clients ...

When it comes to your retirement savings, protecting what you’ve built while still allowing it to grow is critical. The financial landscape offers various options for retirement planning, but some of ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

Sometimes, it's better to have a low guaranteed return than it is to take a big risk that might pay off (or might not). That's the approach more people are taking amid tariffs and geopolitical ...

Retirees face many challenges when it comes to managing investment risk. Balancing the need to preserve savings while still seeking growth in a volatile market can be daunting. In my career as a ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

Sometimes, it’s better to have a low guaranteed return than it is to take a big risk that might pay off (or might not). That’s the approach more people are taking amid tariffs and geopolitical ...