Annuities

Guaranteed Income at a Steep Price

But dumping this annuity would be a mistake.

Buy a Pension With an Immediate Annuity

Annuities have gotten a bad rap among investors -- and for good reason. But there’s one kind of annuity that can be a godsend.

How Annuities Are Taxed

The rules vary based on the type of annuity and how you take the money.

Guaranteed Income for Life

Stretch your retirement savings with an annuity.

Variable Annuities With Guarantees Lose Appeal

Many insurers have altered their payout guarantees and raised their fees as a result of the market meltdown.

Annuities With Guaranteed Benefits

Annuities that promise minimum income sound great, but they can be complex and costly.

A Ladder of Annuities Can Hedge Your Bets

Smooth out the highs and lows of interest rates, and payouts, by staggering annuity purchases.

Annuities: The Next Big 401(k) Craze

Roller-coaster stock market rides and a lack of traditional pension plans are fueling demand for annuities in company 401(k) plans.

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