Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy an Annuity
Annuities come with different provisions and costs. Before you buy one, make sure to ask the right questions, like these five.
By David Rodeck
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What You Should Know About Annuities
What to know about annuities, which are seen as a reliable source of retirement income.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Why Annuities Sometimes Sound Too Good to Be True
The devil is in the details with multifaceted products like fixed indexed annuities, so dig beneath the rosy sales pitches to see what you’re really getting.
By Ken Nuss
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Annuities: 10 Things to Know
annuities As interest rates increase, so does the appeal of annuities. How much do you know about these insurance products?
By Sandra Block
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Transform Your Retirement Plan With This Powerful Combo
If you're a retiree looking for the trifecta of income, liquidity and legacy in your retirement plan, consider combining a QLAC and an HECM.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Got a Hot Rate on a Money Market Account? Think Again
After taxes and inflation, the real return you get may not be as good as you think. Here's another approach to consider: fixed deferred annuities.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
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Confused by Annuities? Making Sense of the Different Types
Many investors aren't sure if annuities are a good option for meeting financial goals. Let's look at the different categories, along with their pros and cons.
By Kris Maksimovich, AIF®, CRPC®, CPFA®, CRC®
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Goals-Based Retirement Planning Is All About You
Instead of focusing on arbitrary market returns, in goals-based planning you focus on your personal needs and wants for your retirement.
By Cosmo P. DeStefano
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How Interest Rates Affect Annuities
Find out why higher interest rates benefit some annuities more than others.
By David Rodeck
