At first glance, annuities may seem like the Swiss Army knife of retirement planning — abounding in helpful features. While they can’t help you open a can in the Alps, they can help provide guaranteed ...

Annuities are often marketed as a secure way to earn a retirement income. But do they live up to their hype? One major concern for investors is the frequently hidden costs associated with these ...

Have you ever gone car shopping? Even if you aren’t a car enthusiast, most people know that the vehicle should have basic safety features, like antilock backs and airbags. Most... Have you ever gone ...

You spent decades saving diligently. Watched your retirement balance grow year after year. Planned carefully for the day you ...

An annuity can be a great idea when you’re looking for guaranteed income during retirement. Be careful of fees associated with annuity purchases, as the amounts can surprise you. Are you ahead, or ...

Security Benefit, a firm that provides annuities and other retirement products, has received permission from the IRS to treat fee payments in a way that benefits annuity holders, the firm announced.

Typically, when discussing 401(k)s, it's about how your money can grow over time. Yet, there are fees you should be aware of, ...

For the first time ever, bank holding companies (BHC) were required by the federal government to report annuity fees and commissions—and it turns out Wachovia earned more than any other BHC. Wachovia ...

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 ...