Over the past several decades, society has undergone a notable cultural shift — one marked by the transition from full-service gas stations to self-service pumps. This evolution reflects a broader ...

If you’ve received notice that your 401 (k) plan now offers annuity options, you may want to look into what these products ...

It’s funny that so many people bemoan the loss of old-fashioned final-salary pension plans. They still exist and are arguably better than ever, yet almost nobody wants them. Income or life annuities ...

An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you a stream of payments that can last for life. The payments ...

A decade ago, the insurance industry made a huge annuity sales pitch to pre-retirees, offering them“ variable” or“ indexed” annuities with potential stock market growth— and typically with an attached ...

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans ...

Inflation, turbulent markets and uncertainty around Social Security have many Americans losing sleep over retirement. But new research shows one group is more confidence than most. Nationwide’s latest ...