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 ...

Driven by favorable interest rates and an aging Baby Boomer demographic, U.S. annuity sales are expected to hit a near-record ...

Most financial experts believe that many older Americans are too heavily invested in the stock market, and now there’s evidence to back them up. When giant Fidelity Investments analyzed its retirement ...

Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are designed to provide investors with a low-risk way to earn a reasonable rate of return on their investment while still providing protection against market volatility.

In early 2026, major financial firms reported strong performance in annuities, expanded global investment strategies, and navigated unexpected brokerage changes. Investors are balancing income ...

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 ...

Annuities can help solve the biggest challenge of retirement. When you save up for retirement, the two largest risks are intertwined. First, you risk not being able to pay your bills if you don't ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

Financial professionals at small and mid-sized firms will find it easier to select annuities and make decisions on asset allocations, terms and riders for their clients now that CANNEX has partnered ...

Driven by upside opportunity, investors are flocking to annuities pegged to a stock index as equities keep climbing, Limra research shows.