Ken Nuss
Retirement-income expert Ken Nuss is the founder and CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, a leading online provider of fixed-rate, fixed-indexed and immediate-income annuities. It provides a free quote and rate comparison service. He launched the AnnuityAdvantage website in 1999 to help people looking for their best options in principal-protected annuities.
Ken is widely recognized as a leading annuity expert. He's written articles for many publications and has been quoted in national newspapers and magazines. He holds insurance licenses in all 50 states. Ken first entered the financial services industry in 1986. Prior to launching AnnuityAdvantage, he was an investment representative with a full-service brokerage firm.
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Latest articles by Ken Nuss
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Income and Life Expectancy Not Adding Up? Consider An AnnuityIncreasing longevity means you could outlive the money you've saved for retirement. Social Security may not bridge the gap, but an income annuity could help.
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Are Annuities Safe? An Industry Expert Explains the RisksDifferent types offer different levels of potential risk. Here's how to choose wisely, from an annuities pro.
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Are You 'Too Old' to Benefit From an Annuity?Probably not, even if you're in your 70s or 80s, but it depends on your circumstances and the kind of annuity you're considering.
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6 Key Ways to Plan for Financial Success in 2026Use last year's tax data to help guide you as you consider this year's taxes, asset allocation and sources of the regular income you'll need in retirement.
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How to Cover the Income Gap While Your Social Security GrowsTaking Social Security later results in higher future income, but that can create an income gap. Annuities can boost income until you file for benefits.
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Could an Annuity Be Your Retirement Safety Net?More people are considering annuities to achieve tax-deferred growth and guaranteed income, but deciding if they are right for you depends on these key factors.
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I'm an Annuities Expert: Here Are Two Ways to Use Annuities to Benefit From the OBBBTo qualify for a new tax break included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some older adults need to lower their taxable income. Annuities can make that happen.
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How Much Income Will an Indexed Annuity Get You? An Annuities Expert Lays Out the NumbersGuaranteed lifetime income sounds great, but how much will it be? Several factors determine your future payout on indexed annuities with an income rider.
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How Much Income Can You Get From an Annuity? An Annuities Expert Gets SpecificHere's a detailed look at income annuities and the factors that determine your payout now and in the future.
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Watch Out for Annuity Surrender Charges: How to Avoid ThemPulling money out of an annuity early can be a costly proposition. Here's how surrender charges work and one potential way around them — an annuity "ladder."
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What You Don't Know About Annuities Can Hurt YouLack of awareness leads many to overlook these potent financial tools, and with the possibility of running out of money in retirement, that could really hurt.
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The 4% Rule Doesn't Mean You Won't Go Broke in RetirementThis rule of thumb on how much retirees can safely withdraw per year could lead some to run dry if stocks hit the skids. Annuities could help cover their bases.
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What's Better Than Investing in Crypto? These 'Boring' PicksCryptocurrency may be good for a thrill, but older investors are better off with assets like bonds, guaranteed annuities, CDs and maybe dividend-paying stocks.
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How Are Annuity Withdrawals Taxed?annuities Annuities offer powerful tax advantages and have a few pitfalls (that are avoidable). Here's how to cut your taxes and avoid surprises.
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Five Things About Annuities That May Surprise YouThey're more varied, flexible and cost-effective than most people think, so don't let their complexity scare you off.
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Why Annuities Sometimes Sound Too Good to Be TrueThe 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.
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The Best Way to Defer RMDs (and Their Tax Bills): QLACsConcerned about RMDs? Worried about outliving your retirement savings? A qualified longevity annuity contract defers some RMDs and guarantees lifetime income.
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How Annuities Can Help You Retire Early and Delay Social SecurityWaiting until 70 to claim Social Security benefits can pay off, so how do you bridge the gap between giving up your paycheck and filing for benefits?
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Retired or Nearly Retired? 2024 Is the Time to Focus on Risk ReductionHigh rates on long-term savings vehicles, including fixed annuities, provide a timely opportunity in 2024.
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Fixed Indexed Annuities Can Be a Potent Diversifying ToolThey offer a unique combination of growth potential and safety but are complex, and selecting the right one takes thought and research.
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Too Heavy in Stocks? Annuities Could Be a Rebalancing OptionAnnuities, especially multiyear guarantee annuities, offer a way for Baby Boomers to rebalance their portfolios, while providing good rates and tax advantages.
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Are Bonus Annuities a Good Deal?What seems like free money might not be in the long run, but sometimes bonus annuities can be worth it. Here’s how to figure out if one would work for you.
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Annuities Are the Swiss Army Knife of Personal FinanceDifferent types of annuities reduce risk by building tax-advantaged savings or guaranteeing retirement income.
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SECURE 2.0 Act Lets Retirees Defer Some Taxes LongerHere’s how retirees can benefit from changes in required minimum distributions (RMDs), qualified longevity annuities and IRA catch-up contributions.
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