Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Annuity ProvidersThese are the best annuity providers chosen by Kiplinger readers.
By Rachael Green
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in HalfIncorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Too Scared to Dive Into Annuities? Here's One Way to Dip Your Toe InAlong with CDs, fixed-rate annuities often pay more than money market funds and savings accounts. If you’re nervous about them, here’s one way to test the water.
By Ken Nuss
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What Football Can Teach You About Protecting Your RetirementFootball can teach retirement investors a lot about managing risk. And if predictions of a markets slump are accurate, one strategy will be particularly useful.
By Phil Simonides, CFP®
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Old Annuities Carry Untapped Potential for You and Your Clients: Here's WhyAnnuities bought years ago may no longer reflect clients' needs or the economy. Conducting thorough reviews will optimize their finances and grow your business.
By Jake Klima
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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Markets Will Always Be Volatile: Retirement Doesn't Have to BeInstead of worrying about the markets and running out of money in retirement, you might consider buying an annuity that guarantees you a lifetime income.
By David Chavern
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Add Lifetime Annuities to Unlock Home Equity and Tax BenefitsCombining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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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.
By Ken Nuss
