Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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Is An Annuity Your Missing Retirement Piece?In need of some guaranteed income? An annuity may be the answer if you check off any of these boxes.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Your 401(k) Options Just Got More Complicated: Here's What You Need to KnowPrivate equity, real estate and expanded annuities are now options, but they are more complex, less flexible and more expensive to own.
By Pam Krueger
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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How to Buy an Annuity Online (Without Regret)You should never be rushed into buying an annuity. But now that they can be sold quickly and easily online, you need to be more alert than ever to pushy salesmanship. Here are four signs you're working online with a professional.
By Tyler Gay
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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A Guide to Personalizing Your Retirement Plan for Maximum ImpactThis strategy challenges conventional retirement rules of thumb by combining traditional savings, home equity and annuities to provide higher income and liquid savings and help cover long-term care costs.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Annuity Fees: What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands in RetirementHow much in annuity fees is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I'm Scared I'll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Ken Nuss
