Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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Must-Know Annuity Terms and GlossaryAnnuities don't have to be intimidating if you understand these key terms
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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Buying an Annuity? Avoid These Three Classic MistakesAnnuities can be a sensible option for retirement, offering steady income in your later years. But these common traps can damage your investment.
By Jason “JB” Beckett
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Three Options for Retirees With an Old (Forgotten) AnnuityDid you buy an annuity in the 2000s? If it’s been out of sight and out of mind since then, it's time to dust it off and start making it pay for your retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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The Key to Choosing the Right Annuity: Do Your HomeworkHere are some of the pros and cons of annuities, along with an explanation of the different types. Which might work for you?
By Robert Cannon, MBA, CFF®, AIFA®
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Four Questions That Keep Most Pre-Retirees Awake at Nightretirement If you worry about when you can retire, whether you'll have enough money, whether the money you do have will last… Well, you are not alone.
By Nicholas J. Toman, CFP®
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The Tax Rules to Consider Before Buying an AnnuityAnnuities can play a valuable role in your retirement plan — as long as the tax implications have been properly factored in. Here's an outline of the key rules.
By Carlos Dias Jr., Wealth Adviser
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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How to Create a Retirement Plan That Checks All Your BoxesYou might consider starting with a model retirement plan that has already been assembled and is ready to be refined to meet your objectives.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
