Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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Three Reasons It May Be Time for an Annuity 'Refresh'Because of higher interest rates, inflation and newer annuity products, you could get a better deal today. Don't wait, though: Interest rates could start falling.
By David S. Corman
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10 Ways to Generate Retirement IncomeEach of these retirement income strategies has benefits and drawbacks. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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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.
By Ken Nuss
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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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