Annuities
News, insights and expert analysis on annuities from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Be Strategic With Your Retirement WithdrawalsTo make your savings last, you need to know how to draw from the right investment … at the right moment.
By Adam Tau
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Annuities and Tax Planning Boost Retirement Income and MoreSmart planning takes advantage of the tax benefits of lifetime income protection through annuities. But wait — there’s more.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Have a Negative Perception of Annuities? Consider RILAs and FIAsThese annuities are tied to the performance of a market index and address concerns about high fees and complex structures.
By Gregory L. Olsen, CFP®, AIF™, CLTC
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Got a Cash Balance Pension? Understand Your OptionsTo maximize your retirement income, you need to know how your cash balance plan works, which type of payout is right for you and how it’s taxed.
By Mike Palmer, CFP
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How You Can Tackle Health Care Costs in RetirementDoctor visits and medications are only part of the challenge of health care costs — there’s also long-term care planning. Here’s what you can do.
By Joel V. Russo, LUTCF
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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?
By Ken Nuss
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Is Your Retirement Solution Hiding in Plain Sight?Here’s how to use your home equity in combination with an annuity contract to produce late-in-life income.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Three Ways to Delay Claiming Social Security BenefitsWith Americans living longer these days, maximizing your Social Security is more important than ever. Here are some ways to make the most of your benefits.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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For Longevity Protection, Consider a QLACA qualifying longevity annuity contract, or QLAC, can help you define a better retirement for yourself by providing guaranteed lifetime income.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
