Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ ...

A deferred annuity is a long-term contract with an insurance company that provides future income–often for life–in exchange for premium payments, with options like fixed, variable, and indexed types ...

A deferred annuity is a long-term investment that grows tax-deferred and provides income in retirement. Interest earnings accumulate without immediate taxes, allowing savings to grow. Taxes are paid ...

While annuities are not new to the retirement income marketplace, potential clients still hesitate to adopt them, even though ...

MEDFORD, OR / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / According to Ken Nuss, CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, the size of monthly payments from an income annuity depends on: Whether you choose payments starting ...

For many retirees, the biggest financial fear isn’t a market crash — it’s running out of money. One way to lock in predictable income for life — and avoid the nightmare of running out of money in ...

Indexed life and annuity products are the subject of many regulator meetings and class-action lawsuits. Despite that negative publicity, indexed life and annuity sales are booming. Wink, Inc. reported ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Annuity expert reveals monthly amounts here MEDFORD, OR / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / According to Ken Nuss, ...

A deferred annuity is a popular way to structure an annuity for those seeking retirement income. An annuity pays out money over a period of time, typically during retirement, helping ensure that ...