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Shopping for an annuity? Bankrate is here to make the process easier.
Immediate annuities tend to be the simplest and most straightforward type of annuity.
Cost basis is key to understanding your tax obligations.
These annuities protect your principal from market losses — but there’s a catch.
Pensions offer a source of retirement income — no employee contributions required.
Both provide benefits for older Americans — but in different ways.
Payroll taxes are the main source of funding for both Medicare and Social Security.