Annuities
An annuity is a financial product that provides individuals with regular payments over time. Discover expert advice, tools, and more about annuities.
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A guide to annuity fees and commissions
Annuities can be a powerful tool for retirement planning, but can easily feel complex and overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the terminology.
Annuity terms every investor should know
Annuities come with a flurry of fees that you may not recognize from other insurance or financial products. Here's what to expect.
The latest in annuity news
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5 popular annuities for retirees
Discover the benefits and considerations of annuities in retirement planning.
6 min read Oct 01, 2024 -
5 warning signs that an annuity is a bad investment
Here are five warning signs of a bad annuity.
4 min read Sep 16, 2024 -
How annuities are impacted by interest rate cuts
Interest rates are important to consider when purchasing an annuity.
6 min read Sep 11, 2024 -
What are the pros and cons of a variable annuity?
Learn the pros and cons of a variable annuity to see if it’s right for you.
2 min read Aug 26, 2024 -
How much does an annuity cost? A guide to annuity fees and commissions
A close look at some of the fees and charges found within an annuity contract.
3 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
What are pension annuities?
Turn your pension into regular income for life with a pension annuity.
7 min read Jul 22, 2024 -
What is a charitable gift annuity?
Charitable gift annuities offer a strategic approach to philanthropy.
5 min read May 28, 2024 -
What is an immediate annuity? Benefits, risks and how they work
Immediate annuities tend to be the simplest and most straightforward type of annuity.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
What are fixed index annuities? Benefits, risks and how they work
These annuities protect your principal from market losses — but there’s a catch.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
Ask Bankrate: When will yields on savings and money market accounts stop falling?
One Bankrate experts suggest deposit yields may be close to bottoming out.
5 min read Sep 25, 2020