An annuity can provide you with a steady stream of income, ensuring that you have money when you need it. That’s why many people turn to annuities during retirement, to be sure that they have cash ...

For investors seeking a predictable return without the volatility of the stock market, a seven-year fixed annuity can be an appealing option. The term is long enough to secure competitive rates but ...

Even though a cut in the Fed's benchmark interest rate hasn't happened yet, the anticipation is already having an affect on some annuities, advisors say. Fixed annuities, rather than variable ...

Last month, the Federal Reserve finally conducted its first rate cut of 2025, dropping its benchmark rate by 25 basis points after months of anticipation. This move marked the start of what many ...

The highest interest rate on your cash right now might be coming from an insurance company, not a bank. Insurers create fixed-rate deferred annuities, which resemble certificates of deposit, but offer ...

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

Some experts predict a recession will hit the U.S. economy within 18 months due to converging global and domestic forces. In particular, the U.S. job market unexpectedly contracted in early August, ...