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An annuity offers guaranteed income for a set period of time. There are several types of annuities to choose from-with fixed annuities and index annuities being two of the most popular options. While ...

Many people worry about investing in the stock market as they near retirement. The markets are inherently risky, which can be hard to stomach when you’re preparing to permanently leave your job and ...

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your ...

Retirees have many options when it comes to generating income from their portfolios. Each approach comes with its own tradeoffs in terms of yields, risk, and liquidity. In recent years, fixed indexed ...

With recent interest rate hikes, the Fed’s current target rate of 5.25% to 5.5% is now the highest it’s been in 22 years, making this an ideal time to take advantage of financial products that work ...

Most advisors are familiar with fixed index annuities and have used them in their client portfolios Annuity contracts have become an increasingly consistent part of financial advisors’ client ...

Traditionally, fixed income is where financial advisors look to reduce portfolio risk. This is no longer the case in the post-pandemic period, as the bond market has experienced major volatility, ...

Fixed indexed annuities tie their performance to a stock market index. They offer principal protection and steady income in retirement. Fixed indexed annuities typically limit the returns you can earn ...

Imagine you are a farmer. You have been working the land for years, cultivating crops and raising livestock. You have grown accustomed to the rhythms of the seasons, the unpredictable weather patterns ...

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Insurers, concerned about conserving capital, have put the brakes on their fixed-index-annuity production, a move that advisers say could put a crimp in their business. Carriers, including Des ...