Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Tax-Sheltered Annuities 101 Annuity products can be very valuable tools in financing a retirement. While they don’t make sense for everyone, many can benefit from the guaranteed lifetime income payments provided by an annuity. Unfortunately, because some products are rather complex, there are many misconceptions, giving them a bad reputation. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 27, 2017 Traditionally, pensions have provided individuals with the peace of mind of a steady income stream in retirement. And while some employees still have a pension to lean on, many private-sector workers can no longer rely on one. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 You Might Want An Annuity If… It’s no secret that annuities have a bad reputation as retirement savings tools. Some annuities have high fees, many are extremely difficult (and costly) to liquidate if you need your money and the complexity of them often makes the heads spin of even the most experienced investors. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 3 tips for saving more for retirement in 2017 Americans are wrapping up the year feeling pretty dismal about their retirement savings, according to a new survey from NerdWallet: Less than a third say they feel good about how much they put away this year. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4 Facts About Annuities Every Baby Boomer Should Know Nearing retirement and thinking of an annuity? Here are a few rules to keep in mind. Many savers shy away from annuities because they don't really understand how they work. While annuities can be somewhat complex, they can also be a valuable retirement savings tool. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 13, 2017 The Average American's 401(k) Balance Has Never Been Higher -- But It's Still Not Enough According to recent analysis by Fidelity, the average American's 401(k) balance has reached a record high, mainly thanks to the Trump rally, but also because of better savings rates and automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 30, 2017 8 facts about annuities every retiree should know If you're retired, or just want to get a head start on retirement planning, here are some things you should know about annuities. An annuity is a product sold by an insurance company where you make a lump-sum payment in exchange for guaranteed income. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 23, 2017 Traditional IRA vs. Annuity: Which Is Right for You? What's the best way for you to save for retirement? Here, we'll compare two options and discuss their benefits and drawbacks. It's estimated that at least one out of every three Americans has no retirement savings in place. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 ANNUITY You may choose to enter into an annuity contract with an insurance company to help pay for long-term care services. In exchange for a single payment or a series of payments, the insurance company will send you an annuity, which is a series of regular payments over a specified and defined period of time. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 12, 2017 Best Investments For A Strong Retirement Retirees, understandably, are concerned with largely two things: safety and income. Retirement investments often combine these features, but at a cost. READ MORE >>
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