Retirement annuities are long-term contracts that offer a steady income stream during retirement. Learn the types, key factors to consider, & alternatives.

MoMo Productions / Getty Images An annuity is a contract purchased from an insurance company with a large lump sum in return for regular payments, commonly used as an income source in retirement.

Annuities are financial products sold by insurance companies that pay out income over a certain period. The person who buys the annuity (the annuitant) makes a lump-sum payment or a series of ...

An annuity is an investment vehicle/insurance policy hybrid through which an individual can contribute funds to be paid back to themself later on (usually during retirement) with gains or interest.

Annuities are a complicated subject for many, and the jargon around them tends to cause further confusion, rather than clarification. Some of the confusion even comes from the term “annuity ...

A nonqualified variable annuity allows you to defer taxes on your investment gains but doesn’t entitle you to an immediate ...

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance approved new annuity consumer protections, making New Jersey the 50th ...

New Jersey became the last state to get on board with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners new rule, after ...

That's where annuities come in. Annuities can be a valuable tool in retirement planning. By combining insurance and investment elements, annuities provide a guaranteed income stream to help you ...