Annuity Guides

What Is an Annuity Illustration? An annuity illustration (also called a ledger or proposal) is a document showing projected values […]

The Two-Pillar Income Strategy The most robust retirement income strategy combines Social Security with annuity income to create an inflation-protected,

What Is an Income Rider? An income rider (also called a Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit or GLWB) is an optional

Annuities and Sales Abuse: Know the Warning Signs Annuities can be excellent products — but they’re also sold by commission-driven

MYGA: The CD Alternative for Retirees A Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) is one of the simplest annuity products available. It

Two Ways to Generate Retirement Income Bonds and annuities are both income-generating instruments, but they work very differently. Here’s how

Does Age Matter When Buying an Annuity? Absolutely. Your age at purchase is one of the most important factors in

The Inflation Problem with Fixed Annuity Income Here’s the uncomfortable truth: a fixed annuity paying $2,000/month today will still pay

What Happens to Your Annuity When You Die? What your beneficiaries receive depends on your annuity type, payout option chosen,

QLAC: A Tax-Efficient Longevity Tool A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) is a special type of deferred income annuity that