FINRA’s report on its broker-dealer examination findings for 2018 features a substantial discussion of “Unsuitable Variable Annuity Recommendations.” This is in sharp contrast with FINRA’s 2017 report ...

Annuities have a bad reputation due to their complexity, lack of transparency, and limited flexibility. However, for retirees focused on maximizing their spending in retirement, the simplest annuities ...

But, I’m not referring to those examples. Instead, I’m referring to the insurance product. Why? Because Annuities are rising in popularity. LIMRA reports that total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to ...

An annuity is a contract between an individual and an insurance company in which the individual pays a lump sum or series of payments to the insurance company in return... An annuity is a contract ...

How much income will an annuity produce today? It's a straightforward question, but the answer gets a bit complicated. However, it's just a matter of comparing and selecting annuity options, plugging ...