A 26.74% decline in client acceptance odds for annuities suggests retirement-focused advisors should "flip the script" on ...

So what is an annuity? Annuities are insurance company products that pay out at a fixed rate or amount of money in a series of payments instead of a lump sum payment. Their main function is to remove ...

Over the past several decades, society has undergone a notable cultural shift — one marked by the transition from full-service gas stations to self-service pumps. This evolution reflects a broader ...

The path to retirement used to be simple: save and invest strategically and consistently over time to yield predictable returns. However, today’s economy is exerting new pressures on that traditional ...

As tax season nears end, now is the ideal time to strengthen your long-term savings and take full advantage of available tax ...

Inflation, turbulent markets and uncertainty around Social Security have many Americans losing sleep over retirement. But new research shows one group is more confidence than most. Nationwide’s latest ...

Annuities give you a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, but they aren’t created equal. With hundreds of annuities in the market to choose from, some will cost you more than others. It doesn’t ...

Fewer retirees can rely on pensions, so more people have to find retirement income elsewhere and navigate issues like managing taxes while withdrawing from different kinds of accounts, when to take ...

What’s the key to a successful retirement plan? In my opinion, it’s having a balanced and diversified portfolio. “It’s all about striking the right balance between preservation and growth,” says ...

(Keith Namiot, Head of Annuities, Guardian) - Saving for retirement can be challenging under everyday circumstances, and especially so during times of economic uncertainty and market volatility. For ...

For many retirees, the biggest financial fear isn’t a market crash — it’s running out of money. One way to lock in predictable income for life — and avoid the nightmare of running out of money in ...