You’ve carefully planned for retirement and secured a steady stream of income with an annuity. But then life throws a curveball at you. Maybe your dream vacation home goes on the market, an unexpected ...

Michael Kazanjian is the chief marketing officer of FIDx, a company working to help modernize the annuity industry. Russ Alan Prince: Despite record sales, what are the main reasons you believe the ...

Annuity payments are usually a safe and dependable source of income, especially in retirement. But sometimes, selling those payments can provide access to your cash when you need it most. Whether ...

You can sell all or part of your structured settlement for a lump sum, but you need court approval and will only receive a percentage of your total future payouts. Structured settlements are regular, ...

Today’s investors are looking for a sound investment vehicle to help set them up for retirement. With many scarred from losing money in the recent economic downturn, clients are interested in a ...

Last year, according to data tracker Limra, U.S. annuity sales reached $385 billion, marking the second straight year of record highs. Limra attributed this sales run to a combination of rising ...

Key Takeaways Only about 11%–12% of retirement-age households own annuities, and even fewer rely on them as a primary income ...