Annuity
An annuity is a periodic payment of a sum of money to an individual over time. Find advice and more on annuities.
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Retirement annuities: Pros and cons of annuity investing
An annuity can provide lifetime income. But they come with several advantages and disadvantages to know about.
4 min read Apr 13, 2023 -
What is a fixed annuity?
Here’s what you need to know about fixed annuities, their drawbacks and who should consider buying them.
6 min read Oct 06, 2022 -
Annuity vs. IRA: What’s the difference?
Not sure about the difference between an annuity and an IRA? We’ll tell you what you need to know.
4 min read Sep 16, 2022 -
What is a deferred annuity?
Despite its advantages, a deferred annuity has some clear drawbacks, some of which are substantial.
6 min read Sep 14, 2022 -
What are annuities and how do they work?
Bankrate explores what annuities are, how they work and who they can benefit.
7 min read Nov 29, 2021 -
Ask Bankrate: When will yields on savings and money market accounts stop falling?
One Bankrate experts suggest deposit yields may be close to bottoming out.
5 min read Sep 25, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about investing in real estate, tracking down stimulus and more
One reader asks: With interest rates so low, is it a good idea to invest in real estate?
9 min read May 29, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about stimulus checks, mortgage refinancing and Social Security
Find out what you can do if your stimulus check was deposited into the wrong account.
7 min read May 22, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
5 pros and cons of investing in annuities
Dig deep to learn all the restrictions, fees and taxes involved before buying annuities.
4 min read Dec 07, 2016