Annuities
An annuity is a financial product that provides individuals with regular payments over time. Discover expert advice, tools, and more about annuities.
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A guide to annuity fees and commissions
Annuities can be a powerful tool for retirement planning, but can easily feel complex and overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the terminology.
Annuity terms every investor should know
Annuities come with a flurry of fees that you may not recognize from other insurance or financial products. Here's what to expect.
The latest in annuity news
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Annuity free look period minimum requirements by state
A free look period gives you the chance to review your annuity contract before signing.
5 min read Nov 01, 2024 -
4 common reasons for selling an annuity
Selling annuity payments is considered a last resort for most people.
4 min read Nov 01, 2024 -
5 popular annuity riders: How they work and costs
An annuity rider is an optional feature that you can add to your annuity contract.
4 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
What to do before, during and after your annuity free look period
A free look gives extra time to review an annuity contract and revise your decision.
6 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
CDs or fixed annuities: Which is a better way to save for retirement?
CDs and fixed annuities can be great retirement options. Here are the differences.
5 min read Oct 11, 2024 -
Does an annuity make sense if you don’t have a high net worth?
Annuities come with risks, including high fees and low liquidity.
6 min read Oct 03, 2024 -
5 warning signs that an annuity is a bad investment
Here are five warning signs of a bad annuity.
4 min read Sep 16, 2024 -
How annuities are impacted by interest rate cuts
Interest rates are important to consider when purchasing an annuity.
6 min read Sep 11, 2024 -
What are pension annuities?
Turn your pension into regular income for life with a pension annuity.
7 min read Jul 22, 2024 -
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