The rates paid out to charitable gift-annuity beneficiaries will decrease this month by 0.4 percent, to 0.7 percent, a result of deep declines in both long- and short-term interest rates, reports The ...

Responding to the troubled economy during the pandemic, a nonprofit umbrella group is recommending that charities reduce the amount of money donors receive in exchange for creating charitable gift ...

Those looking to secure income at retirement are facing more challenges than ever before. Increasing longevity and decreasing annuity rates is leaving retirees with a sizeable task when attempting to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Combining annuities with IRAs or 401(k)s can be powerful. Annuities ...

Annuities can manage one’s funds in order to receive fixed income amounts for an extended period of time, which can be ideal for retirees and people who are uninterested or too intimidated to directly ...

Annuities can provide guaranteed income for life, making them an attractive option for retirees and long-term investors.

If you’ve ever wondered what is an annuity and whether it belongs in your retirement plan, here’s the short answer: It’s a financial product, usually sold by insurance companies, that turns your money ...