The idea of running out of money at some point in life can be scary. But as good a job as you might do of saving for retirement, there’s unfortunately no guarantee that your nest egg will last as long ...

Retirement savers hear constantly that guaranteed income is priceless, yet few topics divide experts more sharply than ...

If you’re looking for a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, an annuity might be on your radar. You might even be considering investing a sizable chunk — say $500,000 — to secure reliable ...

When you’re looking ahead to retirement, the limitations of Social Security are one of the key things to be aware of. The sad ...

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 ...

Social Security remains the backbone of guaranteed retirement income, but it is not the only option. Claiming age sharply ...

For 50 years, defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. have been dying a slow death — and along with it, many workers’ dreams of adequate guaranteed retirement income for life. The good news is that, ...

If you're nearing retirement and thinking about turning your savings into guaranteed monthly income, a $250,000 annuity might seem like a smart move. An annuity is a financial contract you buy from an ...

Receiving regular pension checks throughout retirement is a dream most Americans have long given up on. There will likely be Social Security checks, but those generally can't fund a very comfortable ...

A recent paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research explored a guaranteed payout path involving defaulting 20% of a retiree’s assets greater than a certain threshold into an immediate annuity ...

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