Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

Annuities can be a solid way to secure guaranteed income in retirement. However, they remain notoriously complex, particularly when it comes to comparing fees. Unlike ETFs or mutual funds, where fees ...

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your ...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North American Company for Life and Health Insurance ® (North American), a member company of Sammons ® Financial Group and one of the largest issuers of fixed ...

Annexus, a leading designer of innovative retirement solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company (Americo), a leading provider of ...

Different types offer different levels of potential risk. Here's how to choose wisely, from an annuities pro.

Most advisors are familiar with fixed index annuities and have used them in their client portfolios Annuity contracts have become an increasingly consistent part of financial advisors’ client ...

It’s time to talk about retirement. This isn’t the idyllic beachside paradise we all envision. It’s the nitty-gritty, practical side of securing your financial future. In this arena, women face unique ...

Though inflation has been decreasing, higher costs have had a major impact on the lives of many Americans, including seniors in or approaching retirement. Increased costs, as well as market ...

The latest inflation data is in, and unfortunately, it comes with more bad news for consumers. The Consumer Price Index data, released today, shows that inflation climbed to 2.9% in August, marking ...

Insurers, concerned about conserving capital, have put the brakes on their fixed-index-annuity production, a move that advisers say could put a crimp in their business. Carriers, including Des ...