Looking for the Best Rate on a Fixed Annuity? Shopping Around Really Pays Off
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoSome annuities pay significantly more than others, so doing your research to compare rates and...
Why Fixed-Rate Annuities Pay More than Bank CDs
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoFixed-rate annuities act much like bank certificates of deposit but usually pay much higher rates than CDs of the same term. A very popular type of fixed...
Waiting for Fixed Annuity Rates to Rise Doesn’t Pay
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf you’re considering buying a fixed-rate annuity, which acts much like a tax-deferred version of a bank CD, should you wait until rates move higher?...
Laddering Fixed-Rate Annuities Offers Rates That Beat Bank CDs, Plus Flexibility
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoWith today’s low interest rates, it takes planning to create sufficient retirement income without...
How Fixed Deferred Annuities Can Complete Your Retirement Income Strategy
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoMost fixed annuities are designed to provide safety and secure your assets and income for...
Using a Fixed Annuity for Fixed Income
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoLast year was a tough year for fixed income investors. Interest on CDs is taxable, plus you lock into a low interest rate today, just when yields may be...
10 Best Annuity Companies In the US
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoIn this article, we will be taking a look at the 10 best annuity companies in the US. To skip our detailed analysis of annuities and the insurance...
Ask an Advisor: Should I Get an Annuity Now, or Wait for Better Rates?
SmartAsset via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoAs a certified financial planner, I get a lot of questions about annuities. A QLAC, or a qualified...
How Does A 7% To 8% Payout For Life Sound?
Investor's Business Daily· 6 months agoStock market investors loathe rising interest rates, but they have upsides — bonds are generating returns again and financial instruments like fixed...
Don’t Automatically Annuitize an Annuity – Shop Around First
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf you cash in and surrender your annuity, you’ll pay income tax on the gain all in one year, and...