I would like to add my comments to the letter “ The Most Misunderstood Investments .” Those extra fees associated with variable annuities are used to pay the investment adviser—me. When I recommend an ...

Variable annuities have come a long way. Years ago it wasn't unusual to see expensive, commission-laden products that sometimes made too-big promises. But that was then, this is now: Today's variable ...

Banks’ combined sales of fixed and variable annuities regained ground lost in July, hitting $2.9 billion in August, level with June’s sales. But most striking was variable annuities’ comeback, up 14% ...

Finance author and media personality Suze Orman warns of a common retirement mistake.

In a recent episode of her “Women and Money” podcast, Suze Orman warned about the pitfalls of variable annuities. While she acknowledged the value of certain types of annuities, variable annuities ...

Annuities can be a great option for long-term financial security, especially for retirees looking for a guaranteed income stream. However, if you’re considering buying one, you may be wondering: Are ...

A 26.74% decline in client acceptance odds for annuities suggests retirement-focused advisors should "flip the script" on ...

At its core, a variable annuity is designed to provide a steady stream of income during retirement. But these financial products are more complex, costlier and riskier than other types of annuities.

“There’s an annuity for everyone” in 2026, predicted Mike Downing, co-president of the Athene Annuity & Life Co., in the ...

A variable annuity is a form of annuity that provides consistently timed payments to the annuity holder in potentially varying amounts. A variable annuity is a type of annuity that provides periodic ...

Annuity sales surged in the second quarter, with traditional variable annuities reaching $16.5 billion, a 20% increase from the same period in 2023. Registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) led the ...