Annuities are a popular option for people planning for retirement, but there are many different types of annuities that you can choose from. One popular option is an indexed annuity, a hybrid type of ...

A reader writes: “I would like your take on a trendy financial product that has received relatively low attention from Morningstar authors. What do you think about indexed annuities?” Your wish, my ...

Indexed annuity sales roared even higher during the second quarter, according to the Wink Sales & Market Report, setting an all-time quarterly record. “With rates being as strong as they are, it is no ...

In earlier columns in this annuity series, we discussed non-qualified annuities and when they may be appropriate for some investors. We also covered qualified annuities, fixed annuities and Single ...

Many people with no pension to count on and only a modest expected income from Social Security know they need to make smart decisions about their retirement savings and investments. Thus, when a ...

Indexed life insurance sales soared nearly 28% in the second quarter, helping the industry post a very strong bottom line, Wink, Inc. reported. Life insurance sales numbers were much improved from a ...

Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value component, offering policyholders the opportunity to grow their savings ...