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Make sense of annuities.
Start with the basics, explore the trade-offs, and prepare for an informed conversation.
12 guides
What is an annuity?
Understand the contract before you consider the product.
Read the guide →TypesFixed annuities & MYGAs
A stated interest rate comes with a time commitment.
Read the guide →TypesFixed indexed annuities, explained
Index-linked interest is different from investing in an index.
Read the guide →TypesImmediate & deferred income annuities
Understand what you exchange for a stream of payments.
Read the guide →TypesVariable annuities & RILAs
Understand the products that can expose principal to market losses.
Read the guide →DecisionsFees, surrender charges & access
Find the costs that a headline rate cannot show.
Read the guide →DecisionsAnnuity taxes & retirement rollovers
Separate the insurance decision from the movement of retirement money.
Read the guide →DecisionsWhat happens when an annuity owner dies?
The answer changes with the contract and payout option.
Read the guide →PlanningBuild a retirement income plan
Start with spending, dependable income and the gap between them.
Read the guide →PlanningInflation and your future paycheck
A payment can stay the same while buying less.
Read the guide →DecisionsHow to compare annuity quotes
Make sure two numbers are answering the same question.
Read the guide →DecisionsQuestions to ask an annuity professional
A useful conversation begins with clear expectations.
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