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Yesterday, Morningstar's Jasmin Sethi published a comprehensive paper called "Should We Have More Annuities?" She responds yes, but with an asterisk. Jasmin has little use for complex products, such ...

Researchers (including us) often find that retirees can benefit from partial allocations to annuities. But what should be done with the rest of the portfolio after the annuity has been purchased? Most ...

Discover why annuities might not be ideal for retirement: high fees, limited gains, and restricted access to funds. Understand the pros and cons before you decide.

FIDx CEO Rich Romano says operational friction, compliance complexity and fragmented workflows, not lack of demand, are holding advisors back from delivering guaranteed income solutions at scale.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about consumer finance with micro and macro perspectives. The Wall Street Journal recently pronounced that “A generation ...

Imagine turning a single $400,000 investment into a steady monthly paycheck that lasts the rest of your life. For many retirees, that kind of predictable income can feel like a financial safety net in ...

Because annuities offer advantages like regular lifetime payments, premium protection, tax-deferred growth, unlimited contributions, and various investment options, they should be a part of your ...