17 Nov 2017 -

Times they are a-changing. Putting away money into a retirement annuity may not be enough anymore, and people are finding that they have to work longer than ever before.

23 Jan 2017 - An annuity is essentially a contract with an insurance company. You will typically pay the insurer a sum of money, and in exchange the insurer will commit to sending you regular payments immediately or in the future for the duration of the contract.

29 Sep 2014 - Life insurance is different from most other types of insurance like health, car and homeowners insurance in at least one key respect: It covers against an event that is certain to occur at some point in time - the policyholder is death.

19 Jun 2014 - 401(k)s have become one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles in America but many people are not clear about how their plan really works. Here are 6 of the most common questions many people have about their plans.

4 Feb 2014 - Since they were created by Congress in 1997, Roth IRAs have become one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles in America. Their popularity primarily stems from the fact that Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn tax free in retirement.

10 May 2013 - It is just as important for stay-at-home moms to plan for their retirement as it is for working moms.

20 Dec 2012 - The potential for tax-deferred growth and a guaranteed stream of income can make annuities an attractive financial option for retirement. Investors fund an annuity with already-taxed dollars and that money then grows tax deferred until it is withdrawn.

28 Jan 2012 - In 1997, Congress made a good thing better when it created a new type of retirement savings account, the Roth IRA. Named after Senator William Roth, who introduced the legislation that created them.

26 Jan 2012 - Retirement planning for Americans has changed drastically over the past few decades.Tthe bulk of responsibility for retirement saving has shifted to employees themselves