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Laddering Fixed-Rate Annuities Offers Rates That Beat Bank CDs, Plus Flexibility
annuities For reliable income in today’s low-interest rate environment, consider a collection of three- to five-year fixed-rate annuities. Multi-year guaranteed annuities, or MYGAs, are one option that’s popular now.
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Using a Fixed Annuity for Fixed Income
annuities Fixed annuities provide principal stability, competitive interest rates and tax-deferral. Here’s a look at how a fixed deferred annuity works, including some pros and cons.
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Retirees, Here's What to Consider When Buying an Annuity
annuities Annuities are sometimes touted as a solution for retirees concerned about outliving their savings. But these products can be complicated.
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Who Should Consider an Annuity (and Who Shouldn’t)
annuities While annuities can be complicated, the decision about whether one is right for you doesn’t have to be. Some folks are clearly better candidates for annuities than others.
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Why Fixed-Rate Annuities Pay More than Bank CDs
annuities Have you looked at the interest rates CDs pay lately? If you’re underwhelmed, you may want to look into a fixed-rate annuity. Each has distinct pros and cons, so compare before investing.
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Schwab Intelligent Income vs. an Annuity: Which Is Better?
annuities True, Charles Schwab’s program offers flexible income options for retirees, but when you run the numbers, a good old-fashioned immediate annuity produces more guaranteed lifetime income. Here’s a head-to-head comparison.
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How to Turn Your Retirement Account Into a 'Personal Pension Plus'
annuities Just as you insure your home against the risk of fire and flood, so too can you insure another of your most valuable investments from risk: your retirement savings.
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Some Creative Options to Reduce Investment Risk in IRAs
annuities CDs and bonds have a role, but less-used annuities can offer higher interest rates, secure principal and guaranteed income choices.
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How 2 Couples Covered Their Income Gaps for Life with Income Annuities
annuities Here are the stories of two couples and how they took two different paths (using two different types of annuities) to provide enough guaranteed income for a worry-free retirement.
