Indexed universal life and indexed annuities have always been innovating and advancing, morphing with markets, regulation and technology. If we fast-forward 10 years, the next wave of change likely ...

Fixed indexed annuities tie their performance to a stock market index. They offer principal protection and steady income in retirement. Fixed indexed annuities typically limit the returns you can earn ...

In an increasingly uncertain market, investors are looking for solutions that offer both growth potential and downside protection. Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs) are emerging as a flexible ...

In addition to being a key resource for the industry, Sheryl Moore has worked closely with the media as a fact-checking resource on life insurance and annuities, and she spent five years correcting ...

Annuities can be a reliable tool in financial planning, as they offer options for stability and guaranteed income throughout retirement. As we continue to see the economy evolve with rate hikes and ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

Learn how the market, economy, and demographics are shaping the annuity industry Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has deep expertise in ...

The latest inflation data is in, and unfortunately, it comes with more bad news for consumers. The Consumer Price Index data, released today, shows that inflation climbed to 2.9% in August, marking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Combining annuities with IRAs or 401(k)s can be powerful. Annuities ...