Annuities are a popular option for people planning for retirement, but there are many different types of annuities that you can choose from. One popular option is an indexed annuity, a hybrid type of ...

Indexed life insurance sales soared nearly 28% in the second quarter, helping the industry post a very strong bottom line, Wink, Inc. reported. Life insurance sales numbers were much improved from a ...

Indexed annuity sales roared even higher during the second quarter, according to the Wink Sales & Market Report, setting an all-time quarterly record. “With rates being as strong as they are, it is no ...

A reader writes: “I would like your take on a trendy financial product that has received relatively low attention from Morningstar authors. What do you think about indexed annuities?” Your wish, my ...

Among the various kinds of annuities, which are contracts you sign with an insurance company to pay a premium for guaranteed income later, two of the most common are fixed and fixed indexed annuities.

An IUL offers both flexibility and stability. Learn how it works and decide if it’s the right type of life insurance for you. MarketWatch Guides may receive compensation from companies that appear on ...

In earlier columns in this annuity series, we discussed non-qualified annuities and when they may be appropriate for some investors. We also covered qualified annuities, fixed annuities and Single ...