David Rodeck specializes in making insurance, investing, and financial planning understandable for readers. He has written for publications like AARP and Forbes Advisor, as well as major ...

Why do annuity payments belong in a plan for retirement income? There is a very simple answer: Retirees who have annuity payments feel more confident about their long-term finances in retirement.

If you’re looking for a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, an annuity might be on your radar. You might even be considering investing a sizable chunk — say $500,000 — to secure ...

Most people worry about running out of money in retirement. In response, Charles Schwab launched Schwab Intelligent Income™ in 2020. The program promises monthly income from a regularly ...