Annuity payments are usually a safe and dependable source of income, especially in retirement. But sometimes, selling those payments can provide access to your cash when you need it most. Whether ...

An annuity is a financial product that provides a stream of income to an individual in exchange for a lump sum payment or a series of payments made over time. When an individual decides to purchase an ...

Main takeaway: Booming annuity sales helped Prudential record strong performance in its retirement businesses during a successful third quarter. The insurer recorded net income of $448 million, a ...

You can sell all or part of your structured settlement for a lump sum, but you need court approval and will only receive a percentage of your total future payouts. Structured settlements are regular, ...

Much ink has been splashed lately over the high-pressure tactics being used by insurers and agents to foist annuities on older Americans who may not need them. Now there's a fast-rising secondary ...

They can be a secure way to avoid outliving assets—but watch out for fees ...

Discover why annuities might not be ideal for retirement: high fees, limited gains, and restricted access to funds. Understand the pros and cons before you decide.

FIDx CEO Rich Romano says operational friction, compliance complexity and fragmented workflows, not lack of demand, are holding advisors back from delivering guaranteed income solutions at scale.