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 ...

Annuity sales are at record highs, nearly doubling since 2020. Private equity, shifting advisor fee models and an evolving ...

According to the latest J.D. Power 2025 US Individual Annuity Study, overall client satisfaction with individual annuity ...

While hot competition has reduced the commissions on many investments, some brokers and insurance agents who sell annuities are still earning substantial commissions that can be as high as 9 to 11 ...

What is an annuity, anyway? The National Council on Aging describes annuities as “investment options that can provide a guaranteed income for an individual or their spouse throughout their retirement.

As Americans live longer and face growing concerns about outliving their savings, annuities are becoming a popular way to create steady retirement income. Annuity sales surpassed $432 billion in 2024, ...