Annuities 101
Income Annuity Rates: SPIA and Income Rider Payouts by Age
Compare income annuity rates by age from immediate annuities (SPIAs) and income riders, for single and joint life. Every payout…
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Clear explanations, practical guides, and insights to help you understand annuities and plan for retirement.
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Annuities 101
RILAs and variable annuities
RILAs and variable annuities are securities as well as insurance contracts, which means you can lose money in them. This…
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Industry News
The Battle Over Annuity Illustration Rules: Who Wants What (2026 Update)
Regulators are rewriting the rules for fixed index annuity illustrations. Here is who wants what, the timeline so far, and…
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Annuities 101
Long-Term Care Annuity: How LTC Annuities Work in 2026
A long-term care annuity leverages one deposit 2x to 3x for care costs. How LTC annuities work, the Pension Protection…
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Annuities 101
Fee-Based vs. Commission-Based Annuities
See how fee-based and commission-based annuities differ in cost, transparency, and advisor conflicts, and which model may fit your timeline.
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Annuities 101
Annuity Guide: Find the Right Annuity in Minutes
Answer a few quick questions and see live rates from 90+ top annuity companies matched to your goals, state, and…
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Annuities 101
Are Annuities Safe? How Your Money Is Protected (2026)
Are annuities safe? Fixed annuities and MYGAs guarantee your principal, but safety depends on the insurer. How to check ratings…
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Annuities 101
Lottery Payout Options: Annuity vs. Lump Sum (2026)
How Powerball and Mega Millions annuity payments work, how they are taxed, and how to decide between the lottery lump…
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Annuities 101
Annuity State Premium Tax (2026): Full Rate Chart
Only 8 states charge an annuity premium tax (0.08% to 3.5%). See the full 50-state chart, what it costs, and…
