Investing in a $400,000 annuity can provide a steady income stream in retirement, but how much you'll receive depends on ...

Navigating South Africa's complex annuity landscape can determine your financial security in retirement. Learn the critical differences between life and living annuities, understand in-fund versus ...

With the joint-life option on a lifetime annuity, payments will continue as long as one spouse is alive. Monthly income is $1,143.76, of which $476.95 is taxable and $666.81 is nontaxable. After 25 ...

Choosing the right type of annuity payout depends on when you want payments to start, how long you want them to last and if you want a survivor’s benefit. Single-life annuities provide higher income ...

Annuities are not right for every client, advisors say. But when they are right, they can be the perfect financial planning solution. Here are some real-life stories that advisors say demonstrate the ...

A variable annuity, which ties returns to market performance, introduces more risk and reward. Historical averages suggest monthly payments may land between $1,000 and $1,300, but there's no ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...