Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

Timing your annuity purchase right can make a big difference. Here's how to decide when it makes sense for you.

The representative said if I begin annuitizing, unlike an IRA or 401(k), the annuity stops growing. I know there are various types of annuities, but somehow that doesn't seem fair.

A close look at how to value an annuity. ... He offered this example: If you started with a $100,000 investment, your cash value is $100,000.

If a variable annuity offers a 5 percent guaranteed compounded rollup rate during the deferral period, then the benefit base supported by a $100,000 premium would grow to $127,628 after five years ...

Conversations about annuities are becoming more focused on lifetime income, with more than one-third of investors (34%) reporting that the main reason for purchasing an annuity is to provide ...