So are annuities a good investment? If you are buying them for the right reasons, they can be…

Are annuities a good investment? If you are buying them for the right reasons, they can be. You can buy annuities for safety, long-term growth, or for income. For example, a fixed annuity might make an attractive alternative to a CD, a variable annuity might be bought...

When is the best age or time to get an annuity?

      Originally, annuities had one purpose, which was to convert a lump sum of capital into a stream of income, either for a lifetime or for a certain time period. They were designed for people at retirement or those who had a specific need for fixed,...