Life is hectic, and juggling dozens of apps for the "must-do" chores adds to the noise. Since I already work in Excel daily, I've expanded its use to automate three of my most boring tasks. These ...

As one approaches retirement, the focus shifts from wealth creation to the creation of dependable income. Two popular tools dominate this conversation. An annuity is a long-term contract with an ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Annuity sales popped in the second quarter, Wink, Inc. reports, to nearly $115 billion – up 16.9% over Q1 and up 6.3% over the year-ago quarter. Wink’s Sales & Market Report included 139 companies and ...

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...

An annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With income annuities, you give them a pool of your money, and they send it back to you as a stream of income. When it comes to annuities helping ...

Annuities provide a fixed income stream for retirement based on earlier deposits. There are several types, including fixed, variable, and indexed annuities. Choosing the right type depends on your ...

Amid today's unusual economic environment, many retirees and near-retirees are shifting their retirement planning from growth to stability. With market instability becoming more common, inflation ...

An annuity is an insurance contract you purchase to receive payments for a specific period, such as 30 years, or for the rest of your life. By applying a mathematical formula consisting of variables ...

An annuity is a way to get a guaranteed stream of income in retirement. But not all annuities are the same, and if you select the wrong one, it may cost more money than it has to. When it comes to ...

Before buying an annuity, you should have a clear understanding of the different types and their nuances and features — all of which can have an impact on your future financial wellness. In our 2024 ...