Variable Annuities: One Size Does Not Fit All
Are you trying to decide whether it’s a good deal to buy a variable annuity? The reality is that while variable annuities can be beneficial
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Annuities: Why You Need to Know How They Work
It is important to know how annuities work because many financial planners recommend them to their clients for retirement planning purposes. Does that mean you
Making Your Money Last Through Your Retirement – Immediate Annuities
Information from WISER and The Actuarial Foundation It can be quite challenging to manage your life savings after retirement, in large part because there are
Lump Sum Pension Payments
A pension plan may have an option that allows you to take your entire pension benefit as a lump sum instead of receiving monthly payments.
Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security is a vital source of retirement income for most women. For this reason, it is important to understand how the spousal benefit works
4 Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Social Security is an important benefit, especially for women. According to the 19th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of American Workers, three in 10 women expect
Social Security: What Every Woman Needs to Know
When do I become eligible for benefits? As a worker: You must work and pay Social Security taxes for at least 10 years (40 quarters),
Your Social Security Statement: What It Means and Why It’s Important
Social Security is an important benefit, especially for women. It is never too early to start understanding Social Security benefits for both you and your
Social Security Checklist
Have you earned a worker retirement benefit? When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits. You need 40
Advance Directives: Two Legal Documents You Should Have to Make Your Wishes Known
When it comes to making health care decisions, most of us are able to tell our doctors and family members what we do or do