Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Many people are sold a variable annuity with the understanding they will receive a lifetime income stream, which sounds like a good idea when planning for retirement. The truth is there usually is a ...

While I discussed a variety of ways that insurance companies manage the risks around supporting lifetime income guarantees, fees are the headline mechanism for managing the guarantee risk. Fees can be ...