A deferred annuity is a long-term contract with an insurance company that provides future income—often for life—in exchange for premium payments.

There are several types of annuities to choose from-with fixed annuities and index annuities being two of the most popular options. While both provide steady income-each offers a different ...

Allianz Life is a great option for investing as it offers both fixed index annuities and registered index-linked annuities (RILA), which limit risk while still offering growth based on an ...

Other types of annuities, like variable annuities and indexed annuities, share certain features with a fixed annuity but may offer greater payouts—and greater risks. Many financial professionals ...

The story of life insurance and annuities in 2025 begins in a great place: A sales spike unlike anything seen before.

Annuity rate of return is classified one of three ways—variable, fixed and index. Annuities may be further classified by how long their payments last: either over a set term or a lifetime.

Annuity sales hit record highs over the past three years but what must the industry to do continue that trajectory?

Income withdrawn from all types of deferred annuities is taxed as “ordinary income,” not long-term capital gain income. This tax treatment applies to fixed-rate, fixed-indexed, variable and ...

Annuities range from fixed to variable, and MassMutual also offers fixed index annuities and income annuities. Many of its annuities allow your savings to grow tax-deferred and offer peace of mind ...