Retirees increasingly want paychecks that feel as reliable as their old salaries, yet many are discovering that Social Security alone will not cover the lifestyle they worked for. The good news is ...

Target-date portfolios with guaranteed income could effectively manage retirement risks, according to BlackRock and TIAA. Adding guaranteed income to a target-date portfolio has the potential to ...

Retirement math is getting tougher, and the prospect of smaller government checks has turned "guaranteed income" from a niche concept into a core planning goal. Instead of waiting to see whether ...

Annuities provide guaranteed lifetime income like Social Security but carry high fees and surrender charges. Fixed annuities offer predictable payments without market risk but may not keep pace with ...

Even as private savings take center stage, Social Security remains an essential pillar for most retirees. The 2.8% ...

Vanguard's new 401(k) fund allows select people to buy annuities Jeanine Skowronski is an editor, writer, and journalist with more than 15 years of experience in personal finance and business, ...