Annuities offer guaranteed income and tax-deferred growth, but downsides may include high fees and opportunity costs.

The document, a catalogue of sorts, lists many income products in a framework that offers comparability for sponsors interested in adding an income product to their plan.

On September 23, 2025, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) of the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Advisory Opinion 2025-04A 1 (the “Opinion”) to AllianceBernstein L.P. (the ...

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 ...

Discover how guaranteed income plans can secure your financial future and ensure a worry-free retirement amidst rising costs.

Advisors want to deliver guaranteed income to clients, but operational hurdles and compliance demands are slowing progress, according to FIDx chief executive Rich Romano. His comments point to a ...