By Suzean Haumann * Will 2026 be the year you retire? Or is it the year you finally take your retirement planning seriously?

MetLife disclosed preliminary variable investment income results and capital management plans for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, ahead of its scheduled February 4, 2026 earnings release. For ...

For high earners racing to close a retirement gap, traditional 401(k) limits can feel like a ceiling on their future ...

Annuities can guarantee you lifetime income, but they have their drawbacks. Ramsey isn’t a fan of their high fees and commissions. A fixed annuity may also do a poor job of keeping up with inflation.

It's difficult to determine just how much money you'll need in retirement when you can't predict the future. Some people worry they'll outlive their savings, while others may fear they're living too ...

Annuities provide a guaranteed monthly income for life, making them an increasingly popular strategy for Americans worried about outliving their savings in retirement. Total U.S. annuity sales reached ...

Founded in 1851, MassMutual sells many types of annuities in addition to other types of retirement investments and life insurance. Annuities range from fixed to variable, and MassMutual also offers ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. An ordinary annuity is a series of equal payments made at the end of a time period for a ...

If you take out an annuity as a result of using the service from HUB Financial Solutions, Which? will earn a commission to help fund its not-for-profit mission. Buying an annuity involves converting ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Pacific Life Annuities specializes in retirement income products. With a history dating ...