Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

When it comes to planning for retirement, figuring out how to create a steady income stream can be a daunting task. Many people spend decades building up savings in individual retirement accounts ...

Jeanette Beebe is an experienced journalist, fact-checker, and audio producer covering personal finance, retirement, science, business, medicine, technology, and the arts. Her reporting has appeared ...

It can be tough to prepare for retirement amid today's economic uncertainty, and even retirees who've planned diligently are feeling the pressure of the current landscape. One major issue is that the ...

For many retirees, the biggest financial fear isn’t a market crash — it’s running out of money. One way to lock in predictable income for life — and avoid the nightmare of running out of money in ...

If you’re retired or close to it, chances are you’re thinking about how to make your money last. An income annuity is one way to turn a chunk of savings into a guaranteed monthly paycheck. You hand ...