A fixed indexed annuity (FIA) is a type of insurance contract that helps you earn index credits based on the performance of a selected stock market index, such as the S&P 500. The principal amount ...

A fixed index annuity (FIA) balances between security and growth potential by linking returns to a stock market index while protecting against market downturns. It’s a popular choice for retirement ...

Fixed indexed annuities tie their performance to a stock market index. They offer principal protection and steady income in retirement. Fixed indexed annuities typically limit the returns you can earn ...

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your ...

Most advisors are familiar with fixed index annuities and have used them in their client portfolios Annuity contracts have become an increasingly consistent part of financial advisors’ client ...

Three decades after the first insurance company tied a product return to an index, those now-fully mature indexed products continue to dominate sales, innovation and regulatory discussions. The allure ...

Retirees face many challenges when it comes to managing investment risk. Balancing the need to preserve savings while still seeking growth in a volatile market can be daunting. In my career as a ...

The latest round of U.S. tariffs is doing more than reshaping trade policy—it’s sending shockwaves through global shipping, U.S. supply chains and the stock market. As ports slow, trucking layoffs ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...