THE RETIREMENT BLOG
Expert articles on annuities, retirement planning, income strategies, and protecting your wealth.
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MARKET TRENDS
April 2026
Annuity Sales Hit $461 Billion: What This Means for Your Retirement
Record-breaking demand is reshaping how Americans plan for retirement. Here's why millions are choosing annuities.
PROTECTION
April 2026
The Peak 65 Wave: Why 11,000 Americans Are Retiring Every Day
Understanding the historic retirement surge and how annuities fill the pension gap for millions of boomers.
STRATEGY
April 2026
Fixed Index Annuity vs. CD: Which Wins?
With rates shifting, we break down the real differences - including the tax advantages most people miss.
PLANNING
March 2026
How to Create Your Own Personal Pension — Even Without an Employer Plan
Traditional pensions have nearly vanished. Here's how to build guaranteed lifetime income on your own terms.
EDUCATION
March 2026
The $124 Trillion Wealth Transfer: What Retirees Need to Know
The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history is underway. What it means for your retirement and your family.
TAX
February 2026
Annuity Tax Rules Explained: What You Owe and When You Owe It
Tax-deferred growth, qualified vs. non-qualified, 1035 exchanges - annuity tax rules are simpler than you think.
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