Fixed index annuities provide market-linked growth for your money and protect your principal. But returns are capped, and fees can be significant. A fixed annuity could provide partial protection ...

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 ...

Many people worry about investing in the stock market as they near retirement. The markets are inherently risky, which can be hard to stomach when you’re preparing to permanently leave your job and ...

A fixed index annuity (FIA) balances between security and growth potential by linking returns to a stock market index while ...