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How Annuity Interest Is Credited

How Annuity Interest Is Credited

By Victoria Robinson

Understanding How Annuities Earn Interest

One of the most common questions retirees ask about annuities is how they actually generate growth. The answer depends on the type of annuity involved. Different annuity products use different methods for crediting interest, and understanding those methods c...

06-05-2026 11:33 AM - Comment(s)
Agree or Disagree? Retirement Edition

Agree or Disagree? Retirement Edition

By Victoria Robinson

Retirement looks different for everyone. What one retiree considers essential, another may completely disagree with. That's why retirement planning often involves more than numbers. It also includes personal values, goals, priorities, and lifestyle choices.


 Here are several retirement topics th...


06-03-2026 12:18 PM - Comment(s)
How to Avoid Feeling Isolated at Home in Retirement

How to Avoid Feeling Isolated at Home in Retirement

By Victoria Robinson

Retirement often brings flexibility, freedom, and more control over your schedule. But for some retirees, it can also bring an unexpected adjustment: feeling isolated at home. Without work routines, daily interactions, and structured schedules, social connection can gradually decrease. Tha...

05-27-2026 11:22 AM - Comment(s)
Sequence of Returns Risk Explained Simply

Sequence of Returns Risk Explained Simply

By Victoria Robinson

Sequence of returns risk is an important consideration for people entering retirement because the order in which investment returns occur can affect how long retirement savings may last. Two retirees could have portfolios with the same average long-term return but experience very different outc...

05-22-2026 10:06 AM - Comment(s)
Why Roth Conversions Matter in Retirement

Why Roth Conversions Matter in Retirement

By Victoria Robinson

For many Americans, a significant portion of retirement savings is held in traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. These accounts can provide valuable tax advantages, but tax-deferred doesn't mean tax-free. Generally, withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts are subject to ordinary income taxes. ...

05-21-2026 01:37 PM - Comment(s)