Retirement Investing Basics

The main types of assets you can use to balance your retirement portfolio are stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and cash (Certificates of Deposit).

Annuities are an insurance product that can be a valuable part of your portfolio. Annuities are unique in that they can provide you income for the rest of your life and there are different types of annuities to choose from for your particular needs. Here are some great articles on annuities:

Is an Annuity Right for You?

What's the Buzz About Equity-Indexed Annuities?