Annuities have benefits, but also many potential pitfalls due to their complexity and inflexibility. Here's what you need to ...

See how annuities stack up against 401(k)s and IRAs. Learn the pros and cons to build your best retirement income plan.

Warren Buffett has long preached the virtues of long-term investing. Buying for the long haul provides plenty of advantages, especially when it comes to compounding and minimizing tax implications.