Use annuities to build your own pension

Will annuities work for you? Get the nitty-gritty on these financial tools

Are you a baby boomer who's about to retire? Are you concerned about your financial future? Relax. This plain-English guide will walk you through the ins and outs of using annuities to fund your retirement years. Find out what annuities are, whether they're the right financial vehicle for you, and which of the many options might have your name on it.

Discover how to:

• Make sense of annuities

• Weigh all the pros and cons

• Figure out how much money to commit

• Create an income you can't outlive

• Avoid common annuity pitfalls