In order to determine whether you should invest in stocks, annuities, or both, it is important to understand each component and how they compliment each other in an investment portfolio. With today’s stock market at an all-time low, some experts would recommend that this is a good opportunity to invest in stocks.  The “buy low, sell high” adage may yield positive results if you are willing to invest in the long term. Conversely, some would also argue that annuities are a safer bet in today’s economy.  An annuity is an investment that yields a guaranteed payout.  There are two types...