With this recent market turmoil, are annuities the answer to the problem for your portfolio?  I don't think they are the key to fixing your portfolio, but stabilizing it.  Annuities offer you either a fixed or variable rate of return.  Here are a few articles that might give you a more content answer to rather or not you should invest in an annuity.

Are annuities right for you?

Annuities - Are They Really a Safe Investment Alternative?

Why Buy Annuities