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Fixed-Annuity-vs-Fixed-Index-Annuity:-What-Is-the-Real-Difference?

December 22, 2025

Fixed Annuity vs Fixed Index Annuity: What Is the Real Difference?

Learn the real difference between Fixed Annuities and Fixed Index Annuities, how each protects your principal, and why their guarantees are not the same.

Fixed-Annuity-vs-Fixed-Index-Annuity:-What-Is-the-Real-Difference?

Fixed Annuity vs Fixed Index Annuity: What Is the Real Difference?

Learn the real difference between Fixed Annuities and Fixed Index Annuities, how each protects your principal, and why their guarantees are not the same.

Quote-It,-Lock-It,-Guarantee-It,-Love-It

Quote It, Lock It, Guarantee It, Love It

Learn how annuity quotes, rate locks, and contractual guarantees work. Stan explains the process from quoting to issuance and why guarantees matter.

How Do Annuity Payouts Work? Understanding Lifetime Income Options

Learn how annuity payouts work, how income is calculated, and why Immediate Annuities, Deferred Income Annuities, Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts, and Income Riders provide guaranteed lifetime income.

MYGA-vs-Indexed-Annuities-Explained

November 17, 2025

MYGA vs Indexed Annuities Explained

Compare Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities and Indexed Annuities. Learn which offers guaranteed interest and which sells you a story.

It’s-OK-to-Hate-Annuities-but-Love-Social-Security

November 16, 2025

It’s OK to Hate Annuities but Love Social Security

You can hate Annuities, but you have to love Social Security. Learn why it’s the best inflation Annuity on the planet and how to separate truth from sales hype.

How-Much-Will-My-Annuity-Pay-Each-Month

November 13, 2025

How Much Will My Annuity Pay Each Month

Learn how annuity income is calculated and how to reverse engineer your guaranteed monthly payout using Immediate or Deferred Income Annuities.

What-QLAC-Calculators-Don’t-Tell-You

November 10, 2025

What QLAC Calculators Don’t Tell You

Learn how Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts work, what QLAC calculators miss, and how they help manage Required Minimum Distributions.

How-Annuities-Can-Prevent-Your-Parents-From-Becoming-Your-Roommate

November 9, 2025

How Annuities Can Prevent Your Parents From Becoming Your Roommate

Annuities can protect your parents’ independence and prevent them from moving in. Learn how lifetime income keeps families financially stable.

SPIA-Calculator-Results-Explained

November 6, 2025

SPIA Calculator Results Explained

SPIA calculators look great online, but the real numbers depend on the contract. Learn how Single Premium Immediate Annuities actually work.

Understanding-Today’s-High-MYGA-Rates

November 3, 2025

Understanding Today’s High MYGA Rates

Learn how Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities work, what high MYGA rates really mean, and how to choose the right contract for your goals.

Annuity-Information-in-an-AI-World

November 2, 2025

Annuity Information in an AI World

AI can’t replace human advice. Learn why annuity decisions require Actual Individuals—not algorithms or sales pitches.

How-to-Leave-Your-Spouse-Guaranteed-Income-Without-Guessing

October 30, 2025

How to Leave Your Spouse Guaranteed Income Without Guessing

Learn how to guarantee lifetime income for your spouse after you’re gone. Discover how to plan it right without wasting money.

The-Indexed-Annuity-Illusion:-Market-Upside-Without-the-Myths

October 27, 2025

The Indexed Annuity Illusion: Market Upside Without the Myths

Learn the truth about Indexed Annuities. Get real facts about how they work, what they guarantee, and what sales pitches get wrong.

Multi-Level-Marketing-Nutritional-Alert

October 26, 2025

Multi-Level Marketing Nutritional Alert

MLM annuity sales are on the rise. Learn why treating annuities like supplements is dangerous and how to focus on real guarantees.

How-to-Lock-In-Lifetime-Income-Without-Giving-Up-Control

October 23, 2025

How to Lock In Lifetime Income Without Giving Up Control

Learn how to lock in lifetime income without losing control. Get guaranteed payouts and flexibility with the right annuity strategy.

Why-MYGAs-Beat-CDs-in-2025

October 20, 2025

Why MYGAs Beat CDs in 2025

Learn why MYGAs beat CDs in 2025 with higher guaranteed rates, tax deferral, and principal protection from top-rated insurance carriers.

Its-Time-for-an-Annuity-Stan-tifa

October 19, 2025

Its Time for an Annuity Stan-tifa

It’s time for a Stan-tifa. Cut annuity sales hype, focus on guarantees, and learn the P.I.L.L. framework for smarter retirement planning.

The-4-Things-Annuities-Actually-Solve-For:-The-P.I.L.L.

October 16, 2025

The 4 Things Annuities Actually Solve For: The P.I.L.L.

Understand the P.I.L.L. framework. Learn the 4 real problems annuities solve: principal protection, lifetime income, legacy, and long-term care.

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