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Principal Preservation: Are You at That Financial Stage?

Principal Preservation: Are You at That Financial Stage?

From a principal preservation stage, you're trying to preserve your health, but a lot of people are at a stage now. They're trying to preserve the principal and not take the market losses like they have been. Maybe that's you.
Inflation-Adjusted-Annuity:-Pros-and-Cons

Inflation-Adjusted Annuity: Pros and Cons

Inflation-adjusted annuities pros and cons. The good news is you already own the best inflation annuity on the planet, Social Security. It is an annuity. And you're like, "No, it's not." I love those who call me up and say, "I hate annuities."
Annuity-Comparison:-FIA-vs.-MYGA-(TAM-Classic)

Annuity Comparison: FIA vs. MYGA (TAM Classic)

This is a great topic. We're doing annuity comparisons. We're doing Indexed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities versus Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, which are called MYGAs. That's FIAs versus MYGAs, the ultimate cage battle.
Annuity-Payments:-Are-They-All-for-Life?

Annuity Payments: Are They All for Life?

What are we talking about today? We're talking about annuity payouts. Are they all for life? Are all of them lifetime income products? No, they're not, but most of them are. But we're going to go through both types so you can make a good decision if you even need one, and if you do, how to get one.
How-Much-Does-a-$1-Million-Annuity-Pay-per-Month?

How Much Does a $1 Million Annuity Pay per Month?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, and that's including yours. I'm the top agent in the country, but enough about me. Let's talk about you and what an annuity pays if you have a million dollars.
How-to-Buy-an-Annuity:-IRA,-Non-IRA,-Roth-IRA?-(TAM-Classic)

How to Buy an Annuity: IRA, Non-IRA, Roth IRA? (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is about annuities inside of an IRA, a non-IRA, and a Roth IRA. We're going to go through each type, how it works, and why you might consider putting an annuity type inside of those structures.
Pros-And-Cons-Of-Annuities:-The-Bad-Chicken-Dinner-Seminar

Pros And Cons Of Annuities: The Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar

Today's topic is a good one, very close to my heart, because I hate the Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar sales pitches. So, we will discuss the pros and cons of the Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar sales pitches.
How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement?

How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement?

So, how much income do I need, you need, we need, all of us need in retirement? Never ask anyone that question except Stan The Annuity Man, because that is a layup for most salespeople. They'll try to sell you something.
Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Today's topic is a very good one and important. Annuity rates versus payout rates. Is there a difference, Stan? You're darn right there's a difference. You know what else is different? This really smooth Adidas T-shirt that I got from my PR team.
Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity?

Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity?

Today's topic is a good one. Are RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) a forced annuity? I mean, should Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, should I look at my RMDs as a forced annuity type of income stream?
Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About MYGAs

Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About MYGAs

Today's topic is what I love about MYGAs, Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities. Yes, I'm wearing the "I Heart Annuity Haters" shirt today. People love it. Well, a lot of people say, "I hate all the annuities, Stan. I hate them because this guy said it in a print ad." Come on, man.
Lottery Payout Options — Annuity or Lump Sum?

Lottery Payout Options — Annuity or Lump Sum?

Today's topic is lottery payout options. Do you take the lump sum, or do you take the annuity payment? Now, I'm going to cover that in a couple of ways, as only Stan The Annuity Man can.
Inflation Annuities: Should You Address It Now or Later?

Inflation Annuities: Should You Address It Now or Later?

Hello America. Stan The Annuity Man. America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, including yours. Before we start talking about inflation annuities, should you address it now or later?
Is an Annuity Affected by the Stock Market?

Is an Annuity Affected by the Stock Market?

Hey, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. This is a big question because people get confused about annuities in the stock market.
How Do Annuity Payouts Work? (TAM Classic)

How Do Annuity Payouts Work? (TAM Classic)

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, American's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. Today's question is a great one: How do annuity payouts work? Hey, Stan, I thought all annuities were the same. Hey, Stan, this guy on television said, "I hate all annuities."