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Retirement-Expert-Rants-on-Annuity-Sales-Pitches

Retirement Expert Rants on Annuity Sales Pitches

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent. I've got to rant about something today. I've done this in the past and received both positive and negative comments about it.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Made-Up-FIA-Indexes

Retirement Expert Rants: Made-Up FIA Indexes

Hi, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, including yours. What we’re going to talk about today are what I call made-up indexes out of midair in the Fixed Indexed Annuity world.
Are-Annuities-Really-Guaranteed?

Are Annuities Really Guaranteed?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. The question of the day is a good one: Are annuities really guaranteed?
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-People-Don't-Even-Know-What-They-Are-Buying

Retirement Expert Rants: People Don't Even Know What They Are Buying

Why am I ranting? Because I'm encountering too many people who don't even know what they've bought. And it's not just Index Annuities; that's an easy one.
Which-Is-Better:-Mutual-Fund-vs.-Annuity

Which Is Better: Mutual Fund vs. Annuity

Today's topic is a good one: which is better, a mutual fund or an annuity? You might be thinking, "Wait a minute, Stan, that's an easy one," but it's not. I'll explain the details after this.
How-to-Calculate-an-Annuity-and-Run-the-Right-Quotes

How to Calculate an Annuity and Run the Right Quotes

How do you calculate an annuity and get the right quotes? First things first, you need to figure out if you need an annuity at all. And then, if you do, what type works best?
Deferred-Annuity:-What,-Why-and-Who-Should-Care

Deferred Annuity: What, Why and Who Should Care

We're here today to talk about Deferred Annuities. What are they? When should you consider them? Who should buy one? These are very good questions, and we're going to go through the details.
How-Does-a-Fixed-Index-Annuity-Work?

How Does a Fixed Index Annuity Work?

Okay, so you're here for a reason. I'm assuming you've been pitched an Indexed Annuity, and your question is, how does a Fixed Indexed Annuity work?
Annuity-Income:-How-It-Works-For-Every-Annuity-Type

Annuity Income: How It Works For Every Annuity Type

Today, we're going to talk about annuity income and cover every type of annuity. There's not just one annuity. You can't hate all annuities because there are different types.
Fixed-Index-Annuity-Rates:-Why-Renewal-Rates-Matter

Fixed Index Annuity Rates: Why Renewal Rates Matter

What are we talking about today? The most popular product on the planet. The best thing since sliced bread. The greatest thing ever. It's too good to be true. It's fantastic.
Master-Annuity-Calculators-with-These-Tips

Master Annuity Calculators with These Tips

Today's topic is a very good one. It's about mastering annuity calculators with secrets and tips from Stan The Annuity Man of all people.
How-To-Know-If-Your-Annuity-Is-Safe

How To Know If Your Annuity Is Safe

But today, this topic is unique. It is called How to Know if Your Annuity Is Safe. Are the companies you're investing in, the annuity companies, safe?
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When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

I'm your host, Stan, The Annuity Man. Today's topic is: When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice. Let me explain that to you. Most people, incorrectly, and even some advisors and financial journals, think that annuities are only one type—lifetime income or Immediate Annuity.
Annuity-Statements-of-Understanding:-Flushing-Out-The-Truth

Annuity Statements of Understanding: Flushing Out The Truth

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. Yes, Stan knows. Bo does not know. I know Stan knows because Stan is The Annuity Man and the number one agent in the country.
100k-Annuity-Payout

100k Annuity Payout

The topic today is the general question that everybody asks me because they think all annuities are one type, work the same, and are all priced the same.