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Do-Income-Riders-Protect-Against-Inflation

Do Income Riders Protect Against Inflation

Do Income Riders protect against inflation? Learn the truth about COLA riders, annuity myths, and how to plan smarter with Stan The Annuity Man.
How-To-Shop-Like-A-Pro-In-2025

How To Shop Like A Pro In 2025

Learn how to shop like a pro for annuities with Stan The Annuity Man. Avoid sales traps and get the best contractual guarantees.
Annuity-Income:-How-To-Set-Up-Your-Payments

How to Set Up Annuity Income Payments

Learn how annuity income payments are set up, how lifetime income works, and how to structure payments to fill your retirement income gap.
MYGAs-vs-Inflation:-How-to-Lock-In-Guaranteed-Returns

MYGAs vs Inflation: How to Lock In Guaranteed Returns

Learn how to use a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) to protect your principal and plan for inflation without risking your retirement.
What-Is-a-Retirement-Annuity?

What Is a Retirement Annuity?

Understand retirement annuities and how to choose the best one for your goals. Learn about Principal Protection and Lifetime Income options.
Best-Rates-for-Multi-Year-Guarantee-Annuities

Best Rates for Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities

Discover how Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs) work, how they compare to CDs, and how to lock in top fixed rates with no annual fees or market risk.
Annuity-vs-Perpetuity:-Key-Differences-Explained

Annuity vs Perpetuity: Key Differences Explained

Learn the key differences between annuities and perpetuities in plain English, including real-life examples and how lifetime income works.
Longevity-Annuity:-How-Does-It-Work?

Longevity Annuity: How Does It Work?

Longevity Annuity: How Does It Work?
Do-Rich-People-Buy-Annuities

Do Rich People Buy Annuities

Some wealthy people use annuities, not for growth, but to transfer risk, protect assets, and guarantee income for the people they care about.
How-to-Calculate-Taxable-Income-on-an-Annuity

How to Calculate Taxable Income on an Annuity

Learn how to calculate taxable income on an annuity, including what portions are taxed and how to avoid unexpected IRS surprises in retirement.
What-is-an-Annuity-Income-Rider?

What is an Annuity Income Rider?

An annuity income rider guarantees lifetime payouts. Learn how it works, what it costs, and when it makes sense for retirement income planning.
What-Is-the-Difference-Between-a-Pension-and-an-Annuity?

What Is the Difference Between a Pension and an Annuity?

Pensions and annuities both create lifetime income, but who backs the guarantee and how flexible it is makes all the difference.

The Scars of Scarcity: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

We’re talking about clients who worry about running out of money and wonder if they have enough. This is one of the issues that my team solves every single day. We make sure the contractual guarantees are in place.
What-Happens-at-the-End-of-a-MYGA-Term?

What Happens at the End of a MYGA Term?

Today, we’re diving into Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs), the annuity industry's version of a CD. A lot of people say, "I hate all annuities, Stan."
Does-the-4%-Rule-for-Retirement-Income-Still-Work?

Does the 4% Rule for Retirement Income Still Work?

Does the 4% Rule Still Work for Retirement Income Planning? We will discuss the 4% rule and how very smart people have factually and academically destroyed it.