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Index-Annuity-Riders-vs.-Dias:-Which-Is-Better-for-Future-Income?

Index Annuity Riders vs. DIAs: Which Is Better for Future Income?

Today's topic is a very good one, so lean in and listen. The topic is Index Annuity Income Riders versus Deferred Income Annuities, which are called DIAs. So, Index Annuity Income Riders versus DIAs.
What-Is-the-Difference-Between-an-Annuity-and-an-IRA?

What Is the Difference Between an Annuity and an IRA?

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, including yours. Today's topic is, what's the difference between an annuity and an IRA? Let's talk about that.
Annuity-Death-Benefits:-How-They-Are-Paid

Annuity Death Benefits: How They Are Paid

Today, we're talking about annuity death benefits. How do they work? It's like you are buying an annuity, and you die. What happens? We will go through that and how they are paid with annuities now.
Annuity-Tax-Deferral:-Top-Strategies-&-Tips

Annuity Tax Deferral: Top Strategies & Tips

Today's topic, annuity tax deferral, some of the top strategies and tips from yours truly, who's been doing this a long time. I always tell some agents that come up to me, I say, "I got shoes older than you."
Retirement-Tips:-What-Are-the-Four-Best-Annuity-Types-for-Retirement?

Retirement Tips: What Are the Four Best Annuity Types for Retirement?

The question is, what are the four best annuities for retirement? We will go over annuities and which types I think are the best for retirement. That doesn't mean you need an annuity, but these are the ones that I feel are pro-customer if used correctly.
Are-Annuities-Confusing?-Understanding-Annuities-Shouldn’t-Be-Rocket-Science

Are Annuities Confusing? Understanding Annuities Shouldn’t Be Rocket Science

Are annuities confusing? Should it be rocket science to understand these things before buying them? The answer's absolutely not.
Single-Premium-Immediate-Annuities-(SPIAs):-A-Comprehensive-Guide

Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs): A Comprehensive Guide

Today's topic is Single Premium Immediate Annuity, SPIAs. And a comprehensive guide to those. There's a lot of misinformation out there and you go, wait a minute, how's that even possible?
What-Is-a-State-Guaranty-Fund?

What Is a State Guaranty Fund?

Hi out there in internet land. You're out there searching and googling for annuities, and you stumbled upon Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. Lucky you. You were looking for state guaranty funds. What's a state guaranty fund?
Inflation-Adjusted-Annuities:-How-Do-They-Work?

Inflation-Adjusted Annuities: How Do They Work?

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man. Today, we're talking about inflation-adjusted annuities, how they work, if they're too good to be true, if they're better than sliced bread, and more.
Fixed-Annuity-vs.-Variable-Annuity-(TAM-Classic)

Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity (TAM Classic)

Today's topic: Annuities Explained. People are like, "Explain this to us, Stan The Annuity Man." Fixed Annuity versus Variable Annuities, which I love to talk about. Now, disclaimer, I don't sell Variable Annuities.
Retirement-Calculator:-How-Long-Will-1-Million-Dollars-Last?

Retirement Calculator: How Long Will 1 Million Dollars Last?

Today, we will answer the burning question: how long will a million dollars last for retirement? There's no good answer, but I will go into the details. And if you have a million dollars, what does that mean? It might be enough, depending on your lifestyle, but let's dive into it.
Laddering-Investments:-Principal-Protection-With-an-Annuity-Ladder

Laddering Investments: Principal Protection With an Annuity Ladder

We're going to talk about laddering investments and protecting your principal, all at the same time. Not lathering, that's clean investments. We're talking about laddering, like climbing the ladder.
Who-Should-NOT-Buy-an-Annuity?

Who Should NOT Buy an Annuity?

Today's topic is a beauty. I can't wait to do this one. Who should not buy an annuity? Think about that. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, I sell more annuities than anyone on the planet ever, and I'm going to tell you who shouldn't buy an annuity.
Annuity-Benefits:-2-Unique-Benefits-That-Annuities-Offer

Annuity Benefits: 2 Unique Benefits That Annuities Offer

Hello there. My name is Stan The Annuity Man. I'm America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. Yes, I sell annuities, but that's not why we're here. We're here to educate you on all things annuity. Today, we will talk about the benefits only annuities offer.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-The-Annuity-Industry-Needs-to-Focus-on-Guarantees

Retirement Expert Rants: The Annuity Industry Needs to Focus on Guarantees

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, and I'm here today to rant a little bit. I do this occasionally when things hit me the wrong way.