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December 29, 2025
How Much Will You Really Earn From an Annuity
Learn how much you can really earn from different types of annuities, from guaranteed rates to lifetime income payouts, and why the contract always determines the true return.
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How Much Will You Really Earn From an Annuity
Learn how much you can really earn from different types of annuities, from guaranteed rates to lifetime income payouts, and why the contract always determines the true return.
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If You Love a SPIA, Say Hello to a DIA
Learn the truth about SPIAs and DIAs, how they work, and how to choose the right lifetime income strategy based on when you want payments to start.
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The Truth Beyond the Annuity Sales Pitch
Get the truth behind annuity sales pitches. Learn what annuities really guarantee, what is marketing noise, and how to focus on the contract instead of the hype.
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May 18, 2025
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.
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May 15, 2025
What Is the Difference Between an Annuity and an IRA?
Today’s topic is the difference between an annuity and an IRA. Let’s talk about that.
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May 12, 2025
How Do Insurance Companies Make Money on Fixed Index Annuities?
We’re talking about how annuity companies make money on Fixed Indexed Annuities. We’re going to cover a lot of things: What is a Fixed Indexed Annuity? What does it solve for? How does it work?
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May 11, 2025
Annuities: The Best Offense for Diminished Capacity Retirement Planning
Today we’re talking about how annuities are the best offense and strategy against diminished capacity when planning for retirement.
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May 8, 2025
Annuity Death Benefits: How Are They Paid?
Today, we're talking about annuity death benefits. You buy an annuity, and you die—what happens?
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May 5, 2025
Lifetime Income Benefit Rider Vs. Annuitization
So, you're looking for income and want to know the difference between a lifetime income benefit rider and what's called annuitization.
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May 4, 2025
Unpacking Deferred Annuities: SPDA, FPDA, MVA
Today, we're talking about Deferred Annuities and some acronyms you may not know until you get your policy: SPDA, FPDA, and MVA.
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May 4, 2025
Can You Take Your Money Out of an Annuity?
In this blog, I’ll talk about different types of annuities and how you can take money out, whether it's interest, lifetime income, or withdrawals. We're going to cover all of that in detail.
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April 28, 2025
Should You Get Out of Your Annuity?
Today, we’re going to answer the question: Should you get out of your annuity? We’ll ensure you understand the best way to do that and whether it’s even possible.
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April 27, 2025
Best Long-Term Investment Strategies
Today, we’re talking about the best long-term investment strategies. You’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute, Mr. Blue Tracksuit, dude, Mr. Stan The Annuity Man, you’re talking about long-term investment strategies?”
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April 24, 2025
Retirement Expert Rants: Annuities in the News
Let’s talk about annuities in the news. I’m pretty upset about what’s going on with that, and I want you to understand that you'll see many articles. You can call it "fake annuity news."
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April 21, 2025
Annuity Income: What Is It and How Does It Work
What are we talking about today? We’re talking about annuity income and how it works. You say, "Well, Stan, it's pretty basic. It just sends me income." No, it's bigger than that.
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April 20, 2025
How Much Do You Really Need to Retire?
Today's topic is how much you need to retire. I know this is a money topic, but I’ll cover more than just that, because that’s what I do—I can free-form this
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April 17, 2025
Average Retirement Income: How Can Annuities Help?
Average Retirement Income: How Can Annuities Help?
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April 14, 2025
Annuity Retirement Plan: How to Create One
Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states, here to talk about how to create your own annuity retirement plan. That’s a good thing, right?
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