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February 3, 2026
When Single Premium Immediate Annuities Are Used for Retirement Income
Single Premium Immediate Annuities are used to convert accumulated savings into guaranteed lifetime income with no market attachment.
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When Single Premium Immediate Annuities Are Used for Retirement Income
Single Premium Immediate Annuities are used to convert accumulated savings into guaranteed lifetime income with no market attachment.
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Preparing for Retirement on a Low Income: What Actually Matters
Preparing for retirement on a low income requires discipline, risk reduction near retirement, and focusing on guaranteed income rather than market speculation.
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Is Retirement Income Taxable Under Current Law?
Retirement income is considered income and is generally taxed, with the tax treatment depending on where the income comes from and the type of account used.
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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
Income Riders and Annuitization Explained: Two Paths to Lifetime Income
Two different annuity structures can create lifetime income, but they work very differently. This explains how Income Riders and annuitization compare, without the sales pitch.
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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?
Whether you can take money out of an annuity depends on the type you own and how it is structured. Understanding the rules matters before you buy.
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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
Long-term investing is not just about growth. It is about income, protection, and making sure your money lasts as long as you do.
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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?
Retirement isn’t about a magic number. It’s about your income floor and knowing exactly what hits your bank account every month.
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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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April 13, 2025
Annuity RMD: Who Cares Other Than the Ultra Rich
Required Minimum Distributions affect anyone with an IRA, not just the ultra-wealthy. Learn how annuities like QLACs and SPIAs can help you plan around RMDs.
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April 10, 2025
Retirement Income Planning Using Annuities
Retirement income planning isn’t about guessing returns, it’s about building a reliable income floor you can’t outlive.
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April 7, 2025
Immediate Annuities: How to Find the Best One
What are we talking about today? The granddaddy of all annuities—Immediate Annuities. I’m going to tell you how to choose them, how to find them, how to shop for them, etc.
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