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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.

Today, we're discussing annuity examples, a beginner's guide to annuities. There’s so much misinformation, bad information, and sales pitch nonsense about annuities.

Hi, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. What am I ranting about today? Annuity TV ads. And that doesn’t mean just from annuity people, but from non-annuity people as well.

Today’s topic is a good one: Belt and Suspenders Annuity Strategies. And you might be thinking, "Wait a minute, Stan. What? Belt and suspenders?"

What are the two ways to earn interest and delay taxes? Great question and I'm glad you're here.

Learn how a MYGA ladder cash-out strategy can deliver guaranteed lump sums at specific times while earning tax-deferred interest along the way.

We’re going to go over this guarantee for future income so you can understand how it works and whether it fits your income needs down the line.

Listen up, lean in, get comfortable, and grab your coffee because we're about to talk about your retirement plan not being an annuity game.

Fixed Index Annuities are often misunderstood, overhyped, and oversold. This breaks down when they make sense and when they don’t.

Now, let’s talk about what we’re going to go over. It’s a lot, but I’m going to be very succinct and informational, and at the end, you'll know what a QLAC does and if you actually need a QLAC or want to get quotes.

Welcome to Shooting It Straight With Stan. I am your host, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. So glad you joined me for this topic, which is a good one.

Let’s talk about Fixed Indexed Annuities. What are they? When should you buy one? Why should you buy one? What’s all the hype? Why is everyone I meet trying to sell me a Fixed Indexed Annuity?

I'm glad you joined me today. We have a great topic: annuity comparisons. We're diving into Indexed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), versus Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs).

Disadvantages of Fixed Index Annuities

Today's topic is FIAs: The Real Story. We get a lot of calls about this because people are getting sales pitches that sound too good to be true—because they are.