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So, you're looking for income and want to know the difference between a lifetime income benefit rider and what's called annuitization.

Today, we're talking about Deferred Annuities and some acronyms you may not know until you get your policy: SPDA, FPDA, and MVA.

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.

Today's topic compares Fixed Indexed Annuity Income Riders to Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs). A common question we get is: Which one’s better?

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.

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?”

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."

Today's topic is a barn burner, as they would say in the South. I don’t know where that comes from, but I assume they’re burning barns for whatever reason. But this is a barn burner, and the topic is Annuity Illustration or Annuity Illusion.

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.

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

Average Retirement Income: How Can Annuities Help?

Today's topic is traditional vs. reverse MYGA ladder strategies. I will explain both so you can understand the differences and benefits.

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?

Today, we’re talking about annuity RMDs. Who cares about that, other than the ultra-rich, evil rich people who have huge IRAs and so on?

Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. And yes, this is not a drill—we're talking about retirement income planning using annuities. This is not a drill. It’s a hammer.