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Today's topic is a very good one. It's about mastering annuity calculators with secrets and tips from Stan The Annuity Man of all people.

But today, this topic is unique. It is called How to Know if Your Annuity Is Safe. Are the companies you're investing in, the annuity companies, safe?

I'm your host, Stan, The Annuity Man. Today's topic is: When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice. Let me explain that to you. Most people, incorrectly, and even some advisors and financial journals, think that annuities are only one type—lifetime income or Immediate Annuity.

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. Yes, Stan knows. Bo does not know. I know Stan knows because Stan is The Annuity Man and the number one agent in the country.

The topic today is the general question that everybody asks me because they think all annuities are one type, work the same, and are all priced the same.

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm concerned right now because I'm seeing with many carriers that they have stopped promoting their guaranteed products.

Today's topic is strategic retirement planning using annuities. For many of you out there, you might be asking, "Wait a minute, are you a certified...?" No, I'm Stan The Annuity Man.

Today, I'm going on a bit of a rant about your broker and banker selling you annuities. I know, every time you turn around, someone's trying to sell you an annuity.

The Annuity Man's Honest Reaction to Dave Ramsey

Today, we will discuss the granddaddy of all annuities: Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs). I’ll explain why they work, why they remain the most efficient and pro-consumer annuity type.

Today's topic is a very good one. It's called "Can a 9-Year-Old Understand Your Annuity?" Now, I made my PR team leave that topic and title in place because I know there are grandfathers and people out there going, "Well, I've got a nine-year-old.”

Okay, so we’re talking about annuities. Does it fluctuate? The answer is not usually, but it can if you want it to. Remember, annuities are customizable. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Today's topic is: Do you need more annuities than Social Security? So, all you out there saying, "Oh, I’d never buy an annuity, Stan. Terrible. I’d never buy one," first of all, that’s not smart.

When you call yourself Stan The Annuity Man, you've burned the boat, right? But what I’m going to talk to you about today is what bothers me about the industry, and it bothers me not only about the annuity industry but advisors in the financial world in general.

For all of you do-it-yourselfers out there who've been managing your own money—running it through the Fidelitys, Vanguards, TDs, and Schwabs of the world—annuities are right up your alley.