Can-You-Lose-Money-in-an-Annuity?

Can You Lose Money in an Annuity?

Let's talk about the types. Why are you reading this blog? Why'd you stay around? Because you're going to know after this blog, if you you lose money with an annuity.
3-Ways-to-Convert-Retirement-Savings-Into-Income

3 Ways to Convert Retirement Savings Into Income

So, what are three ways to convert your retirement savings into income? Hi there. I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent license in all 50 states. Today, we're going to break down those three ways.
What-Is-Annuitization?

What Is Annuitization?

"What is Annuitization?" What the heck is that? It's hard to spell and pronounce, but annuitization is a way of getting income from an annuity, whether for lifetime income or a specific period of time. We're going to go through all of that now.
Start-Acting-Annuity-Rich-(Wear a Suit!)-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan-(TAM-Classic)

Start Acting Annuity Rich (Wear a Suit!) Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is a really good one, and I want you to listen because I'm talking to most of you out there. And it's called Start Acting Annuity Rich. Now all of you out there, "Well, Stan, I'm not rich. I'm not rich. I'm just telling you I'm not rich." I'm telling you, you are.
What-Is-a-Multi-Year-Guaranteed-Annuity?

What Is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity?

Today's topic is what is a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity, which is very important because you're not going to hear about this at the bad chicken dinner seminar. Why? Because they're very simplistic with commissions that are very, very low, which means it's good for you.
Annuity-Scams:-What-to-Watch-Out-For-(TAM-Classic)

Annuity Scams: What to Watch Out For (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a good one, and I'm sure when you saw the title, you're like, "I'm going to read this one. I know he's going to go crazy." Annuity scams and what to watch out for.
Retirement-Calculator:-What-Is-the-Average-401(K)-Balance-of-a-60-Year-Old

Retirement Calculator: What Is the Average 401(K) Balance of a 60-Year-Old

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. We're talking about retirement calculators how much a 60-year-old has in their 401k. I get that question a lot, how much does a 60-year-old have or how much money does a 70-year-old have in retirement, et cetera
Automate Your Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Automate Your Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is from a friend of mine, Michael Finke, a smart guy in the room, the Mount Rushmore of smart guys. His face is on that Mount Rushmore, Mount Annuitymore, Michael Finke, F-I-N-K-E.
Sheryl Garrett: Financial Planning on YOUR Terms (TAM Classic)

Sheryl Garrett: Financial Planning on YOUR Terms (TAM Classic)

We’ve been trained to go get a second opinion if we have a significant medical issue come up, but why in the world do we not get a second opinion if we’re getting ready to make a decision as significant as retirement.
Retirement Tips: Annuities Are About More Than Covering Expenses

Retirement Tips: Annuities Are About More Than Covering Expenses

Today, we will talk about annuities and why they're just not for covering expenses. I know there are these boring products, and I promote them as boring products because they are boring products. I mean, they're contracts.
Retirement Income: Are Multiple Annuities a Good Idea?

Retirement Income: Are Multiple Annuities a Good Idea?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm holding up the trusty clipboard. The will do, not might do, clipboard. You know what that means? You know what the Pavlovian side of you, the mouth starts drooling.
Compare Immediate Annuity Rates: The Truth Behind Percentages

Compare Immediate Annuity Rates: The Truth Behind Percentages

Today is a very important topic. We're going to compare Immediate Annuity rates and answer that question, the truth about those percentages you see all the time. I'll kind of break all that down because there's a lot of misleading information.
The Older You Are, the Higher the Annuity Payment: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

The Older You Are, the Higher the Annuity Payment: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a good one, and it's one that is a no-brainer but one that I keep repeating, so I'm going to hammer it factually as only Stan The Annuity Man can do. It's the older you are, the higher the annuity payment.
Annuity Cost Calculator: Decide How Much You Should Spend

Annuity Cost Calculator: Decide How Much You Should Spend

So, how much should you spend on your annuity using an annuity calculator? How does that all work? Of course, I'm going to tell you, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, top agent in this beloved United States of America.
Does an Annuity Count as Income?

Does an Annuity Count as Income?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm so glad you joined me today. When people often read these blogs, they're so enamored and say, "Wow, that's really informative, yet not salesy."