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The perfect annuity doesn’t exist. Learn why all annuities have limits, how Social Security fits in, and what guarantees really matter.

What is a MYGA? Learn how Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities work, their benefits, tax deferral, and if they’re right for your retirement.

MYGA vs CD: Which is Right for You?

Learn how Fixed Index Annuities work, their benefits, risks, and if FIAs are the right retirement income strategy for your future.

Learn how annuities are structured, priced, and sold. Stan The Annuity Man explains SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, MYGAs, and more—without the sales pitch.

Can You Buy an Annuity at Any Age? (2025 Retirement Guide)

Discover 3 key retirement income strategies: the 4% rule, bonds and dividends, and annuities for guaranteed lifetime income.

Learn the 2025 QLAC rules, new $210,000 contribution limit, and key disadvantages to know before buying a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract.

Learn how to keep your powder dry with annuity income planning. Explore flexible strategies using SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, MYGAs, and Income Riders to maximize lifetime income.

Discover smart strategies to address inflation in retirement. Learn how annuities, COLA riders, and staggered income plans can protect your income.

Learn the pros and cons of Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs) and how they can secure future lifetime income in your retirement plan.

Learn how a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) works, 2025 IRS contribution limits, tax benefits, and rules for using IRA funds to create guaranteed future income.

Learn the truth about inflation-adjusted annuities, COLA riders, and Indexed Annuities so you can make informed decisions for retirement income.

Learn how to build your own annuity retirement plan with lifetime income using SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, and Income Riders.

Learn how to plan for inflation using annuities and reverse-engineered income strategies that align with your retirement goals.