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Roth IRAs and the Government: Why Politicians Are Targeting

I'm excited about this topic because this is a good one. It's about Roth IRAs and why the government is starting to target Roth IRAs and saying, "Let's look at this Roth IRA thing, let's focus in, let's get the telescope down to Roth IRAs.
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Buy The Annuity Drink: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

The topic today is buying the annuity drink. Now, let me explain that. My mom is a great soul. My dad passed away five years ago, and she's pivoted living her life. She has her circle of friends and travels and has fun.
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Best Long-Term Investment Strategies

Today we're talking about the best long-term investment strategies. I recently had a guest on my podcast called Fun with Annuities®. It comes out every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms.
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Scars of Scarcity: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is a good one and one that will make you think. The title is The Scars of Scarcity: Fear of Running Out. Not fear of missing out, fear of running out. Now, I have to give full credit to "The scars of scarcity" to my lovely wife, Christine, who came up with it.
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What To Know When Gap Filling Your Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is gap-filling strategies before Social Security. I get a lot of calls from people in their sixties who are thinking about waiting until age 70 to take their income from the best inflation annuity on the planet called Social Security.
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Jay Zawatsky: What really is money?

Jay Zawatsky is one of the most fascinating guests I’ve ever had on my Fun With Annuities® podcast. He is a professor, lawyer, researcher, radio show host, podcaster, and incredibly high IQ “unicorn” that knows much more than he revealed during our recording.
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Pivot Application Promise: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is the pivot application process. I'm proud of this one. This is unique to us at the Annuity Man® and one of the reasons I would like you to consider doing business with us now. We have gone through tremendous growth here at The Annuity Man, and I'm humbled.
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Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity

Today's topic is a good one. Are RMDs, Required Minimum Distributions? Let's talk about the requirement for distributions. When you turn 72, the IRS comes up to you from behind, and you don't know they're there.
Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

The great part about Steve’s message is that he has brought it down to “our level” so the consumer can understand the value proposition that annuities offer the retirement planning consumer.
Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

People are like, "Hey Stan, what are the rates, and what are the best? What type of annuity are you talking about? Are you talking about interest rates?
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Book Your Flight Now: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is about booking your flight to annuity safety. I know you're saying, "That sounds good, Stan. That sounds like a T-shirt that you would wear. Book your flight to annuity safety. What does that mean?"Let me tell you what that means.
Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Annuities pros and cons. We’ll pick apart the Barron's Annuity list, which is an annual thing they put in their publication. They call it the Gold Standard, looking at annuities. Barron's article makes me scream at the top of my lungs, even though they have quoted me numerous times in the past.
Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

I have a controversial topic that will either make you mad, make you think or both. Hopefully, both; I want you to get mad about this because I want you to realize that what I'm getting ready to tell you is true if you think about it.
Annuities Explained by Age

Annuities Explained by Age 18-34, 35-54, 55-64, 65+

Today we are talking about the ages that you need to purchase an annuity.
Would More Money Really Change Your Life? Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Would More Money Really Change Your Life? Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is a good one, and it will make you think. Will more money change your life? I want you to think about that for a second. Would more money change your life? Would you buy a different car? Would you buy different clothes? Would you eat out more? Would it change your overall lifestyle?