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Learn the difference between potential annuity returns and contractual guarantees, and why annuities should be judged on what they will do, not what they might do.

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, including yours. Today's topic is, what's the difference between an annuity and an IRA? Let's talk about that.

Today's topic is annuity strategies across the political spectrum. It's political silly season. It is actually always a political silly season.

The question is, what are the four best annuities for retirement? We will go over annuities and which types I think are the best for retirement. That doesn't mean you need an annuity, but these are the ones that I feel are pro-customer if used correctly.

Are annuities confusing? Should it be rocket science to understand these things before buying them? The answer's absolutely not.

Hi out there in internet land. You're out there searching and googling for annuities, and you stumbled upon Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. Lucky you. You were looking for state guaranty funds. What's a state guaranty fund?

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man. Today, we're talking about inflation-adjusted annuities, how they work, if they're too good to be true, if they're better than sliced bread, and more.

Today's topic: Annuities Explained. People are like, "Explain this to us, Stan The Annuity Man." Fixed Annuity versus Variable Annuities, which I love to talk about. Now, disclaimer, I don't sell Variable Annuities.

Today, we will answer the burning question: how long will a million dollars last for retirement? There's no good answer, but I will go into the details. And if you have a million dollars, what does that mean? It might be enough, depending on your lifestyle, but let's dive into it.

Today's topic is a good one and a question that I always get, so let's address that now. Is it a good time to buy an annuity? Now, that's a loaded sales question. Most salespeople say an automatic yes.

Today's topic is a beauty. I can't wait to do this one. Who should not buy an annuity? Think about that. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, I sell more annuities than anyone on the planet ever, and I'm going to tell you who shouldn't buy an annuity.

Hello there. My name is Stan The Annuity Man. I'm America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. Yes, I sell annuities, but that's not why we're here. We're here to educate you on all things annuity. Today, we will talk about the benefits only annuities offer.

Are Fixed Index Annuities good against a stock market crash? What if the insurance company backing it goes under? What's your protection? Let's take them one at a time.

Annuities can generate income in two very different ways. This breaks down lifetime income versus interest income, and how each fits into real retirement planning.

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.