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Annuity-Comparison:-FIA-vs.-MYGA

Annuity Comparison: FIA vs. MYGA

I'm glad you joined me today. We have a great topic: annuity comparisons. We're diving into Indexed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), versus Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs).

Annuity-Comparison:-FIA-vs.-MYGA

Annuity Comparison: FIA vs. MYGA

I'm glad you joined me today. We have a great topic: annuity comparisons. We're diving into Indexed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), versus Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs).

Annuity-Withdrawals:-Everything-You-Need-to-Know

Annuity Withdrawals: Everything You Need to Know

Today, we're talking about annuity withdrawals and everything you need to know by going through specific annuity types.

Types-of-Annuities:-How-to-Choose

Types of Annuities: How to Choose

Today, we're talking about how to choose annuities. With so many types out there, how do you decide? A lot of people say, "I hate all annuities." That's like saying you hate all restaurants, trucks, shoes, or socks.

Which-Is-Better:-Mutual-Fund-vs.-Annuity

February 2, 2025

Which Is Better: Mutual Fund vs. Annuity

Today's topic is a good one: which is better, a mutual fund or an annuity? You might be thinking, "Wait a minute, Stan, that's an easy one," but it's not. I'll explain the details after this.

How-to-Calculate-an-Annuity-and-Run-the-Right-Quotes

January 30, 2025

How to Calculate an Annuity and Run the Right Quotes

How do you calculate an annuity and get the right quotes? First things first, you need to figure out if you need an annuity at all. And then, if you do, what type works best?

Annuity-Income:-How-It-Works-For-Every-Annuity-Type

January 23, 2025

Annuity Income: How It Works For Every Annuity Type

Today, we're going to talk about annuity income and cover every type of annuity. There's not just one annuity. You can't hate all annuities because there are different types.

Fixed-Index-Annuity-Rates:-Why-Renewal-Rates-Matter

January 20, 2025

Fixed Index Annuity Rates: Why Renewal Rates Matter

What are we talking about today? The most popular product on the planet. The best thing since sliced bread. The greatest thing ever. It's too good to be true. It's fantastic.

Master-Annuity-Calculators-with-These-Tips

January 19, 2025

Master Annuity Calculators with These Tips

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.

How-To-Know-If-Your-Annuity-Is-Safe

January 16, 2025

How To Know If Your Annuity Is Safe

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?

Annuity-Statements-of-Understanding:-Flushing-Out-The-Truth

January 13, 2025

Annuity Statements of Understanding: Flushing Out The Truth

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.

100k-Annuity-Payout

January 12, 2025

100k Annuity Payout

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.

Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Where-Are-the-Guaranteed-Products?

January 9, 2025

Retirement Expert Rants: Where Are the Guaranteed Products?

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.

Strategic-Retirement-Planning-Using-Annuities-Shootin’-It-Straight-With-Stan

Shootin’ It Straight with Stan®

January 8, 2025

Strategic Retirement Planning Using Annuities Shootin’ It Straight With Stan

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.

Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Your-Broker-Now-Sells-Annuities

January 6, 2025

Retirement Expert Rants: Your Broker Now Sells Annuities

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

January 5, 2025

The Annuity Man's Honest Reaction to Dave Ramsey

The Annuity Man's Honest Reaction to Dave Ramsey

Does-Annuity-Income-Fluctuate?

December 30, 2024

Does Annuity Income Fluctuate?

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.

Annuities-Are-for-Do-It-Yourselfers:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan

Shootin’ It Straight with Stan®

December 25, 2024

Annuities Are for Do-It-Yourselfers: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

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.

Best-Variable-Annuity-Income-Riders

December 19, 2024

Best Variable Annuity Income Riders

Today's topic is Best Variable Annuity Income Riders. We're going to cover all the Variable Annuity Income Rider types, and I'll also blend in some Fixed Index Annuity Income Rider types.

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