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Learn how to spot annuity scams, misleading sales tactics, and false promises so you can buy the right annuity with confidence.

Annuities can protect your parents’ independence and prevent them from moving in. Learn how lifetime income keeps families financially stable.

Learn why the market can make you money today and take it away tomorrow, and how an annuity lifestyle locks in guarantees for peace of mind.

Learn how to guarantee lifetime income for your spouse after you’re gone. Discover how to plan it right without wasting money.

Learn how to lock in lifetime income without losing control. Get guaranteed payouts and flexibility with the right annuity strategy.

Understand the P.I.L.L. framework. Learn the 4 real problems annuities solve: principal protection, lifetime income, legacy, and long-term care.

In retirement, the Dow doesn’t matter, income does. Learn how annuities create guaranteed income you can count on for life.

Skip the sales hype. Learn why Stan The Annuity Man says annuities should only be bought for contractual guarantees, not empty promises.

You already own annuities through Social Security and RMDs. Learn why these guarantees matter and how they shape your retirement income.

Lump sum vs. annuity pension: learn how to compare offers, secure lifetime income, and choose the best option for your retirement.

Annuity expectations vs. reality: uncover sales myths, real guarantees, and how annuities truly fit into retirement planning.

Thinking about taking a loan from your annuity? Learn why annuity loans are rarely a good idea, the risks involved, and better alternatives to access your money.

One of the biggest fallacies in annuity land is people getting different information from the internet, their advisors (who often know nothing about annuities), or financial journalists (who, in most cases, know nothing about annuities).

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.