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Is a pension the same as an annuity? We’re going to explore that. The short answer is because I know you want it, but there’s not much difference. They’re both lifetime income guarantees.

We’re talking about clients who worry about running out of money and wonder if they have enough. This is one of the issues that my team solves every single day. We make sure the contractual guarantees are in place.

Does the 4% Rule Still Work for Retirement Income Planning? We will discuss the 4% rule and how very smart people have factually and academically destroyed it.

So, you're looking for income and want to know the difference between a lifetime income benefit rider and what's called annuitization.

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states, here to talk about how to create your own annuity retirement plan. That’s a good thing, right?

Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. And yes, this is not a drill—we're talking about retirement income planning using annuities. This is not a drill. It’s a hammer.

So, lovingly handcuffing your beneficiaries with annuity guarantees. You’re saying, "Wait a minute, what? Handcuffing, that doesn't sound lovingly." It does when it comes to finances.

Today’s topic is a good one: Belt and Suspenders Annuity Strategies. And you might be thinking, "Wait a minute, Stan. What? Belt and suspenders?"

We’re going to go over this guarantee for future income so you can understand how it works and whether it fits your income needs down the line.

Listen up, lean in, get comfortable, and grab your coffee because we're about to talk about your retirement plan not being an annuity game.

Today, we're talking about annuities in the stock market. I've about had it, okay? When people start comparing annuities with the stock market, especially with all the volatility we're going through right now, I think we can just shut all this down once and for all.

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

Annuities, as a category, are the only financial product that provides income as long as you are breathing. There's no return on investment (ROI) until you die.

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent. I've got to rant about something today. I've done this in the past and received both positive and negative comments about it.

Future income or income later is when I ask two questions: What do you want the money to contractually do? And when do you want those contractual guarantees to start?