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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.

Today, we’re diving into Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs), the annuity industry's version of a CD. A lot of people say, "I hate all annuities, Stan."

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.

Today’s topic is the difference between an annuity and an IRA. Let’s talk about that.

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).

Today we’re talking about how annuities are the best offense and strategy against diminished capacity when planning for retirement.

Today, we're talking about annuity death benefits. You buy an annuity, and you die—what happens?

Today's topic is Avoiding Common Pitfalls With Annuity Purchases, which comes from the calls my team receives. They shared examples of things people could have avoided.

In this blog, I’ll talk about different types of annuities and how you can take money out, whether it's interest, lifetime income, or withdrawals. We're going to cover all of that in detail.

Today, we’re going to answer the question: Should you get out of your annuity? We’ll ensure you understand the best way to do that and whether it’s even possible.

Today, we’re talking about the best long-term investment strategies. You’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute, Mr. Blue Tracksuit, dude, Mr. Stan The Annuity Man, you’re talking about long-term investment strategies?”

Let’s talk about annuities in the news. I’m pretty upset about what’s going on with that, and I want you to understand that you'll see many articles. You can call it "fake annuity news."

Today's topic is a barn burner, as they would say in the South. I don’t know where that comes from, but I assume they’re burning barns for whatever reason. But this is a barn burner, and the topic is Annuity Illustration or Annuity Illusion.

What are we talking about today? We’re talking about annuity income and how it works. You say, "Well, Stan, it's pretty basic. It just sends me income." No, it's bigger than that.