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April 17, 2026
Why Is an Equity Indexed Annuity Considered to Be Fixed?
Equity Indexed Annuities are considered fixed because they are insurance products, not securities, and are designed for principal protection.
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Why Is an Equity Indexed Annuity Considered to Be Fixed?
Equity Indexed Annuities are considered fixed because they are insurance products, not securities, and are designed for principal protection.
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Best Performing Fee-Based Annuity
There is no best fee-based annuity. In fact, most annuities should not have ongoing management fees at all.
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Which Retirement Plan Comes With a Guaranteed Benefit at Retirement?
Only one type of retirement plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement, and most people no longer have access to it.
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Can Your Annuity Income Increase With Inflation? Here’s the Truth
Learn how to plan for inflation using annuities and reverse-engineered income strategies that align with your retirement goals.
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Best Single Premium Annuity Payouts
Discover how to get the best Single Premium Immediate Annuity payouts. Learn what impacts rates and how to shop smart with Stan The Annuity Man.
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How To Shop Like A Pro In 2025
Learn how to shop like a pro for annuities with Stan The Annuity Man. Avoid sales traps and get the best contractual guarantees.
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How to Reverse Engineer Annuities to Fight Inflation
Worried about inflation? Learn how to reverse engineer annuities for guaranteed income when you actually need it. No hype. Just facts.
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August 4, 2025
How to Set Up Annuity Income Payments
Learn how annuity income payments are set up, how lifetime income works, and how to structure payments to fill your retirement income gap.
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August 3, 2025
MYGAs vs Inflation: How to Lock In Guaranteed Returns
Learn how to use a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) to protect your principal and plan for inflation without risking your retirement.
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July 31, 2025
What Is a Retirement Annuity?
Understand retirement annuities and how to choose the best one for your goals. Learn about Principal Protection and Lifetime Income options.
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July 30, 2025
Searching for Growth or Guarantees?
Stop threading the market needle. Learn how annuities provide guaranteed income and principal protection without the volatility.
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July 28, 2025
Best Rates for Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities
Discover how Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs) work, how they compare to CDs, and how to lock in top fixed rates with no annual fees or market risk.
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July 27, 2025
Annuity vs Perpetuity: Key Differences Explained
Learn the key differences between annuities and perpetuities in plain English, including real-life examples and how lifetime income works.
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May 29, 2025
Do Rich People Buy Annuities
Some wealthy people use annuities, not for growth, but to transfer risk, protect assets, and guarantee income for the people they care about.
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May 28, 2025
Annuity Light Switch Income Guarantees
Light switch income guarantees let you control when annuity payouts begin. Learn how this flexible feature works for retirement planning.
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May 26, 2025
How to Calculate Taxable Income on an Annuity
Learn how to calculate taxable income on an annuity, including what portions are taxed and how to avoid unexpected IRS surprises in retirement.
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May 22, 2025
What Is the Difference Between a Pension and an Annuity?
Pensions and annuities both create lifetime income, but who backs the guarantee and how flexible it is makes all the difference.
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May 21, 2025
The Scars of Scarcity: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
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.
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