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February 6, 2026

Can Someone Age 80 or Older Own an Annuity?

People age 80 or older may still own annuities if the contract aligns with income or legacy goals rather than market growth.

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Can Someone Age 80 or Older Own an Annuity?

People age 80 or older may still own annuities if the contract aligns with income or legacy goals rather than market growth.

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Using Annuities for Income and Legacy at Advanced Ages

Annuities may still be used at advanced ages for income or legacy purposes, depending on contractual goals rather than age alone.

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What Are Indexed Annuities Designed to Do?

Indexed Annuities are fixed annuities designed to compete with CD returns and are commonly used as a vehicle for Income Riders.

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August 20, 2025

3 Strategies for Principal Protection

Discover the Principal Protection Trifecta—CDs, MYGAs, and Treasuries—for guaranteed safety, steady income, and zero market risk.

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August 14, 2025

How to Create Your Annuity Retirement Plan in 2025

Learn how to build your own annuity retirement plan with lifetime income using SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, and Income Riders.

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August 13, 2025

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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August 11, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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