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Stop threading the market needle. Learn how annuities provide guaranteed income and principal protection without the volatility.

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.

Learn the key differences between annuities and perpetuities in plain English, including real-life examples and how lifetime income works.

Some wealthy people use annuities, not for growth, but to transfer risk, protect assets, and guarantee income for the people they care about.

Light switch income guarantees let you control when annuity payouts begin. Learn how this flexible feature works for retirement planning.

Learn how to calculate taxable income on an annuity, including what portions are taxed and how to avoid unexpected IRS surprises in retirement.

Pensions and annuities both create lifetime income, but who backs the guarantee and how flexible it is makes all the difference.

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.

An annuity and an IRA are not the same thing. One is a contract, the other is an account type, and confusing the two leads to bad decisions.

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.

Whether you can take money out of an annuity depends on the type you own and how it is structured. Understanding the rules matters before you buy.