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Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm so glad you joined me today. When people often read these blogs, they're so enamored and say, "Wow, that's really informative, yet not salesy."

Today's topic is a good one: increase your income floor as you age. In other words, that income floor, that amount that's hitting your bank account every single month, needs to be increased as you get older.

Hey, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. That includes the one you're sitting in and your state of residence. Yes, I can sell you an annuity there. The question is, do you even need one?

IRA annuity. What is that all about? First of all, let's talk about IRAs and annuities. IRA is a structure. Think of it as a house. The annuity, or whatever you purchase, mutual funds, whatever, is the furniture that goes inside the house.

From a principal preservation stage, you're trying to preserve your health, but a lot of people are at a stage now. They're trying to preserve the principal and not take the market losses like they have been. Maybe that's you.

Today's topic is a good one, and it is this. If you've won the game, then why are you still playing? I want you to think about that for a second.

Inflation-adjusted annuities pros and cons. The good news is you already own the best inflation annuity on the planet, Social Security. It is an annuity. And you're like, "No, it's not." I love those who call me up and say, "I hate annuities."

What are we talking about today? We're talking about annuity payouts. Are they all for life? Are all of them lifetime income products? No, they're not, but most of them are. But we're going to go through both types so you can make a good decision if you even need one, and if you do, how to get one.

Today's topic is a really good one and timely: 25% annuity bonuses, 35% annuity bonuses. Is this stuff real? Is there actually a philanthropist at an annuity company, the CEO, who wakes up in the morning and says, "You know what? I think I'm going to give money away.

So, how much income do I need, you need, we need, all of us need in retirement? Never ask anyone that question except Stan The Annuity Man, because that is a layup for most salespeople. They'll try to sell you something.

Today's topic is a very good one and important. Annuity rates versus payout rates. Is there a difference, Stan? You're darn right there's a difference. You know what else is different? This really smooth Adidas T-shirt that I got from my PR team.

Today's topic is a good one. Are RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) a forced annuity? I mean, should Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, should I look at my RMDs as a forced annuity type of income stream?

I'm revved up today because the topic is live off the interest until you can't. What am I talking about? I'm talking about current interest rates.

Today's topic is what I love about MYGAs, Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities. Yes, I'm wearing the "I Heart Annuity Haters" shirt today. People love it. Well, a lot of people say, "I hate all the annuities, Stan. I hate them because this guy said it in a print ad." Come on, man.

Today's topic is this question: annuity fancy or annuity contractual? Now, there are many types of annuities. You already own one. It's called Social Security. It's the best inflation annuity on the planet.