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Everyone keeps asking me, “Hey Stan what's in your retirement portfolio? Does the master of the universe, The Annuity Man, America's Annuity agent®, drink the Kool-Aid? Do you buy what you sell?" Huh, good question. We're going to go into all of that.

When you are one of the top personal money managers in the country, you have access to some of the top minds in the financial world. Owen Schrum’s status allows him to have conversations with the movers and shakers on Wall Street, which he then uses that insight to the benefit of his main street clients.

I'm just going to pat myself, and my team, on the back because I'm going to rave about our process. Now, I have to credit how this has been set up. My CEO and Director of Operations. Very smart, has been in the industry a long time, and has put together the process and the best practices for when you become a client and how you go through that paperwork with us and how it works.

Today's topic is what a Lifetime Income Benefit Rider is? We're going to go over that guarantee for future income. You will understand how it works and if it fits what you're trying to achieve from an income later® standpoint.

What a treat to have Gary Baker from CANNEX back on the podcast. I tease Gary that his nickname should be “Gary Baker…the Annuity Dream Maker” because he is literally behind the majority of lifetime income annuities purchased in the United States.

Why do you have to buy an annuity? We're going to answer that loaded question. We're going to cover all of the good, the bad, the ugly, the benefits, and the limitations of annuities. Why should you buy an annuity?

Hi there. Stan, The Annuity Man. America's Annuity agent® is licensed in all 50 states. Today's topic is Retirement Withdrawal Strategies. We will talk about Fixed Index Annuities, FIAs, today regarding retirement withdrawal strategies. Fixed Index Annuities are very popular, and often, they're mis-sold, over-hyped, and over-promised.

Today we're talking about annuity comparisons, QLACs, Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts versus DIAs, Deferred Income Annuities. We're going to compare them.

Jeff Miller continues to be one of our most popular guests because of his expertise on the Social Security topic. This podcast did not disappoint and is filled with incredible insight into what is happening with Social Security in 2022 and Jeff’s predictions for the future.

Why should you take a closer look at income riders? Income riders are attachments to some policies. Just hang in there with me; this is important. You're going to hear about income riders, and by the end, you should understand what they do and what they do not do.

Can I get my money out of an annuity without a surrender charge or penalty? Can you take all of your money out of an annuity? Yes, but it depends on the type.

I consider John Lenz one of the top annuity minds in the country. His depth of knowledge is something that I respect and rely upon. I was so happy to have John on the Fun With Annuities Podcast again because we covered annuity laddering, a topic and strategy that people need to be aware of.

Today's topic is essential. It's about Single Premium Immediate Annuity payouts, which is about the lifetime income stream. So, you need to know how to go about getting the highest contractual guarantee for your situation.

The question is, can I buy an annuity with cash? The short answer is yes, but there’s more to it. Pensions are the albatross that no one talks about because less than 10 percent of the private companies even offer pensions anymore.