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4 Words: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is four words. Never touch the principal. Those are the four words I want you to focus on. Never touch the principal. What am I talking about? I am talking about the interest rate environment we're in right now at the time of this blog.
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Mark Iwry: Retirement Visionary & QLAC Champion

Mark Iwry has been called “A UNIQUELY POWERFUL Washington wonk.” A hero of our retirement system. A pension rock star. One of the world’s 30 top financial players. A legend. An inspiration.
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How Do Annuity Payouts Work?

Someone asked a great question: "How do annuity payouts work?" "Hey, Stan, I thought all annuities were the same. Hey, Stan, this guy on television said, 'I hate all annuities.' Hey, Stan, my broker, advisor, and master of the universe said never to look at annuities."
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The Scarlet Letter A: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is a heady one, one that will make you scratch your head a little bit and go, "Man, Stan, I didn't know you were that smart. I didn't know you were that well-read. My goodness."
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Roth IRA Annuity: Are the payments taxed?

The question of the day is sent in from one of our subscribers from our Stan The Annuity Man YouTube. The question is, "When you said fund from an IRA or other sources, is my understanding correct that funding from a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA is not a taxed event?"
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Market Needles or Annuity Haystacks: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Great topic today. It's a head-scratcher, and it's going to make you think. The topic is Market Needle or Annuity Haystack. We'll talk about markets, ups and downs, volatility, crypto, people trying to thread the needle to get these market returns, and if you're dependent upon so much unknown.
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Pam Krueger: Your Wealthramp to Fiduciary Advice

As nervous investors watched their account balances plummet, viewers of MoneyTrack, Pam Krueger’s weekly PBS TV series deluged her with requests asking how they could find a truly trustworthy financial advisor.
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Monthly Annuity Calculator: How Much Do You Need to Pay Yourself

How much will an annuity for lifetime income pay using our calculators? Both are great questions. And that's what today's topic is on because we're going to go through how to use the Annuity Calculators on this website.
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Annuities Risk: How Annuities Transfer Risk

Today we'll be talking about how annuities transfer risk. Annuities are insurance policies, and insurance companies exist to make a profit. That is absolutely correct.
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Fly First Class or Your Kids Will: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic's a good one; it hits close to home but might also hit close to home with you. It's called Fly First Class or Your Kids Will. I want you to think about that. I'm notorious for saying, "There are no U- Hauls behind hearses."
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QLAC Calculator, Max Funding, RMDs and More

I swear, I laugh out loud sometimes reading the negative articles on QLACs or the comments on QLAC or supposed financial experts that destroy QLACs, and they're comparing them to investments, and it's hilarious.
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Hire An Advisor That Grew Up Poor: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is a good one, it's personal, and it's come up a few times in part of the conversation with some people I've been working with. The topic is hiring an advisor that grew up poor. And I know you're saying, wait a minute, don't people change? What does that mean?
Terry Savage: The Savage Financial Truth in 2023

Terry Savage: The Savage Financial Truth in 2023

Financial royalty joined me once again on the podcast for her take on 2023. Terry is always a joy to bring on, and her energy is second to none. What a money dynamo!
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Managing Longevity Risk With Annuities

One of the biggest risks retirees face is outliving their savings. With people living longer than ever, there is a growing concern about whether retirement savings will last for the entirety of one's retirement.
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3 Years in or 3 Years Out: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is, three years in or three years out when you're looking at fixed rates. My rule is, if it's three years or in, you're buying CDs and treasuries. If it's three years and out, you're buying Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities or Fixed Rate Annuities, the annuity industry version of a CD.