Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

The great part about Steve’s message is that he has brought it down to “our level” so the consumer can understand the value proposition that annuities offer the retirement planning consumer.
Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

People are like, "Hey Stan, what are the rates, and what are the best? What type of annuity are you talking about? Are you talking about interest rates?
4 Legs Of The Retirement Income Stool

4 Legs Of The Retirement Income Stool (SPIA, DIA, QLAC, Income Rider)

Today's topic's a good one. What are the four legs of the retirement income stool? Think of a stool, a retirement income stool with four legs.
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Book Your Flight Now: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is about booking your flight to annuity safety. I know you're saying, "That sounds good, Stan. That sounds like a T-shirt that you would wear. Book your flight to annuity safety. What does that mean?"Let me tell you what that means.
Adjusting for Inflation With a MYGA

Adjusting for Inflation With a MYGA

I'm amped; I’m ready to go. I feel good because we have a good topic today about Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities and how they solve for inflation, how they can solve for inflation, and at least address it pragmatically and contractually.
Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Annuities pros and cons. We’ll pick apart the Barron's Annuity list, which is an annual thing they put in their publication. They call it the Gold Standard, looking at annuities. Barron's article makes me scream at the top of my lungs, even though they have quoted me numerous times in the past.
Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

I have a controversial topic that will either make you mad, make you think or both. Hopefully, both; I want you to get mad about this because I want you to realize that what I'm getting ready to tell you is true if you think about it.
Mr. FIA-X: The Truth About Fixed Index Annuity Returns

Mr. FIA-X: The Truth About Fixed Index Annuity Returns

The infamous and anonymous Mr. FIA-X joined the Fun With Annuities podcast once again to shine the light on Fixed Index Annuity returns factually.We started off the podcast with both of us going on the record that we are fans of the FIA strategy.
Annuities Explained by Age

Annuities Explained by Age 18-34, 35-54, 55-64, 65+

Today we are talking about the ages that you need to purchase an annuity.
Transferring a Maturing CD to a MYGA

Transferring a Maturing CD to a MYGA

Today’s topic is transferring a maturing CD certificate of deposit into an MYGA. Should you do that? Could you do that? Can you do that? How can you do that? Is it suitable? Is it appropriate? Those are all good questions.
Would More Money Really Change Your Life? Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Would More Money Really Change Your Life? Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is a good one, and it will make you think. Will more money change your life? I want you to think about that for a second. Would more money change your life? Would you buy a different car? Would you buy different clothes? Would you eat out more? Would it change your overall lifestyle?
Annuities Explained – Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity

Annuities Explained – Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity

Let’s talk about Fixed Annuities versus variable annuities, which I love to talk about.
Volatile or Contractual: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Volatile or Contractual: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is, and it's a good question, is your retirement plan volatile or contractual? Are you at the whim of the markets, at the whim of wars and dictators and crazy people and missile launches and Bitcoin fraud? Are you volatile, or are you contractual? And I guess the better question is, which one do you want to be?
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Marcia Mantell: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning?

If I had to choose a smart person to hang out with and drink a cup of coffee with, it would be Marcia Mantell. She is the definition of “glass half full” when helping out retirees, pre-retirees, and baby boomers.
What Is A 1035 Exchange Transfer

What Is A 1035 Exchange Transfer

For people that enjoy reading the IRS tax code in their spare time, I would encourage you to flip to section 1035 and read about life insurance and annuity transfers. For those of you with a life, just let me explain the important details, so it’s easy to understand.