Is My Annuity Qualified?

So, how do I know if my annuity is qualified? What is a qualified annuity?  >> READ MORE

How To Calculate Taxable Income On An Annuity

So, how do you calculate taxable income on an annuity? It's very important for you to understand the taxation of annuities.  >> READ MORE

Don't Buy Annuity Stories: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

Today's topic is, "Don't buy annuity stories." That's a big one to unpack, but let's start unpacking it.  >> READ MORE

Annuity Examples: Enhanced Benefit Riders

We're talking about enhanced benefit riders and some examples. Really what we are talking about is income riders that have some enhanced benefits attached to them.  >> READ MORE

Annuity Comparison: MYGA vs. CD

Today we're talking about annuity comparisons, MYGAs, and Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities versus CDs. What's the difference? Are they the same? Should I buy them? All of that.  >> READ MORE

You Won The Game! Why Are You Still Playing?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

Today's topic's a good one. If you've won the game, then why are you still playing?  >> READ MORE

Annuity Examples: Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs)

Today, we are looking at Single Premium Immediate Annuities, the granddaddy of all annuity products. Very simple, you can explain it to a nine-year-old, no offense to nine-year-olds.  >> READ MORE

Why People HATE Stan The Annuity Man

Why do people hate Stan the Annuity Man? He's so intense. Here's the bottom line. We’ll talk about this at length, but at the end of the day, I'm so intense because I want to make sure that you make a good, informed, and factual decision if you're considering annuities.  >> READ MORE

Sign Now! Decide Later?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

Today's topic is called Sign Now, Decide Later. Sign the paperwork now, Mrs. Jones, just sign it and we'll just have it here and then you can make a decision. Never ever, ever, ever do that.  >> READ MORE

Replay: Live Q&A Maximizing Your Retirement With Annuities June 2022

Recorded: Saturday, June 11 at 12 p.m. EST. Stan The Annuity Man, kicked off the Live Q&A discussing maximizing your retirement income.  >> READ MORE