Does An Annuity Count As Income

If an annuity is your only source of income, does it count for purposes of accruing a social security benefit, or is annuity income excluded?  >> READ MORE

You Already Own Two Annuities: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

Today's topic is all about the two annuities you already own. That's right, even you annuity haters have two, count that, TWO annuities.  >> READ MORE

Are Fixed Annuities a Good Idea

Today's topic is one that I've done before, but I need to repeat myself so you will understand the eccentricities, the details, the specifics, all that good stuff.  >> READ MORE

How Do Annuities Work At Death

Are there annuities where if you begin to take income or annuitize and then you suddenly pass away that "the bad insurance company" will keep your principal?  >> READ MORE

Your CPA Is Not Your Financial Advisor: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

Here we go again people un-qualified trying to sell annuities for nothing other than commission and revenue.  >> READ MORE

Annuity Retirement Calculator with Inflation Options Using SPIAs, DIAs, and QLAC

On my site, you can run quotes 24/7 365, and then you get me at the end of the process.  >> READ MORE

An Immediate Annuity Has Been Purchased With A Single Premium (SPIA)

Let’s talk about Single Premium Immediate Annuities, the granddaddy of all annuities, and how that works.  >> READ MORE

Payout Rates vs Interest Rates: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

There's a lot of confusion on this in the annuity world, payout rate, interest rate.  >> READ MORE

Replay: Live Q&A- What Do You Need an Annuity to Do for You? April 2022

Recorded: Saturday, April 9th at 12 p.m. EST. Stan the Annuity Man kicked off the Live Q&A with a brief intro to the two ways you can get a quote from The Annuity Man Calculators on his website.  >> READ MORE

Annuity Examples: What Not to Buy in 2022

I’m about to tell you what not to buy in the Annuity life insurance space in 2022 or what to be on the lookout for because the sales pitches are flawed.  >> READ MORE