Article

Fixed-Index-Annuity-Rates:-Why-Renewal-Rates-Matter

Fixed Index Annuity Rates: Why Renewal Rates Matter

What are we talking about today? The most popular product on the planet. The best thing since sliced bread. The greatest thing ever. It's too good to be true. It's fantastic.
Master-Annuity-Calculators-with-These-Tips

Master Annuity Calculators with These Tips

Today's topic is a very good one. It's about mastering annuity calculators with secrets and tips from Stan The Annuity Man of all people.
How-To-Know-If-Your-Annuity-Is-Safe

How To Know If Your Annuity Is Safe

But today, this topic is unique. It is called How to Know if Your Annuity Is Safe. Are the companies you're investing in, the annuity companies, safe?
When-Annuitization-Becomes-the-Final-Choice:-Shootin'-It-Straight-with-Stan

When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

I'm your host, Stan, The Annuity Man. Today's topic is: When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice. Let me explain that to you. Most people, incorrectly, and even some advisors and financial journals, think that annuities are only one type—lifetime income or Immediate Annuity.
Annuity-Statements-of-Understanding:-Flushing-Out-The-Truth

Annuity Statements of Understanding: Flushing Out The Truth

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. Yes, Stan knows. Bo does not know. I know Stan knows because Stan is The Annuity Man and the number one agent in the country.
100k-Annuity-Payout

100k Annuity Payout

The topic today is the general question that everybody asks me because they think all annuities are one type, work the same, and are all priced the same.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Where-Are-the-Guaranteed-Products?

Retirement Expert Rants: Where Are the Guaranteed Products?

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm concerned right now because I'm seeing with many carriers that they have stopped promoting their guaranteed products.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Your-Broker-Now-Sells-Annuities

Retirement Expert Rants: Your Broker Now Sells Annuities

Today, I'm going on a bit of a rant about your broker and banker selling you annuities. I know, every time you turn around, someone's trying to sell you an annuity.
The-Annuity-Man's-Honest-Reaction-to-Dave-Ramsey

The Annuity Man's Honest Reaction to Dave Ramsey

The Annuity Man's Honest Reaction to Dave Ramsey
Why-Single-Premium-Immediate-Annuities-(SPIAs)-Work

Why Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs) Work

Today, we will discuss the granddaddy of all annuities: Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs). I’ll explain why they work, why they remain the most efficient and pro-consumer annuity type.
Does-Annuity-Income-Fluctuate?

Does Annuity Income Fluctuate?

Okay, so we’re talking about annuities. Does it fluctuate? The answer is not usually, but it can if you want it to. Remember, annuities are customizable. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Do-You-Need-More-Annuities-Than-Social-Security?

Do You Need More Annuities Than Social Security?

Today's topic is: Do you need more annuities than Social Security? So, all you out there saying, "Oh, I’d never buy an annuity, Stan. Terrible. I’d never buy one," first of all, that’s not smart.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Your-Agent-Should-Not-Be-Your-Friend

Retirement Expert Rants: Your Agent Should Not Be Your Friend

When you call yourself Stan The Annuity Man, you've burned the boat, right? But what I’m going to talk to you about today is what bothers me about the industry, and it bothers me not only about the annuity industry but advisors in the financial world in general.
Annuity-Benefits:-What-Happens-When-You-Become-Ill?

Annuity Benefits: What Happens When You Become Ill?

Let's talk about annuity benefits and what happens when you become ill, sick, vomiting, not feeling good, and need help. We can address those issues with annuities—up to a point.
Guaranteed-Income-in-Retirement:-The-Power-of-Income-Riders

Guaranteed Income in Retirement: The Power of Income Riders

I'm glad you joined me today for this blog. We're talking about retirement withdrawal strategies using Income Riders. So, we're going to talk about how Income Riders work, where they're attached, what products use Income Riders, what you should know.