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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.
Best-Variable-Annuity-Income-Riders

Best Variable Annuity Income Riders

Today's topic is Best Variable Annuity Income Riders. We're going to cover all the Variable Annuity Income Rider types, and I'll also blend in some Fixed Index Annuity Income Rider types.
The-Race-to-Annuity-Virtual-Selling

The Race to Annuity Virtual Selling

Before moving forward, think of it like online banking—you need to know exactly who you're dealing with. Is the agent properly set up? Do they follow best practices? Do they understand encryption?
Fixed-Indexed-Annuities:-Everything-You-Need-to-Know

Fixed Indexed Annuities: Everything You Need to Know

No, this isn't going to be a two-hour-long blog. Still, it could be if I were to explain every nuance of Fixed Indexed Annuities, Indexed Annuities, hybrid annuities—whatever you're being pitched.
Take-Personal-Responsibility-for-Your-Money

Take Personal Responsibility for Your Money

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, and I'm licensed in all 50 states. I'm known as America's annuity agent because I tell the brutal truth about these products, which needs to happen.
MYGA-2-SPIA-for-Full-Control-Annuity-Income:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan-(TAM-Classic)

MYGA-2-SPIA for Full-Control Annuity Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is something I have created, and it is great to see that the public loves it. I need to tell you about it once again. It's called MYGA 2 SPIA for full control and lifetime income.
Best-Annuities-for-Lifetime-Income:-Which-Type-Is-Best?

Best Annuities for Lifetime Income: Which Type Is Best?

All right, America. So, what are the best annuities for lifetime income? What are the best ones out there? Those are the ones you want to know about, right?
Evaluating-Annuity-Income-Increases:-Are-They-Worth-It?

Evaluating Annuity Income Increases: Are They Worth It?

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states with a very important topic. It's evaluating annuity income increases. The question is, are they worth it?
Fixed-Index-Annuity:-Do-FIAs-Get-Stock-Market-Returns?

Fixed Index Annuity: Do FIAs Get Stock Market Returns?

Hi there! Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent here to talk about those beloved Fixed Index Annuities that everyone loves to go to the bad chicken dinner seminar for.
Annuity-Income:-Do-I-Lose-Control-Of-The-Money?

Annuity Income: Do I Lose Control Of The Money?

Hi, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent. Let's get to the real question: When it comes to annuity income, do you lose control of your money once the income stream starts? The answer? It depends entirely on the type of annuity you choose.
Annuity-Income-Essentials:-Focus-on-the-Payout-Rate

Annuity Income Essentials: Focus on the Payout Rate

Today's topic is annuity income essentials, and one of those essentials is focusing solely on the payout rate.
Annuity-Interest-Rates:-Can-You-Time-the-Purchase?

Annuity Interest Rates: Can You Time the Purchase?

Today, we're talking about annuity interest rates. Can you time the purchase? The answer is absolutely not. Do not try it.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Annuities-Are-Not-Bonds

Retirement Expert Rants: Annuities Are Not Bonds

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. I keep seeing some fictitious promotions about annuities that I have to address.