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Inflation-Adjusted-Annuities:-How-Do-They-Work?

Inflation-Adjusted Annuities: How Do They Work?

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man. Today, we're talking about inflation-adjusted annuities, how they work, if they're too good to be true, if they're better than sliced bread, and more.
Fixed-Annuity-vs.-Variable-Annuity-(TAM-Classic)

Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity (TAM Classic)

Today's topic: Annuities Explained. People are like, "Explain this to us, Stan The Annuity Man." Fixed Annuity versus Variable Annuities, which I love to talk about. Now, disclaimer, I don't sell Variable Annuities.
Retirement-Calculator:-How-Long-Will-1-Million-Dollars-Last?

Retirement Calculator: How Long Will 1 Million Dollars Last?

Today, we will answer the burning question: how long will a million dollars last for retirement? There's no good answer, but I will go into the details. And if you have a million dollars, what does that mean? It might be enough, depending on your lifestyle, but let's dive into it.
Laddering-Investments:-Principal-Protection-With-an-Annuity-Ladder

Laddering Investments: Principal Protection With an Annuity Ladder

We're going to talk about laddering investments and protecting your principal, all at the same time. Not lathering, that's clean investments. We're talking about laddering, like climbing the ladder.
Who-Should-NOT-Buy-an-Annuity?

Who Should NOT Buy an Annuity?

Today's topic is a beauty. I can't wait to do this one. Who should not buy an annuity? Think about that. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, I sell more annuities than anyone on the planet ever, and I'm going to tell you who shouldn't buy an annuity.
Annuity-Benefits:-2-Unique-Benefits-That-Annuities-Offer

Annuity Benefits: 2 Unique Benefits That Annuities Offer

Hello there. My name is Stan The Annuity Man. I'm America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. Yes, I sell annuities, but that's not why we're here. We're here to educate you on all things annuity. Today, we will talk about the benefits only annuities offer.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-The-Annuity-Industry-Needs-to-Focus-on-Guarantees

Retirement Expert Rants: The Annuity Industry Needs to Focus on Guarantees

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, and I'm here today to rant a little bit. I do this occasionally when things hit me the wrong way.
What-Happens-to-an-Annuity-if-the-Stock-Market-Crashes?-(TAM-Classic)

What Happens to an Annuity if the Stock Market Crashes? (TAM Classic)

Are Fixed Index Annuities good against a stock market crash? What if the insurance company backing it goes under? What's your protection? Let's take them one at a time.
What-Is-a-Living-Benefit-on-an-Annuity?

What Is a Living Benefit on an Annuity?

We're going to talk today about what is living benefit on an annuity? I need you to relax because you're going to get nothing but the brutal annuity truth from Stan, The Annuity Man.
Can-You-Lose-Money-in-an-Annuity?

Can You Lose Money in an Annuity?

Let's talk about the types. Why are you reading this blog? Why'd you stay around? Because you're going to know after this blog, if you you lose money with an annuity.
3-Ways-to-Convert-Retirement-Savings-Into-Income

3 Ways to Convert Retirement Savings Into Income

So, what are three ways to convert your retirement savings into income? Hi there. I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent license in all 50 states. Today, we're going to break down those three ways.
What-Is-Annuitization?

What Is Annuitization?

"What is Annuitization?" What the heck is that? It's hard to spell and pronounce, but annuitization is a way of getting income from an annuity, whether for lifetime income or a specific period of time. We're going to go through all of that now.
What-Is-a-Multi-Year-Guaranteed-Annuity?

What Is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity?

Today's topic is what is a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity, which is very important because you're not going to hear about this at the bad chicken dinner seminar. Why? Because they're very simplistic with commissions that are very, very low, which means it's good for you.
Annuity-Scams:-What-to-Watch-Out-For-(TAM-Classic)

Annuity Scams: What to Watch Out For (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a good one, and I'm sure when you saw the title, you're like, "I'm going to read this one. I know he's going to go crazy." Annuity scams and what to watch out for.
Retirement-Calculator:-What-Is-the-Average-401(K)-Balance-of-a-60-Year-Old

Retirement Calculator: What Is the Average 401(K) Balance of a 60-Year-Old

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. We're talking about retirement calculators how much a 60-year-old has in their 401k. I get that question a lot, how much does a 60-year-old have or how much money does a 70-year-old have in retirement, et cetera