Article

Does an Annuity Count as Income?

Does an Annuity Count as Income?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm so glad you joined me today. When people often read these blogs, they're so enamored and say, "Wow, that's really informative, yet not salesy."
Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About Lifetime Income

Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About Lifetime Income

Hi, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. Did you know that annuities are the only product on the planet that can contractually guarantee lifetime income? You do now. Let's get right into it.
Annuity Quotes: How to Lock Them In

Annuity Quotes: How to Lock Them In

Hey, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. That includes the one you're sitting in and your state of residence. Yes, I can sell you an annuity there. The question is, do you even need one?
IRA Annuity - Convert, Roll Over & Other Tricks

IRA Annuity - Convert, Roll Over & Other Tricks

IRA annuity. What is that all about? First of all, let's talk about IRAs and annuities. IRA is a structure. Think of it as a house. The annuity, or whatever you purchase, mutual funds, whatever, is the furniture that goes inside the house.
Principal Preservation: Are You at That Financial Stage?

Principal Preservation: Are You at That Financial Stage?

From a principal preservation stage, you're trying to preserve your health, but a lot of people are at a stage now. They're trying to preserve the principal and not take the market losses like they have been. Maybe that's you.
Inflation-Adjusted-Annuity:-Pros-and-Cons

Inflation-Adjusted Annuity: Pros and Cons

Inflation-adjusted annuities pros and cons. The good news is you already own the best inflation annuity on the planet, Social Security. It is an annuity. And you're like, "No, it's not." I love those who call me up and say, "I hate annuities."
Annuity-Comparison:-FIA-vs.-MYGA-(TAM-Classic)

Annuity Comparison: FIA vs. MYGA (TAM Classic)

This is a great topic. We're doing annuity comparisons. We're doing Indexed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities versus Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, which are called MYGAs. That's FIAs versus MYGAs, the ultimate cage battle.
Annuity-Payments:-Are-They-All-for-Life?

Annuity Payments: Are They All for Life?

What are we talking about today? We're talking about annuity payouts. Are they all for life? Are all of them lifetime income products? No, they're not, but most of them are. But we're going to go through both types so you can make a good decision if you even need one, and if you do, how to get one.
How-Much-Does-a-$1-Million-Annuity-Pay-per-Month?

How Much Does a $1 Million Annuity Pay per Month?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, and that's including yours. I'm the top agent in the country, but enough about me. Let's talk about you and what an annuity pays if you have a million dollars.
How-to-Buy-an-Annuity:-IRA,-Non-IRA,-Roth-IRA?-(TAM-Classic)

How to Buy an Annuity: IRA, Non-IRA, Roth IRA? (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is about annuities inside of an IRA, a non-IRA, and a Roth IRA. We're going to go through each type, how it works, and why you might consider putting an annuity type inside of those structures.
Pros-And-Cons-Of-Annuities:-The-Bad-Chicken-Dinner-Seminar

Pros And Cons Of Annuities: The Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar

Today's topic is a good one, very close to my heart, because I hate the Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar sales pitches. So, we will discuss the pros and cons of the Bad Chicken Dinner Seminar sales pitches.
How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement?

How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement?

So, how much income do I need, you need, we need, all of us need in retirement? Never ask anyone that question except Stan The Annuity Man, because that is a layup for most salespeople. They'll try to sell you something.
Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Today's topic is a very good one and important. Annuity rates versus payout rates. Is there a difference, Stan? You're darn right there's a difference. You know what else is different? This really smooth Adidas T-shirt that I got from my PR team.
Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity?

Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity?

Today's topic is a good one. Are RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) a forced annuity? I mean, should Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, should I look at my RMDs as a forced annuity type of income stream?
Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About MYGAs

Retirement Expert Rant: What I Love About MYGAs

Today's topic is what I love about MYGAs, Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities. Yes, I'm wearing the "I Heart Annuity Haters" shirt today. People love it. Well, a lot of people say, "I hate all the annuities, Stan. I hate them because this guy said it in a print ad." Come on, man.