Shootin’ It Straight with Stan®

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You Already Own 2 Annuities (Here’s Why)

You already own annuities through Social Security and RMDs. Learn why these guarantees matter and how they shape your retirement income.
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Will More Money Actually Make You Happier in Retirement?

Would more money really change your life? Discover why securing income and living off interest may matter more than chasing returns.
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The Retirement Income Rule You Can’t Ignore

Discover the retirement income rule you can’t ignore: never touch the principal. Learn how to earn income while keeping savings safe.
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Why the “Perfect Annuity” Is a Myth

The perfect annuity doesn’t exist. Learn why all annuities have limits, how Social Security fits in, and what guarantees really matter.
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Smart Annuity Income Planning Explained

Learn how to keep your powder dry with annuity income planning. Explore flexible strategies using SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, MYGAs, and Income Riders to maximize lifetime income.
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Can Your Annuity Income Increase With Inflation? Here’s the Truth

Learn how to plan for inflation using annuities and reverse-engineered income strategies that align with your retirement goals.
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How to Reverse Engineer Annuities to Fight Inflation

Worried about inflation? Learn how to reverse engineer annuities for guaranteed income when you actually need it. No hype. Just facts.
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Searching for Growth or Guarantees?

Stop threading the market needle. Learn how annuities provide guaranteed income and principal protection without the volatility.
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Annuity Light Switch Income Guarantees

Light switch income guarantees let you control when annuity payouts begin. Learn how this flexible feature works for retirement planning.
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Keep Your Powder Dry Annuity Income Planning: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

One of the biggest fallacies in annuity land is people getting different information from the internet, their advisors (who often know nothing about annuities), or financial journalists (who, in most cases, know nothing about annuities).
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls With Annuity Purchases: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is Avoiding Common Pitfalls With Annuity Purchases, which comes from the calls my team receives. They shared examples of things people could have avoided.
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Comparing Index Annuity Income Riders and DIAs: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic compares Fixed Indexed Annuity Income Riders to Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs). A common question we get is: Which one’s better?
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Annuity Illustration or Annuity Illusion?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a barn burner, as they would say in the South. I don’t know where that comes from, but I assume they’re burning barns for whatever reason. But this is a barn burner, and the topic is Annuity Illustration or Annuity Illusion.
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Traditional or Reverse MYGA Ladder Strategies: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is traditional vs. reverse MYGA ladder strategies. I will explain both so you can understand the differences and benefits.
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Lovingly Handcuffing Your Beneficiaries with Annuities: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

So, lovingly handcuffing your beneficiaries with annuity guarantees. You’re saying, "Wait a minute, what? Handcuffing, that doesn't sound lovingly." It does when it comes to finances.