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Okay, so you're here for a reason. I'm assuming you've been pitched an Indexed Annuity, and your question is, how does a Fixed Indexed Annuity work?

Today, we're going to talk about annuity income and cover every type of annuity. There's not just one annuity. You can't hate all annuities because there are different types.

Today's topic is creating your own pension. Yes, I'm talking to you, the person out there who doesn't have a pension, or the person who has a pension and wants more money, or all of you who already have a pension called Social Security.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today's topic is strategic retirement planning using annuities. For many of you out there, you might be asking, "Wait a minute, are you a certified...?" No, I'm Stan The Annuity Man.

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.

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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.

Today's topic is a very good one. It's called "Can a 9-Year-Old Understand Your Annuity?" Now, I made my PR team leave that topic and title in place because I know there are grandfathers and people out there going, "Well, I've got a nine-year-old.”

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.