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December 14, 2025

Common-Sense Steps When Considering Annuities

Learn the PILL framework and the practical steps for deciding if an annuity fits your goals. Understand principal protection, income, legacy, and long term care needs.

Common-Sense-Steps-When-Considering-Annuities

Common-Sense Steps When Considering Annuities

Learn the PILL framework and the practical steps for deciding if an annuity fits your goals. Understand principal protection, income, legacy, and long term care needs.

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How Much Income Will a $100,000 Annuity Pay?

How much income does a one hundred thousand dollar annuity pay. Learn how payout amounts are calculated and why your start date determines the guarantee.

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Death as an Annuity Strategy

Learn how annuities can be used in your estate plan to create lifetime income for your heirs. Understand death triggered income strategies and how they work.

Is-a-QLAC-Right-for-You?

August 28, 2025

Is a QLAC Right for You?

Learn the 2025 QLAC rules, new $210,000 contribution limit, and key disadvantages to know before buying a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract.

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August 27, 2025

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.

Inflation-&-Annuities:-Act-Now—or-Hold-Off?

August 24, 2025

Inflation & Annuities: Act Now—or Hold Off?

Discover smart strategies to address inflation in retirement. Learn how annuities, COLA riders, and staggered income plans can protect your income.

Deferred-Income-Annuity-Pros-And-Cons

August 21, 2025

Deferred Income Annuity - Pros And Cons

Learn the pros and cons of Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs) and how they can secure future lifetime income in your retirement plan.

Qualified-Longevity-Annuity-Contract-(QLAC):-Rules,-Benefits,-and-2025-Contribution-Limits

August 18, 2025

Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC): Rules, Benefits, and 2025 Contribution Limits

Learn how a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) works, 2025 IRS contribution limits, tax benefits, and rules for using IRA funds to create guaranteed future income.

How-Inflation-Adjusted-Annuities-Work

August 17, 2025

How Inflation-Adjusted Annuities Work

Learn the truth about inflation-adjusted annuities, COLA riders, and Indexed Annuities so you can make informed decisions for retirement income.

How-to-Create-Your-Annuity-Retirement-Plan-in-2025

August 14, 2025

How to Create Your Annuity Retirement Plan in 2025

Learn how to build your own annuity retirement plan with lifetime income using SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, and Income Riders.

Can-Your-Annuity-Income-Increase-With-Inflation?-Here’s-the-Truth

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August 13, 2025

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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August 11, 2025

Best Single Premium Annuity Payouts

Discover how to get the best Single Premium Immediate Annuity payouts. Learn what impacts rates and how to shop smart with Stan The Annuity Man.

Do-Income-Riders-Protect-Against-Inflation

August 10, 2025

Do Income Riders Protect Against Inflation

Do Income Riders protect against inflation? Learn the truth about COLA riders, annuity myths, and how to plan smarter with Stan The Annuity Man.

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How To Shop Like A Pro In 2025

Learn how to shop like a pro for annuities with Stan The Annuity Man. Avoid sales traps and get the best contractual guarantees.

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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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Annuity Income: How To Set Up Your Payments

Discover how to set up lifetime annuity income, compare quotes, and avoid common mistakes with Stan The Annuity Man.

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MYGAs vs Inflation: How to Lock In Guaranteed Returns

Learn how to use a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) to protect your principal and plan for inflation without risking your retirement.

What-Is-a-Retirement-Annuity?

What Is a Retirement Annuity?

Understand retirement annuities and how to choose the best one for your goals. Learn about Principal Protection and Lifetime Income options.

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