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Today's topic is a good one, and it is this. If you've won the game, then why are you still playing? I want you to think about that for a second.

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."

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.

Today's topic is a really good one and timely: 25% annuity bonuses, 35% annuity bonuses. Is this stuff real? Is there actually a philanthropist at an annuity company, the CEO, who wakes up in the morning and says, "You know what? I think I'm going to give money away.

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.

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.

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.

Today's topic is a very good one, and we're talking about it because some things have happened this week that have pointed us in this direction. It's understanding annuity payout options.

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.

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.

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?

I'm revved up today because the topic is live off the interest until you can't. What am I talking about? I'm talking about current interest rates.

These are investments to a degree, but most annuities are risk management tools. There are a few things you can do with risks: assume it, remove it, reduce it, or transfer it.

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.

Today's topic is lottery payout options. Do you take the lump sum, or do you take the annuity payment? Now, I'm going to cover that in a couple of ways, as only Stan The Annuity Man can.