Fixed-Annuity-vs.-Variable-Annuity-(TAM-Classic)

Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity (TAM Classic)

Today's topic: Annuities Explained. People are like, "Explain this to us, Stan The Annuity Man." Fixed Annuity versus Variable Annuities, which I love to talk about. Now, disclaimer, I don't sell Variable Annuities.
Retirement-Calculator:-How-Long-Will-1-Million-Dollars-Last?

Retirement Calculator: How Long Will 1 Million Dollars Last?

Today, we will answer the burning question: how long will a million dollars last for retirement? There's no good answer, but I will go into the details. And if you have a million dollars, what does that mean? It might be enough, depending on your lifestyle, but let's dive into it.
Is-It-a-Good-Time-to-Buy-an-Annuity?:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan-(TAM-Classic)

Is It a Good Time to Buy an Annuity?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a good one and a question that I always get, so let's address that now. Is it a good time to buy an annuity? Now, that's a loaded sales question. Most salespeople say an automatic yes.
Who-Should-NOT-Buy-an-Annuity?

Who Should NOT Buy an Annuity?

Today's topic is a beauty. I can't wait to do this one. Who should not buy an annuity? Think about that. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, I sell more annuities than anyone on the planet ever, and I'm going to tell you who shouldn't buy an annuity.
Annuity-Benefits:-2-Unique-Benefits-That-Annuities-Offer

Annuity Benefits: 2 Unique Benefits That Annuities Offer

Hello there. My name is Stan The Annuity Man. I'm America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states. Yes, I sell annuities, but that's not why we're here. We're here to educate you on all things annuity. Today, we will talk about the benefits only annuities offer.
What-Happens-to-an-Annuity-if-the-Stock-Market-Crashes?-(TAM-Classic)

What Happens to an Annuity if the Stock Market Crashes? (TAM Classic)

Are Fixed Index Annuities good against a stock market crash? What if the insurance company backing it goes under? What's your protection? Let's take them one at a time.
Lifetime-or-Interest-Income:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan-(TAM-Classic)

Lifetime or Interest Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is lifetime or interest income. Now, I always say you can't just say I hate all annuities.
Can-You-Lose-Money-in-an-Annuity?

Can You Lose Money in an Annuity?

Let's talk about the types. Why are you reading this blog? Why'd you stay around? Because you're going to know after this blog, if you you lose money with an annuity.
What-Is-Annuitization?

What Is Annuitization?

"What is Annuitization?" What the heck is that? It's hard to spell and pronounce, but annuitization is a way of getting income from an annuity, whether for lifetime income or a specific period of time. We're going to go through all of that now.
Annuity-Scams:-What-to-Watch-Out-For-(TAM-Classic)

Annuity Scams: What to Watch Out For (TAM Classic)

Today's topic is a good one, and I'm sure when you saw the title, you're like, "I'm going to read this one. I know he's going to go crazy." Annuity scams and what to watch out for.
Retirement Tips: Annuities Are About More Than Covering Expenses

Retirement Tips: Annuities Are About More Than Covering Expenses

Today, we will talk about annuities and why they're just not for covering expenses. I know there are these boring products, and I promote them as boring products because they are boring products. I mean, they're contracts.
Retirement Income: Are Multiple Annuities a Good Idea?

Retirement Income: Are Multiple Annuities a Good Idea?

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm holding up the trusty clipboard. The will do, not might do, clipboard. You know what that means? You know what the Pavlovian side of you, the mouth starts drooling.
Compare Immediate Annuity Rates: The Truth Behind Percentages

Compare Immediate Annuity Rates: The Truth Behind Percentages

Today is a very important topic. We're going to compare Immediate Annuity rates and answer that question, the truth about those percentages you see all the time. I'll kind of break all that down because there's a lot of misleading information.
Annuity Cost Calculator: Decide How Much You Should Spend

Annuity Cost Calculator: Decide How Much You Should Spend

So, how much should you spend on your annuity using an annuity calculator? How does that all work? Of course, I'm going to tell you, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, top agent in this beloved United States of America.
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.