What-Is-Lifetime-Income-Benefit-Rider?

What Is Lifetime Income Benefit Rider?

We’re going to go over this guarantee for future income so you can understand how it works and whether it fits your income needs down the line.
Annuities:-A-Strategy,-Not-a-Game:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan

Annuities: A Strategy, Not a Game: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

Listen up, lean in, get comfortable, and grab your coffee because we're about to talk about your retirement plan not being an annuity game.
Retirement-Expert-Rants:-Annuities-and-the-Stock-Market

Retirement Expert Rants: Annuities and the Stock Market

Today, we're talking about annuities in the stock market. I've about had it, okay? When people start comparing annuities with the stock market, especially with all the volatility we're going through right now, I think we can just shut all this down once and for all.
Annuity-Withdrawals:-Everything-You-Need-to-Know

Annuity Withdrawals: Everything You Need to Know

Today, we're talking about annuity withdrawals and everything you need to know by going through specific annuity types.
Guaranteed-Lifestyle-Income

Guaranteed Lifestyle Income

Annuities, as a category, are the only financial product that provides income as long as you are breathing. There's no return on investment (ROI) until you die.
Retirement-Expert-Rants-on-Annuity-Sales-Pitches

Retirement Expert Rants on Annuity Sales Pitches

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent. I've got to rant about something today. I've done this in the past and received both positive and negative comments about it.
Strategies-for-Future-Income

Strategies for Future Income

Future income or income later is when I ask two questions: What do you want the money to contractually do? And when do you want those contractual guarantees to start?
The-Reality-of-Inflation:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan

The Reality of Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

I have a controversial topic that's either going to make you mad, make you think, or both. Hopefully, it will be both because I want you to get a little mad about this.
Building-a-Pension-from-Scratch:-Shootin'-It-Straight-With-Stan

Building a Pension from Scratch: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

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.
When-Annuitization-Becomes-the-Final-Choice:-Shootin'-It-Straight-with-Stan

When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice: Shootin' It Straight with Stan

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.
Annuity-Benefits:-What-Happens-When-You-Become-Ill?

Annuity Benefits: What Happens When You Become Ill?

Let's talk about annuity benefits and what happens when you become ill, sick, vomiting, not feeling good, and need help. We can address those issues with annuities—up to a point.
Best-Annuities-for-Lifetime-Income:-Which-Type-Is-Best?

Best Annuities for Lifetime Income: Which Type Is Best?

All right, America. So, what are the best annuities for lifetime income? What are the best ones out there? Those are the ones you want to know about, right?
Enhancing-Your-Retirement-Plan-With-Annuities-Shootin’-It-Straight-With-Stan

Enhancing Your Retirement Plan With Annuities Shootin’ It Straight With Stan

Today's topic is enhancing your retirement plan with annuities. Is that possible? Should you even consider it? Do you need an annuity? Big questions we're going to cover.
Annuity-Income:-Do-I-Lose-Control-Of-The-Money?

Annuity Income: Do I Lose Control Of The Money?

Hi, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's Annuity Agent. Let's get to the real question: When it comes to annuity income, do you lose control of your money once the income stream starts? The answer? It depends entirely on the type of annuity you choose.
Annuity-Income-Essentials:-Focus-on-the-Payout-Rate

Annuity Income Essentials: Focus on the Payout Rate

Today's topic is annuity income essentials, and one of those essentials is focusing solely on the payout rate.