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Learn how annuities protect you from market volatility. Discover how MYGAs, SPIAs, DIAs, and QLACs provide principal protection and lifetime income.

The perfect annuity doesn’t exist. Learn why all annuities have limits, how Social Security fits in, and what guarantees really matter.

What is a MYGA? Learn how Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities work, their benefits, tax deferral, and if they’re right for your retirement.

Learn how Fixed Index Annuities work, their benefits, risks, and if FIAs are the right retirement income strategy for your future.

Learn how annuities are structured, priced, and sold. Stan The Annuity Man explains SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, MYGAs, and more—without the sales pitch.

Can You Buy an Annuity at Any Age? (2025 Retirement Guide)

Discover 3 key retirement income strategies: the 4% rule, bonds and dividends, and annuities for guaranteed lifetime income.

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.

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

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

Discover the Principal Protection Trifecta—CDs, MYGAs, and Treasuries—for guaranteed safety, steady income, and zero market risk.

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

Learn how to plan for inflation using annuities and reverse-engineered income strategies that align with your retirement goals.

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.

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