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The question is, how does the economy affect annuity rates? That's a basic question with a very detailed answer because annuities are not all the same. I know that "I hate all annuities" ads are out there.

Today's topic is a great one, coming from the deep south of where I grew up in Charlotte, North Cackalacky. North Carolina, actually, the town, seriously, and I'm not kidding, look it up, it's called Stanley, North Carolina, just like it sounds.

If you're looking for something that will zig when your stocks zag, you probably want to ensure that your portfolio includes that cash and treasury bonds.

Today's topic is lock and load for income guarantees because when you buy an annuity, you're buying a contract and locking in that guarantee. You're loading it for the future, so you're locking and loading that contractual guarantee. I want you to think about that.

Welcome to Shooting it Straight With Stan. I'm your host, Stan The Annuity Man - America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm so glad you joined me for a great topic. You saw it and said, "Okay, I got to see what he's going to say about this." The topic is: Swallow the Seminar Food, NOT the Annuity Pitch."

Keep in perspective where money is supposed to be. You didn't make it to save it. You didn't make it to be buried. The richest man in the graveyard is not the happiest man before he got there.

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states, talking about one word and one word only today. Inflation! Inflation Stan The Annuity Man, let's talk about inflation! Let's talk about how annuities and Social Security can address inflation.

Today's topic is a good one: Increase Your Annuity Income Floor as You Age. In other words, that income floor, that amount that's hitting your bank account every single month, needs to be increased as you get older.

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. No, I am not a political commentator, but I am going to get in the weeds about what's happening in our world right now. The title of this blog is Left Wing, Right Wing, Need Both to Fly.

If you're in chapter two of your life in retirement, I want you to maximize the day. I want you to start structuring your day for fun and for relaxation and for reflection.

You're looking for the best pension annuity deals, hey, that's a good thing because pensions are good. Why? Because you can never outlive the income, just like Social Security. And if you work for the government, there are pensions there, but most people are working in the private sector, so they really don't have pensions.

Today's topic is: What is a Deferred Income Annuity? Deferred Income Annuities are relatively new products, but after this blog, you're going to understand them in full, and you're going to know if they work for your specific situation.

Let's discuss why you're here, which is retirement income planning, and if annuities fit and how they fit. Should they fit? Would they fit? Might they fit? Are they fit? Let's find out.

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. I'm so glad you joined me today. Many times, when people read these blogs, they're so enamored, and they're like, "Wow. That's really informative, yet not salesy." You're right about that. That's a good point.

Let's talk about independent retirement annuity, developing your retirement pension plan, and your personal pension plan. Slow down. Slow down and listen. Slow down in life. Slow down and look. Slow down and live. Slow down and enjoy. Slow down and love. Slow down and learn.