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Today, we will discuss the granddaddy of all annuities: Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs). I’ll explain why they work, why they remain the most efficient and pro-consumer annuity type.

Today's topic is a very good one. It's called "Can a 9-Year-Old Understand Your Annuity?" Now, I made my PR team leave that topic and title in place because I know there are grandfathers and people out there going, "Well, I've got a nine-year-old.”

Okay, so we’re talking about annuities. Does it fluctuate? The answer is not usually, but it can if you want it to. Remember, annuities are customizable. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Today's topic is: Do you need more annuities than Social Security? So, all you out there saying, "Oh, I’d never buy an annuity, Stan. Terrible. I’d never buy one," first of all, that’s not smart.

When you call yourself Stan The Annuity Man, you've burned the boat, right? But what I’m going to talk to you about today is what bothers me about the industry, and it bothers me not only about the annuity industry but advisors in the financial world in general.

For all of you do-it-yourselfers out there who've been managing your own money—running it through the Fidelitys, Vanguards, TDs, and Schwabs of the world—annuities are right up your alley.

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.

I'm glad you joined me today for this blog. We're talking about retirement withdrawal strategies using Income Riders. So, we're going to talk about how Income Riders work, where they're attached, what products use Income Riders, what you should know.

Welcome to Shooting It Straight With Stan. I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent. I'm glad you joined me on this topic—it’s a hot one. Everyone’s asking me about it, so I thought I’d make a blog to cover it.

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, and I'm licensed in all 50 states. I'm known as America's annuity agent because I tell the brutal truth about these products, which needs to happen.

Hi there. Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent licensed in all 50 states with a very important topic. It's evaluating annuity income increases. The question is, are they worth it?

Hi there! Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent here to talk about those beloved Fixed Index Annuities that everyone loves to go to the bad chicken dinner seminar for.

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.

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