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

Today, we're talking about annuity interest rates. Can you time the purchase? The answer is absolutely not. Do not try it.

Hi there, Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states. Today's topic is a very, very good one: choosing the right annuity agent. It's a crucial decision, and I know what you're saying.

Today, we're going to talk about something really important. Not all annuity calculators are the same.

Today's topic is hidden truths and facts about Fixed Indexed Annuities. Now, we get a lot of calls about this because people are getting the sales pitch that sounds too good to be true. After all, it is.

Hi, I'm Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, including yours. I'm doing these retirement lifestyle blogs because people are always asking me, "Stan, do you have anything I'd never lose money in?"

Hi, my name is Stan The Annuity Man, America's annuity agent, licensed in all 50 states, and I'm here today to rant a little bit. I do this occasionally when things hit me the wrong way.

Today's topic is Strategic Retirement Planning Using Annuities. Now, for a lot of you out there, you're going, wait a minute, are you a certified -- no, I'm Stan The Annuity Man.

Today's topic is a fun one. It's all about these annuity seminars, and the question that I'm going to answer in Stan fashion is who's picking up the tab for that very expensive steak dinner that you're going to get or that you've eaten? Who's picking that tab up?

The older you is not going to be the same as the younger you. Take my word for it. You want to have peace of mind. You're not going to want to have to call your broker every month when the economy is going crazy.

Today we're talking about Annuity Legacy Income Planning and talking about death again. Legacy equals death. The motivational stuff that I do, but hey, death is inevitable, right?

Today, we're talking about guaranteed income annuities. What comprises that guaranteed income floor? Let's talk about it.

Today's topic is avoiding common pitfalls with annuity purchases. This topic comes from my team and the calls that they get.

Many people have that on their mind because long-term care is kind of that gorilla in the room, that little guy on your shoulder that's like, "You might want to address that, you might want to check that box."

Today's topic is The Secrets Behind MYGA Maturity Dates. And you say, "Wait a minute. MYGA maturity dates? There's more than one?" Yes, there is.