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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.

Worried about inflation? Learn how to reverse engineer annuities for guaranteed income when you actually need it. No hype. Just facts.

Learn how annuity income payments are set up, how lifetime income works, and how to structure payments to fill your retirement income gap.

Learn how to use a Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) to protect your principal and plan for inflation without risking your retirement.

Understand retirement annuities and how to choose the best one for your goals. Learn about Principal Protection and Lifetime Income options.