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For all of you do-it-your-selfers out there who have been managing your own money and running it through the Fidelitys and the Vanguards and the TDs and the Schwabs and all those great firms out there, annuities are right up your alley because they are do-it-yourself products.

They found that the happiest people in retirement were those people who were surrounded by their families and friends, and had guaranteed paychecks every single month.

Today we're talking about annuity transfers. Should you transfer your annuity? Can you transfer your annuity? "This person's trying to tell me to transfer my annuity." Can I transfer my annuity? How does my transfer work? All good questions asked by you of which will be answered by me.

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.

What happens to an annuity when you die? First of all, you're dead, who cares? But that's not a good answer, I don't think. We're talking about annuities and death; that's a tough combo. So, what happens to an annuity when you die? It depends on the type of annuity. It depends on how you structure that annuity.

Today's topic is a good one. It's a personal one, and I can share some stories. It's called lovingly handcuffing your beneficiaries with annuity guarantees. You might be saying, "Wait a minute, handcuffing? That doesn't sound lovingly." It does when it comes to finances.

Is there an age restriction to buy an annuity? Can you be too old, or can you be too young? Or does it matter? Is it just a free-for-all? Will they sell it to anybody? And "they" meaning the annuity industry. No. There are some age restrictions out there, and I'm going to cover them to ensure you're just not buying things.

Today's topic is Single Premium Immediate Annuity death benefits, the death benefits of an Immediate Annuity. I read something the other day, and it was from a brilliant person. It said, "Well, you need to be careful when buying an Immediate Annuity because when you die, the money goes poof, the money goes away." I'm thinking, "Oh my gosh, this person's educated, and they have a syndicated show, and they're writing that?

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.

Today's topic is annuity light switch, lifetime income guarantees. I want you to envision a light switch. You just shut it on and off, right? When you need light, you shut it on. When you need it to be dark, you shut it off. There are annuity types out there that allow you to shut things on and off and shut income on and off.

Today's topic is the general question that everybody asks me because they think all annuities are one type, all work the same, and they're all priced the same. So, the question is, how much does a $100,000 annuity pay? I need more information from you there, Chester.

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. Let's talk about inflation. Let's talk about how annuities and Social Security can address inflation.

This could be the best question of all time. And the burning question that everyone wants to know is how much commissions do annuity agents make? I mean, you guys must be making a killing, right? No. It depends on what annuity you're selling and what annuity type, and we're going to get to all of that.

Today's topic is planning lifetime income for your spouse. This is a big one, so planning lifetime income, using annuities, and doing that for your spouse. Now, the lovely Christine, you've heard of her before. She's been married to The Annuity Man for over 35 years. She met me in college, was enamored with me if you can only imagine that, and she has put up with me and my shenanigans.

What we're talking about today is very important. It's talking to your parents about annuities and financial advice for seniors, and it's kind of involving that hard conversation as they cognitively start losing it a little bit. It's not good.