Annuity Examples Annuity Ladders

Annuity Examples Annuity Ladders

Today we'll talk about annuity examples and look at annuity laddering strategies. "Ladder? What are you talking about?" Yeah, annuity laddering strategies.
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Pivot Application Promise: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is the pivot application process. I'm proud of this one. This is unique to us at the Annuity Man® and one of the reasons I would like you to consider doing business with us now. We have gone through tremendous growth here at The Annuity Man, and I'm humbled.
Retirement Withdrawal Strategies With Annuities

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies With Annuities

Today's topic is a good one. We're talking about retirement withdrawal strategies using annuities. I'm going to talk about withdrawal strategy, history, and what the pitches are because I used to work for all the major firms.
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Are RMDs Your Forced Annuity

Today's topic is a good one. Are RMDs, Required Minimum Distributions? Let's talk about the requirement for distributions. When you turn 72, the IRS comes up to you from behind, and you don't know they're there.
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Annuity Strategies For Cognitive Decline: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is a tough one, a real one, and one you will have to address eventually. It's cognitive decline annuity strategies. I want you to listen to me closely here because I'm talking to all of you A personality kickers out there. You know who you are, male and female, that's hitting on all cylinders.
Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

Steve Parrish: Decoding Annuities in the Consumer's Mind

The great part about Steve’s message is that he has brought it down to “our level” so the consumer can understand the value proposition that annuities offer the retirement planning consumer.
Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

Annuity Payout Rates vs. Interest Rates

People are like, "Hey Stan, what are the rates, and what are the best? What type of annuity are you talking about? Are you talking about interest rates?
4 Legs Of The Retirement Income Stool

4 Legs Of The Retirement Income Stool (SPIA, DIA, QLAC, Income Rider)

Today's topic's a good one. What are the four legs of the retirement income stool? Think of a stool, a retirement income stool with four legs.
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Book Your Flight Now: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Today's topic is about booking your flight to annuity safety. I know you're saying, "That sounds good, Stan. That sounds like a T-shirt that you would wear. Book your flight to annuity safety. What does that mean?"Let me tell you what that means.
Adjusting for Inflation With a MYGA

Adjusting for Inflation With a MYGA

I'm amped; I’m ready to go. I feel good because we have a good topic today about Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities and how they solve for inflation, how they can solve for inflation, and at least address it pragmatically and contractually.
Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Picking Apart Barron’s Top Annuities List

Annuities pros and cons. We’ll pick apart the Barron's Annuity list, which is an annual thing they put in their publication. They call it the Gold Standard, looking at annuities. Barron's article makes me scream at the top of my lungs, even though they have quoted me numerous times in the past.
Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

Stop Complaining About Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan®

I have a controversial topic that will either make you mad, make you think or both. Hopefully, both; I want you to get mad about this because I want you to realize that what I'm getting ready to tell you is true if you think about it.
Mr. FIA-X: The Truth About Fixed Index Annuity Returns

Mr. FIA-X: The Truth About Fixed Index Annuity Returns

The infamous and anonymous Mr. FIA-X joined the Fun With Annuities podcast once again to shine the light on Fixed Index Annuity returns factually.We started off the podcast with both of us going on the record that we are fans of the FIA strategy.
Annuities Explained by Age

Annuities Explained by Age 18-34, 35-54, 55-64, 65+

Today we are talking about the ages that you need to purchase an annuity.
Transferring a Maturing CD to a MYGA

Transferring a Maturing CD to a MYGA

Today’s topic is transferring a maturing CD certificate of deposit into an MYGA. Should you do that? Could you do that? Can you do that? How can you do that? Is it suitable? Is it appropriate? Those are all good questions.