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Annuity Strategies for 80 & 90 Year Olds: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan

“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast

Release Date: 06/07/2026

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If you’re in your 80s or 90s or caring for someone who is, this episode breaks down no-BS annuity strategies that actually make sense. Discover how to protect principal, strip out excessive fees, and set up simple, contractual income or legacy plans without getting sold a “whiz-bang” product.

  

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: 

  • Annuity suitability for people in their 80s and 90s

  • Why complex annuities (indexed, variable, RILAs) are often inappropriate

  • Using 1035 transfers to move into MIGAs

  • Designing legacy and income strategies with period-certain annuities

  • Evaluating existing riders and avoiding bad sales practices

 

Key Takeaways: 

  • At advanced ages, annuity planning should focus on principal protection and/or guaranteed income, not chasing hypothetical market upside.

  • Variable and indexed annuities with high annual fees often need to be reevaluated and potentially moved into simpler, no-fee structures.

  • A non-taxable 1035 transfer can reposition existing annuities into multi-year guaranteed annuities to lock in gains and eliminate market risk.

  • Period-certain immediate annuities can extend income and spread out tax liability, even if the owner doesn’t live through the full payment term.

  • Before moving any contract, it’s critical to analyze existing income and death-benefit riders to ensure valuable guarantees aren’t left on the table.

 

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