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“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast

Release Date: 08/02/2026

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“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast

In this solo episode, Stan, The Annuity Man, explains why trying to “time” annuities is a losing game—and how focusing on simple, contractual guarantees can transform your retirement income. If you’ve ever wondered whether to wait for better rates or turn on your income now, this breakdown will challenge your assumptions and put lifestyle back at the center of your planning.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Why the “bell doesn’t ring” at the top or bottom in markets or annuities MYGAs and locking in fair contractual guarantees Lifetime income...

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Multi-year guarantee annuities (MYGAs) might be the most overlooked “bond alternative” in your retirement plan. In this episode, you’ll hear a Wall Street bond veteran break down why MYGAs behave like annuity bonds, how he personally uses them, and why guarantees—not hope—should be paying your bills.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Background in Wall Street bond management What MYGAs are and how they compare to CDs and bonds Personal portfolio strategy using MYGAs as “annuity bonds” Tax deferral, rollovers, and legacy considerations with...

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Most people have more than enough to live well in retirement—but still can’t bring themselves to spend. In this episode, we unpack the “scars of scarcity” that keep you stuck in fear and show you how to finally enjoy the money you worked so hard to earn.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Scarcity mindset and emotional money scars Early-career financial struggles and family stories Having enough money but still fearing spending “Buy the drink” as a philosophy for retirement Enjoying Chapter Two of life and overcoming guilt   Key...

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In this episode of Shooting It Straight with Stan, Stan “The Annuity Man” breaks down his signature Annuity Man Trifecta and why annuities should be bought for contractual guarantees—not hypothetical dreams. Discover how he shops all carriers, screens for top-rated companies, and layers in his three decades of experience to protect your money and your peace of mind.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Annuities as contractual, commodity products The PILL framework: Principal protection, income, legacy, long-term care The Annuity Man Trifecta: highest...

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Annuity companies are counting on you to forget about your MYGA so they can quietly roll it into a low-paying renewal. In this episode, Stan The Annuity Man breaks down how the auto-renewal game really works—and exactly what you should do instead to lock in the highest contractual guarantees.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  What a MYGA is and how it functions like a CD How auto-renewal works with MYGAs Why renewal rates are often uncompetitive by design Using an agent of record to avoid bad auto-renewals Shopping for the highest-paying MYGA or SPIA at...

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Discover why annuity income riders are designed to keep you “stuck” with your carrier—and why that isn’t always a bad thing if you understand the contractual guarantees. This episode cuts through the sales hype to explain the real math, the “monopoly money” side of riders, and how to decide whether to stay or move your annuity.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Four primary ways to guarantee lifetime income Income riders vs. indexed annuity accumulation value The “monopoly money” nature of income benefit values How annuity companies design...

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Learn why locking yourself into irreversible annuity payments isn’t the only way to secure lifetime income. In this episode, you’ll hear how non-annuitized income riders can give you contractual guarantees and the flexibility to turn income on and off when life or tax laws change.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Annuitization explained and “water faucet” analogy Single premium immediate annuities, DIAs, and QLACs Income riders as flexible, non-annuitized lifetime income Turning income on/off and adjusting start dates Importance of A+ rated...

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Confused about how annuities work inside IRAs, Roths, and non-qualified accounts? In this episode, Stan the Annuity Man breaks down why annuity contractual guarantees never change with account type—and why using annuities for growth is a big mistake.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Annuity contractual guarantees vs. account types Using traditional IRAs for annuity income strategies Roth IRAs, tax-free income, and where growth should live Non-qualified (cash) accounts and entrepreneur realities Common annuity misconceptions and industry messaging  ...

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If you own a multi-year guarantee annuity (MYGA) or are thinking about buying one, this episode could save you from a costly mistake. Discover why annuitizing a MYGA internally is rarely in your best interest—and how a simple MYGA-to-SPIA strategy can unlock the highest contractual guarantees for your retirement income.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Definition and purpose of a MYGA (multi-year guarantee annuity) Why internal annuitization quotes are usually uncompetitive The MYGA-to-SPIA strategy using a 1035 exchange Focusing on contractual...

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AI can scrape the internet, but it can’t customize your retirement or take responsibility for your annuity decisions. In this episode, Stan breaks down why you should never outsource your annuity strategy to ChatGPT—and what to do instead.

 

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: 

  • AI vs. human advice in the annuity world

  • Risks of relying on ChatGPT for annuity research

  • Customizing annuity contractual guarantees

  • How AI supports back-end operations in his business

  • Vision for a tech-forward, pro-consumer annuity platform

 

Key Takeaways: 

  • AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for general education, but they are inherently unreliable for annuity advice because they scrape both accurate and inaccurate information.

  • Annuities are contractual guarantees that must be customized to each person’s age, goals, and situation—something a generalized AI output cannot safely do.

  • Technology and AI can massively improve operations like accounting, tracking, and database management, but they should complement, not replace, experienced human advisors.

  • The annuity industry is often slow and resistant to change, yet a tech-embracing, pro-consumer approach can flip that model and better protect buyers from bad sales pitches.

  • Access to an experienced, licensed professional who has worked thousands of cases is invaluable, especially in retirement planning where you “can’t make a mistake.”

 

"When AI scrapes information to create the information flow that they're giving back to you, they're scraping both good and bad, both truthful and non-truthful information." —  Stan The Annuity Man

 

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