Always Reverse Engineer Annuity Income Quotes: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
Release Date: 05/01/2024
You Already Won! Why Are You Still Playing?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Not everyone needs to be exposed Bonds and market volatility Looking into lifetime income Questions to ask your advisor Key Takeaways: Financial advisors tend to advise their clients to do 60% equity and 40% bond split or that they always have some exposure, but it doesn’t apply to everybody. People who’ve won the game don’t have to keep playing. Bonds aren’t fool-proof; they go down in value if interest rates go up. If you’ve already accumulated enough to live the life you want and...
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25% Annuity Bonus…Is It Real?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Bonuses are not the true benefits Unethical practices that rush an annuity sale Focus on what really matters Key Takeaways: Upfront bonuses are merely a part of the contract rather than the true benefits they seem to be. Focus instead on the lifetime income guarantee, on the financial stability and predictability an annuity can offer. Agents sometimes tout bonuses rather than clarify the long-term financial implications of the annuity in order to close a deal. It is unethical and in some cases, could even...
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Jason Fichtner: Understanding A Changing Retirement Landscape (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Jason Fichtner discuss: Preparing for depletion Preaching to a hurricane Maximizing returns and minimizing risks The real danger zone Key Takeaways: There’s going to be depletion in combined trust funds in 2024. In response to this, you can delay claiming your social security until you absolutely need it, you can also save a little more - do anything to minimize the risk. People want a personal pension and a guaranteed paycheck for life, but they don’t want an annuity. That’s absurd, because that’s...
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Understanding Annuity Payout Options - Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Annuities are customizable An example of life with cash refund What does it mean to get a joint-life policy Options and choices when getting an annuity Key Takeaways: A life-only contract means that the annuity company is on the hook to pay as long as you’re breathing, but the money goes away when you die. Life with cash refund means that you get paid while you’re alive, with some money going to your beneficiary when you die. A joint life policy means that you and your spouse will...
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Live off the Interest Until You Can’t: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What does it mean to live off the interest? Living off guaranteed interest When interest rates go down If you can’t live off of the interest Key Takeaways: At the time of this taping, some money markets are 4, some CDs at five, and some MYGAs at five and a half. A lot of you out there have enough funds that whatever interests you can take off of those products is sufficient, and you never have to touch the principal. There's no guaranteed return with index annuities, variable annuities, or...
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John Olsen: Annuity Royalty Shares Wisdom (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man and John Olsen discuss: The suitability approach and consumer trust How the annuity industry can be better Approaching people who hate annuities Risk management and risk transfer Key Takeaways: There is a considerable certainty that companies out there are determined to give the right product to their clients. If you’re looking for a solution for your client, the agent should be able to show 3-10 companies that could get the client what they want and need. Improving your knowledge of...
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Defer 2 SPIA (MYGA-2-SPIA): Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What are MYGAs and SPIAs? Annuities are contractual commodities MYGA to SPIA Key Takeaways: A MYGA, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, is the annuity industry's version of a CD. The good news about MYGAs is that the interest rate is locked in and non-callable. This means that when interest rates go down, you’re going to be locked in. Annuities are contractual commodities, meaning that when you're buying them for the contractual guarantees, you can shop all carriers for the highest contractually...
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Annuity Fancy or Annuity Contractual?: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The four main concerns that annuity addresses Why you should stay away from fancy annuities Things to consider when buying annuities Key Takeaways: Annuity contracts are designed to address four key concerns: principal protection, lifetime income, legacy planning, and long-term care. However, not all annuities are created equal. Fancy annuities often come with a host of fees and complicated rules that can make them difficult to understand and manage. On the other hand, contractual annuities offer the same...
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Dana Anspach: Juicing Your Retirement Plan (TAM Classic)
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Dana Anspach discuss: Juicing your retirement...
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Annuity Contractual Guarantees Change Lives: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Annuity solutions to retirement problems The four things that annuities solve for How annuities can give peace of mind, flexibility, and freedom Key Takeaways: Retirement can be a daunting prospect, with the uncertainty of how long your savings will last and the fear of running out of money. However, annuities offer a solution to these concerns by providing contractual guarantees. Annuities can solve for principal protection, ensuring that your initial investment is safe. They also provide income...
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Be strategic and efficient when purchasing annuities
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Reverse engineering annuity quotes
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Maximizing retirement income
Key Takeaways:
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When it comes to purchasing annuities for retirement income, it's essential to be strategic and efficient with your money. This is why you should aim to use the least amount of money possible to meet your specific income goals.
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Rather than simply accepting the first quote you receive, reverse engineer quotes using specialized calculators at www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculators. By doing so, you can compare different carriers and find the one that is best suited for you.
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The key is to be strategic and efficient with your money and to work with a trusted expert who can guide you through the process. With the right approach, you can maximize your retirement income and enjoy a secure and comfortable future.
"Use as little amount of money as possible to solve for the goal." — Stan The Annuity Man.
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