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“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
Release Date: 07/24/2024
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
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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There are no annuity roller coasters—only contractual guarantees. In this episode, Stan “The Annuity Man” breaks down why properly structured annuities should remove market drama from your retirement plan and how to avoid being taken for a ride by sales pitches. In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses: The “roller coaster” of expectations vs. actual contract terms Why contract-based annuities avoid market swings How MYGAs blend CD and bond benefits without volatility Using lifetime annuities for income and legacy planning Indexed vs. variable vs. RILA...
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Managing your retirement income doesn’t mean you have to go all-in or rip the knob off the faucet on day one. In this episode, Stan the Annuity Man breaks down “keep your powder dry” annuity strategies that let you stay flexible, protect your principal, and decide on lifetime income when it actually makes sense. In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The value of annuities for lifetime income planning Laddering strategy with annuities Placing an annuity inside a trust Key Takeaways: When it comes to planning for lifetime income,...
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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...
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Why haven’t annuities collapsed even when a carrier fails? In this episode, you’ll learn how the “golden goose of annuity confidence” is protected behind the scenes—by state guarantee funds, big carriers, and a quiet “annuity mafia” that refuses to let the system break. In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses: State guarantee funds vs. FDIC The “golden goose of annuity confidence” Role of big carriers and the “annuity mafia” Demographic tidal wave of retiring boomers Private credit exposure and carrier selection strategy Key...
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In this episode, Stan “The Annuity Man” delivers a blunt, edutaining wake-up call about the realities of aging, why retirement is really “chapter two,” and how to use annuities and intentional spending so you don’t die with a pile of unspent money and a lifetime of regrets. In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Contractual drool cups and annuity diapers as a reality check Three phases of retirement: go-go, slow go, no go Core functions and questions behind annuity planning Learning to spend, enjoy life, and give money while alive Lifestyle, legacy,...
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Not everyone needs to be exposed
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Bonds and market volatility
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Looking into lifetime income
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Questions to ask your advisor
Key Takeaways:
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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.
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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 don’t want to tie yourself into any risks or volatility, then don’t. You have that option.
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If peeling off the interest rate isn’t an option for you, then why not look into lifetime income? You can structure your annuity where your money doesn’t have to go to the annuity company when you die. There are so many ways you can structure the contract in a way that achieves your goals.
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Advisors get paid assets under management, which is why they want you to dip into the market. Ask your advisor if you have enough money to live off. From a fiduciary standpoint, they’ll have to look at the money and tell you honestly if you are able to do that.
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