Jack Lenenberg: New LTC Product to Disrupt the Industry
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
Release Date: 10/22/2024
The Reality of Inflation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Should you complain about inflation? The people actually impacted by inflation Annuity products that provide solutions for inflation Avoiding media influence regarding inflation Key Takeaways: Stop complaining about inflation. For those who have worked hard and saved, higher prices for groceries and gas are manageable. Focus on living your life to the fullest rather than worrying about inflation. Recognize the reality that 60% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck and are severely...
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Building a Pension from Scratch: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Using annuities to create a pension The best inflation annuity Focusing on guarantees Key Takeaways: Annuities can be used to create a personal pension that provides a guaranteed lifetime income stream, similar to a traditional pension. The main annuity types discussed are Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs), Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs), Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs), and Income Riders. Social Security is considered the best inflation annuity and pension, and no commercial...
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When Annuitization Becomes the Final Choice: Shootin' It Straight with Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Options that annuities provide Living off interest When to annuitize Laddering interest rate movements Key Takeaways: Annuities provide more options than just immediate lifetime income annuities. There are various types like Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, Index Annuities, Variable Annuities, and Deferred Income Annuities that can be used for different income needs. With current interest rates, it may be possible to live off the interest from a portfolio of fixed-rate annuities and CDs without having...
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Strategic Retirement Planning Using Annuities: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The Annuity Pill Questions to ask when considering an annuity Annuities are contracts Key Takeaways: Remember the acronym PILL, as the four primary things that annuities solve for. P stands for principal protection, I stands for income for life, the first L stands for legacy, and the other L stands for long-term care. When considering an annuity, ask yourself these two important questions: “What do you want the money to contractually do?” and “when do you want those contractual guarantees to...
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Can a 9-Year-Old Understand Your Annuity?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Buy only what you understand Don’t fall for bad sales tactics Seeking the facts Key Takeaways: Annuities should be simple and easily understandable; if not, avoid purchasing them. Don't fall for misleading sales tactics, bonuses, or unrealistic projections from agents motivated by personal gain. There are extensive options for index annuities, but few experts; exercise caution, do not trust sales pitches, and seek factual information from credible sources. "If you can't explain it to a...
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Annuities Are for Do-It-Yourselfers: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Annuities are DIY products Focusing on contractual guarantees What annuities solve for Key Takeaways: Annuities are do-it-yourself products that allow self-management without advisor fees. Annuities provide contractual guarantees, and shopping for carriers with the best rates is important. Annuities are for do-it-yourselfers focused on contractual guarantees, not hypotheticals, sales pitches, or hype. Annuities can solve principal protection, income for life, legacy, and long-term care needs for...
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Interest Rates & Annuities: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: How lifetime income is priced Don’t time annuity purchases Laddering annuities Key Takeaways: Lifetime income annuities are primarily based on your life expectancy. Interest rates play a secondary role in the pricing. Higher interest rates will positively impact annuity pricing. Don't try to time the market for annuity purchases; base decisions on contractual guarantees. Consider laddering annuity purchases to take advantage of future pricing changes. "Remember, lifetime income...
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MYGA-2-SPIA for Full-Control Annuity Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What a MYGA and SPIA is MYGA to SPIA Strategy Flexibility and Control Key Takeaways: MYGA is the annuity industry's version of a CD, offering locked-in, non-callable interest rates annually. SPIA is the original lifetime income annuity, with a long history dating back to Roman times and used for pension payments. Use a MYGA to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a specific duration, such as five years then take out interest or up to 10% penalty-free, depending on the specific MYGA. At the end of the...
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Enhancing Your Retirement Plan With Annuities: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What annuities are for Establishing an income floor How to actually adjust for inflating needs Securing an income stream through annuities Key Takeaways: Annuities provide contractual guarantees for principal protection, lifetime income, legacy, and long-term care (PILL acronym), offering advantages over market investments focused solely on growth. Prioritize establishing an income floor or guaranteed income stream, particularly through fixed annuities, to cover essential expenses in...
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Comparing Index Annuity Income Riders and Dias: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: An overview of Deferred Income Annuities Finding the best fit Income Riders attached to Indexed Annuities Key Takeaways: DIAs are essentially single premium immediate annuities deferred past one year. It has no moving parts, no annual fees, and no market attachment, making it a straight transfer of risk for lifetime income. DIAs can be used in Roth and traditional IRAs, and are taxed based on the account type. DIAs are efficient, no-cost, no-fee transfer-risk pension products that can be deferred for up to 40...
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Annuities and long-term care
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The three primary types of long-term care coverage
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Tailored long-term care
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Planning for the future
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Annuities provide principal protection, lifetime income, legacy planning, and long-term care coverage for uninsurable individuals. Long-term care insurance providers offer cash indemnity benefits without requiring receipts for paid caregivers.
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The three primary types of long-term care coverage are traditional standalone long-term care insurance policies, asset-based life insurance policies, and asset-based long-term care annuities.
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Asset-based long-term care provides customizable inflation-adjusted lifetime benefits, allowing clients to design plans tailored to their needs and budgets, with the option to recoup unused funds.
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People need income, legacy, and long-term care planning regardless of interest rates or politics, and these products help eliminate stress by transferring risk. Therefore, initiation conversations with your family, update your documents, and work with a professional team.
"Regardless of insurance and products, when it comes to long term care planning, the most important thing for our clients is to have conversations with your family, with your loved ones, with your children." — Jack Lenenberg
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