Best Annuity Man Podcasts (2024)

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Annuity Strategies Across the Political Spectrum: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 9:47

3d ago9:47

9:47

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Pragmatic approach to financial planning How annuities are primarily priced Four primary benefits of annuities Closing the gap with annuities Key Takeaways: Prepare for either party leadership scenarios to ensure financial stability. Approach financial planning with a pragmatic mindset, always employing t…

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#119 - Andy's appearance on Rob Berger's YouTube channel, talking about taxes in retirement 1:41:14

2d ago1:41:14

1:41:14

Andy appeared as a guest/co-host on the September 23, 2024 episode of Rob Berger's YouTube live stream video series. In it, they discussed taxes and tax planning in retirement, as well as a host of other questions such as account rebalancing, Roth conversion analysis, and more! There was also plenty of live Q&A from Rob's loyal followers/watchers. …

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#118 - Q&A edition...Itemized sales tax deductions, pension vs lump sum, surviving spouse tax increases and MORE! 49:10

9d ago49:10

49:10

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: Itemizing sales taxes on Schedule A of your tax return, particularly when living in two states during the year ( 6:30 ) Considerations when deciding between taking a pension or its lump sum ( 11:51 ) Should a recently widowed person take advantage of their last year of Married Filing Joint tax brackets and do a …

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Retire From Both Work & the Markets: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic) 8:00

10d ago8:00

8:00

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: How different your life could be with more money Retiring from work and the markets Investing safely and smartly Living off of guarantees Key Takeaways: People in the news and most financial advisors will tell you always to keep money in the markets, but you have to ask yourself this: will more money make…

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Stan The Annuity Man: Annuities and the Election 34:15

11d ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Ensuring a stable retirement regardless of politics How annuities are priced Planning for political uncertainty Tailoring annuities to your financial goals Key Takeaways: Annuities provide a guaranteed income floor regardless of political outcomes. Take emotions out of financial decisions, and focus on bu…

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#117 – Retirement planning chat with a "real" person, Alison 59:24

16d ago59:24

59:24

Andy chats with a real person (not an advisor) doing their own retirement planning. In this episode, Andy talks with Alison (last name not disclosed). They talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as the unique planning considerations of having a spouse who's nearly 10 years younger and how an unexpected major medical condition a …

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Annuity Income: Return OF or ON Your Money?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 12:44

17d ago12:44

12:44

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Lifetime income and principal protection Return of your money Peeling of the interest to solve income needs Key Takeaways: Annuities aren’t only for lifetime income, some products just protect the principal like a MYGA or a Fixed Annuity. With lifetime income, annuity companies are on the hook to pay a re…

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#116 – Retirement planner chat, with Roger Whitney from the Retirement Answer Man podcast 1:36:40

23d ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Andy chats with fellow retirement planner Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® from The Retirement Answer Man podcast. In this episode they talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as tax planning, investing, annuities, how to help advise people get over the hurdle of not wanting to spend their money, what consumers often overlook in…

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Is It a Good Time to Buy an Annuity?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 8:13

24d ago8:13

8:13

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: When is it a good time to buy an annuity? Are annuities for market growth? Annuity sales tactics to be wary of Key Takeaways: Annuities aren’t for everybody. If you need to transfer risk, need contractual guarantees, or solve for principal protection, income for life, legacy, or long-term care, then it’s …

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Terry Savage: Chicken Money Is Still Tasty 34:46

25d ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, The Annuity Man and Terry Savage discuss: What is “chicken money”? Considering future crises in your financial plan Seeking trusted advisors Building an income floor Key Takeaways: Your “chicken money” is money that you can’t afford to lose. CDs, treasury bills, money markets, AAA municipal bonds, and MYGAs are suitable options. MY…

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#115 - How to give to charities tax-efficiently 55:44

1M ago55:44

55:44

Andy summarizes the tax-related concepts to know when giving to charities, and summarizes a few ways in which to make your charitable donations as tax-efficient for you as possible Links in this episode: IRS Publication 526 - here My YouTube video - How to Give to Charities Tax Efficiently My YouTube video - Overview of Federal Income Taxation Teno…

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3 Years in or 3 Years Out for MYGAs and CDs: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Locking in for three years and over The top three safest money When to go for CDs and treasuries Key Takeaways: Ask yourself how long you want to lock the money in for. MYGAs provide the highest contractual guarantee if it’s three years and over compared to CDs and treasuries. The safest money out of all …

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#114 – Retirement planner chat, with me...Andy Panko from Tenon Financial 1:54:44

1M ago1:54:44

1:54:44

We're switching things up a bit! In this week's episode, guest host Mike Powers (from Manuka Financial; was a previous guest on the podcast) chats with the show's host, Andy Panko from Tenon Financial. In the episode, they talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics and Andy's view and approach toward them, such as tax planning, distribut…

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Lifetime or Interest Income?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 10:51

1M ago10:51

10:51

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The right product for the right situation What is lifetime income? Income from interest Key Takeaways: An agent selling an annuity product as a one-size-fits-all product is like a doctor prescribing one medication for everyone. There is a right product for the right circumstance, and if a person doesn’t n…

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Stan The Annuity Man: The Annuity Man Predictions for 2024 (TAM Classic) 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Planning with simplicity Annuity products overview Consumer-focused future of annuities Tuning out the noise Key Takeaways: Lifetime income is priced primarily on your life expectancy and interest rates play a secondary role in pricing. Shop all carriers for the highest contractual guarantee, don’t gamble…

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#113 - Q&A edition...how to find a retirement tax planner, Medicare premium surcharges, bullet maturity bond ETFs and MORE! 54:46

1M ago54:46

54:46

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: Can you retroactively increase your income for a prior tax year ( 2:37 ) How to find a retirement planning tax specialist ( 8:16 ) How the Medicare IRMAA premium surcharge income lookback works ( 17:24 ) Determining how much mega back door Roth contributions to do ( 22:02 ) Is it okay to employ your child part-t…

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Start Acting Annuity Rich (Wear a Suit!): Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 9:27

2M ago9:27

9:27

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Acknowledging your wealth The scars of scarcity Should you be worried about inflation Setting up contractual guarantees Key Takeaways: Be rational about the wealth that you have. Don’t say you’re not rich if you are not one of the 40% of Americans today who have $400 to their name and are struggling. Ackn…

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#112 – Retirement planning chat with a "real" person, Jane 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

Andy chats with a real person (not an advisor) doing their own retirement planning. In this episode, Andy talks with Jane (an anonymous name). They talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as when she started getting serious about retirement planning, what she wishes she would have known earlier, what she learned from seeing her p…

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Automate Your Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Automating your income Establishing an automated income stream Reverse-engineering your income goal Key Takeaways: Automating your income is about creating more income floor to add to your lifetime income stream with Social Security which increases with inflation. This is where annuities come into play si…

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Sheryl Garrett: Financial Planning On YOUR Terms 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

In this episode, The Annuity Man and Sheryl Garrett discuss: The role of a financial planner How the industry should be Hiring the right planner Being aggressive with cash flow Key Takeaways: Many personal, financial, economic, and psychological things are coming together all at once. The planner’s role is to help clients see through all of that an…

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#111 – Retirement planner chat, with Victor Medina from Palante Wealth 1:27:12

2M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Andy chats with fellow retirement planner Victor Medina, CFP®, RICP®, CELA® from Palante Wealth. In this episode they talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as tax planning, distribution strategies, investing, annuities, long-term care insurance, how to help advise people who are spending more than planned, what consumers often …

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The Older You Are, the Higher the Annuity Payment: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 11:15

2M ago11:15

11:15

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Claiming your social security You can’t time annuities Three phases of retirement Key Takeaways: Social security payments get higher if you wait until 70 because you’re older which means that your life expectancy is less, meaning that there are fewer projected payments. Fewer payments mean that those paym…

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#110 1/2 - ONE MORE pro of rolling over employer plans (like a 401(k)) to an IRA 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

I'm a buffoon and I missed including another important pro of doing an employer plan-to-IRA rollover in episode #110's list of pros and cons of rollovers. The additional potential pro is the ability to do Qualified Charitable Distributions ("QCDs") out of the IRA if you're at least 70 1/2 and charitably inclined. So, the recap the full list of pros…

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#110 - Pros and cons of rolling over employer plans [like a 401(k)] to an IRA 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Andy summarizes the pros and cons of rolling over an employer plan (such as a 401(k), 403(b), 401(a), 457 or the federal Thrift Savings Plan) to an IRA or Roth IRA. To sum up: Potential PROS of rolling over an employer plan to an IRA or Roth IRA: More investment options Likely lower fees and costs Access to professional advice Better control over t…

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Increase Your Annuity Income Floor As You Age: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 11:17

2M ago11:17

11:17

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Creating a solid income floor for retirement Considering your income Many ways to create income Key Takeaways: Going into chapter two of your life, you have to do your own thing. Stop keeping score. You’ve already won the game, you already have enough money, so why are you still playing? It’s important to…

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Rick Ferri: Core-4 Portfolios for Simplistic Success (TAM Classic) 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, The Annuity Man and Rick Ferri discuss: Outperforming 90% of investors Developing a simple portfolio Five ways to improve your portfolio Facing the risks Key Takeaways: Investing is not as difficult as others would have you believe. The best way to invest is to keep things simple; the fewer moving parts, the better. Develop a simpl…

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#109 - Q&A edition...how to know if your 401(k) is good, how much tax to withhold from Social Security, should you invest in International stocks and MORE! 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: How to know if your 401(k) is good ( 5:57 ) Is it safer to bank at multiple banks instead of just one ( 14:33 ) How much tax should you withhold from your Social Security ( 21:10 ) Whether each spouse needs to take out excess Roth IRA contributions if only one spouse's income put their Married Filing Joint total…

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You Already Won! Why Are You Still Playing?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic) 11:59

2M ago11:59

11:59

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’v…

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#108 – Retirement planning chat with "real" people, Ali & Alison Walker 1:38:27

3M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Andy chats with real people (not advisors) doing their own retirement planning. In this episode, Andy talks with Ali & Alison Walker, who live in Arizona currently but lived and traveled abroad for a few years after retiring. They talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as when Ali & Alison started getting serious about retiremen…

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25% Annuity Bonus…Is It Real?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic) 9:59

3M ago9:59

9:59

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 predic…

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Jason Fichtner: Understanding A Changing Retirement Landscape (TAM Classic) 49:37

3M ago49:37

49:37

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 ca…

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#107 – Retirement planner chat, with Mike Powers from Manuka Financial 1:51:51

3M ago1:51:51

1:51:51

Andy chats with fellow retirement planner Mike Powers, CPA, PFS, CFP®, from Manuka Financial. In this episode they talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as tax planning, distribution strategies, investing, annuities, long-term care insurance, how to help advise people who are spending more than planned, what consumers often ove…

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Understanding Annuity Payout Options - Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic) 11:01

3M ago11:01

11:01

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…

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#106 - How to decide the optimal time to start your Social Security benefits 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

Andy talks about the main points to consider when deciding when to start your Social Security retirement benefits Links in this episode: Tenon Financial June 2024 newsletter discussing how to optimize your Social Security claiming decision - here Retirement Planning Education June 2024 blog discussing how to optimize your Social Security claiming d…

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Live off the Interest Until You Can’t: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 10:19

3M ago10:19

10:19

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 th…

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John Olsen: Annuity Royalty Shares Wisdom (TAM Classic) 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

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 yo…

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#105 - Q&A edition... having mortgages in retirement, understanding Medicare coinsurance, when to consider long term care insurance and MORE! 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: Whether or not it's okay to have a mortgage or rent in retirement ( 1:56 ) Medicare Part B coinsurance of 20% and whether Medigap/Supplemental policies are worth it ( 8:50 ) How much money is TOO MUCH money to have in a Health Savings Account ( 13:50 ) If I've changed any of my views or processes around retireme…

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Defer 2 SPIA (MYGA-2-SPIA): Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic) 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

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’…

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#104 – Retirement planning chat with a "real" person, Laura Maione 1:11:07

4M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Andy chats with a real person (not an advisor) doing their own retirement planning. In this episode, Andy talks with Laura Maione, who lives in Illinois and retired during the pandemic. They talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as when Laura started getting serious about retirement planning, what she wishes he would have known…

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Annuity Fancy or Annuity Contractual?: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 5:42

4M ago5:42

5:42

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 annu…

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Dana Anspach: Juicing Your Retirement Plan (TAM Classic) 42:04

4M ago42:04

42:04

In this episode, The Annuity Man and Dana Anspach discuss: Juicing your retirement money How can you know if you’re “retirement-ready” What are some things you have to consider when setting up your retirement plan The four percent rule Key Takeaways: Don’t underestimate what more you can juice from your retirement plan. You might very well end up w…

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#103 – Retirement planner chat, with Angie Furubotten-LaRosee from Avea Financial Planning 1:33:48

4M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

Andy chats with fellow retirement planner Angie Furubotten-LaRosee CFP®, from Avea Financial Planning. In this episode they talk about a wide array of retirement planning topics such as tax planning, distribution strategies, investing, annuities, long-term care insurance, how to help advise people who are spending more than planned, what consumers …

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Annuity Contractual Guarantees Change Lives: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 7:58

4M ago7:58

7:58

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, annu…

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#102 - Highlights of the 2024 Social Security Trustees Report 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

Andy gives a summary of the key takeaways from the recently released 2024 Social Security Trustees Report Links in this episode: The 2024 Social Security Trustees Report - here The "Summary of Provisions That Would Change the Social Security Program" - here Tenon Financial monthly e-newsletter - Retirement Planning Insights Facebook group - Retirem…

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Annuity Doublers Gives Your Money Back Quicker When You Get Sicker: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 7:54

4M ago7:54

7:54

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What annuity doublers refer to The true story of annuity doublers Key Takeaways: Annuity “doublers” isn’t as lucrative as it seems. You become eligible for enhanced payment if you are found to be unable to do the five daily functions of life. The additional value given in enhanced payments is subtracted d…

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David Blanchett: Retirement Income Investing in a Low-Yield World (TAM Classic) 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

In this episode, The Annuity Man and David Blanchett discuss: People’s irrational preference A gap between perceived and actual ability Is cryptocurrency going to last? Investing when there are low yields Key Takeaways: In theory, people should be indifferent between spending down their portfolio and living off of it - but investors aren’t always r…

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#101 - Q&A edition...Choosing a custodian, 401(k) contribution limits, gift tax exclusion limits and MORE! 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: How to choose a brokerage firm/custodian to use ( 3:00 ) How frequently to rebalance your portfolio ( 11:46 ) Annual 401(k) contribution limits between employee and employer contributions ( 14:55 ) Understanding gift taxes, when a gift tax return is required, the lifetime gift/estate size exemption and the annua…

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There’s No ROI Until You Die With Lifetime Income Annuities: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 5:59

4M ago5:59

5:59

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The four primary annuity types for lifetime income There’s no ROI until you die with lifetime income annuities Two important questions to consider when buying annuities Key Takeaways: There are four primary annuity types providing lifetime income: Single Premium Immediate Annuities, Deferred Income Annuit…

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#100 – 100th episode celebration!!! Andy's 100 words of retirement planning wisdom 1:30:56

5M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Thank you for your support through 100 episodes!!! 🥳 To celebrate the milestone of the 100th episode, Andy shares his 100 best bits of retirement planning wisdom, broken up into 10 topics of 10 pieces of wisdom each. The 10 topics are: 1) Investments, 2) Social Security, 3) Medicare, 4) Taxes, 5) Estate & Legacy Planning, 6) Annuities & Life Insura…

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How the Annuity Sausage Is Made: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan 11:20

5M ago11:20

11:20

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The pricing mechanism of annuity products Annuities are commodity products Buy only the products that you understand Key Takeaways: Annuity pricing is primarily based on life expectancy, with interest rates playing a secondary role. Another key factor in annuity pricing is that annuity prices change based…

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