Fun With Annuities® - The Annuity Man Podcast

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Fun With Annuities® podcast is hosted by America's Annuity Agent®, Stan The Annuity Man®. Hear brutal annuity facts with no sales pitches from the top independent agent in the country, licensed in all 50 states. Author of 7 books, Stan dives deep on all annuity types and strategies. It's fun, learning the contractual truths on how annuities actually work and if they'll fit your personal retirement lifestyle. Listen in on how you can be "Livin' the reality, not the dream®."

  1. 3d ago

    How Will AI Affect Annuities?: Fun With Annuities (Encore Presentation)

    Could living longer mean receiving lower annuity payments in the future? This episode explores how AI-driven medical breakthroughs could affect longevity, life expectancy assumptions, and lifetime income annuities.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses:  AI-driven medical breakthroughs and their potential impact on life expectancy How life expectancy tables factor into lifetime income annuity pricing Why current life expectancy assumptions may present an opportunity to lock in lifetime income Lifetime income products including SPIAs, DIAs, QLACs, and Income Riders Why financially strong A+ or better carriers matter for lifetime income guarantees   Key Takeaways:  AI-driven advances in medical research could potentially increase life expectancy and affect future annuity pricing. Lifetime income annuities are primarily priced around life expectancy, not interest rates. If future life expectancy assumptions increase, the speaker argues that lifetime payments could be lower because payments may need to continue for longer. Locking in current life expectancy assumptions could potentially result in higher lifetime income. Lifetime income products transfer longevity risk to the insurance company.   "How do you beat AI? How do you get ahead of AI? Lifetime income right now, because AI hasn't affected it, and the next word I'm going to say is very important, yet. It will. You know it." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Fixed Indexed Annuities Explained (Encore Presentation)

    Upfront bonuses, free long-term care, unlimited market growth — if the annuity pitch sounds too good to be true, there's a reason. Here's how to spot it before you sign a 10-year contract.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  FIAs as CD products, not market products Principal protection and locked-in annual gains Caps, spreads, and renewal-rate discretion Deconstructing the four-part sales pitch Licensing gaps behind mis-selling   Key Takeaways:  It's a CD product, not a market product. These were built to compete with CD returns, bringing that expectation, not a growth one. Principal protection is the real upside. Market swings can't shrink your money, and gains lock in at each contract anniversary. A 10-year surrender charge can hide a one-year guarantee. Caps and spreads reset at the insurer's discretion, so renewal-rate history matters. Upfront bonuses aren't free money. They're priced into the guarantee, and the best guarantees often carry no bonus. "Free long-term care" isn't real coverage. A guaranteed-issue confinement rider is easy to qualify for and is not replaceable.   "If it sounds too good to be true, it is every single time with annuities without exception." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  3. Sep 6 ·  Bonus

    The 3 Phases of Income Rider Taxation: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

    Tired of annuity hype, bonuses, and rosy projections? In this episode, Stan The Annuity Man breaks down the three phases of income rider taxation and shows why the real value of annuities doesn't show up until your account hits zero.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Contractual guarantees vs. hypothetical projections What income riders are and how they work The three phases of income rider taxation Solving for longevity risk and building an income floor How to evaluate annuities and run income rider quotes   Key Takeaways:  Annuities should be purchased for their contractual guarantees, not for hypothetical growth stories or back-tested projections. Income riders attached to indexed annuities are designed to deliver lifetime income, and the focus should remain on the income rider, not the index side. The taxation of income riders moves through three stages—gains, principal, then the insurer's money—each with different tax implications. The true power of lifetime income products only appears after the account value hits zero, when the insurance company is still obligated to keep paying. Using annuities to create an income floor can reduce the fear of outliving your money and help you invest more confidently with the rest of your portfolio.   "When you buy an annuity, you're going to get a policy. That policy is a contract from a life insurance company that issues the annuity. So buy it for the contractual guarantees. Don't buy it for the dream." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  4. Sep 1

    I'm Your Annuity Life Coach & Annuity Oncologist: Fun With Annuities

    In this solo episode, Stan The Annuity Man breaks down how to buy annuities the right way and why his no-data, real-time quote platform is changing the industry.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses:  Annuities as contractual guarantees, not hypothetical growth The "annuity life coach" and "annuity oncologist" mindset Anonymous, real-time quoting for SPIAs, DIAs, MYGAs, QLACs, and Income Riders Professional boundaries and no-pressure, no-outbound model Direct-to-consumer mission and cleaning up annuity industry "charlatans"   Key Takeaways:  Annuities should only be purchased for what they are contractually guaranteed to do, not for hypothetical or illustrated returns. A truly client-focused advisor is willing to say "you're putting too much into this annuity" or "you might not need this product right now." Providing real-time, anonymous quotes empowers consumers to explore annuity options without fear of being chased by salespeople. Financial advisors should maintain professional distance rather than trying to be friends, golfing buddies, or entertainers. Transforming the annuity industry requires radical transparency, direct-to-consumer access, and a zero-tolerance stance on misleading, high-pressure sales tactics.   "You don't need a friend. You don't need a golfing buddy, and you don't need a meal purchased for you. You need someone telling you the truth." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  5. Aug 30 ·  Bonus

    Beware of the Fixed Index Annuity Bonus Churning Strategy: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

    When an upfront annuity bonus looks too good to be true, it usually is—and the real cost can be buried in massive surrender charges and hollow promises. In this episode, you'll hear a blunt breakdown of the fixed index annuity bonus churning strategy and how to protect yourself from it.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Dangers of upfront bonuses in fixed index annuities How bonus churning and flipping annuities harm consumers Surrender charges and predatory sales practices Why contractual guarantees matter more than hypothetical growth Practical steps to evaluate annuity offers and avoid scams   Key Takeaways:  Upfront bonuses on fixed index annuities are rarely "free money"; they're typically funded by giving up value somewhere else in the contract, such as lower income payouts. Moving from one annuity to another just to chase a bigger bonus often leads to large surrender charges and usually only benefits the agent through new commissions. Any annuity recommendation should be justified by clear, contractual improvements—not by hypothetical projections, marketing hype, or emotional persuasion. In most cases, it is better to use available penalty-free withdrawals than to accept a huge surrender charge just to enter a new "bonus" product. Annuities should be purchased for their contractual guarantees, not as growth vehicles, and any offer that sounds too good to be true almost always is.   "Most upfront bonuses go to the income account, not the walkaway account. Income account's monopoly money." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  6. Aug 23 ·  Bonus

    Do Not Fund Your Agent's Incentive Trip: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

    In this episode, Stan The Annuity Man pulls back the curtain on how annuity incentive trips can quietly distort recommendations—and how to protect yourself from funding your agent's next vacation. Discover why focusing on contractual guarantees, not sales gimmicks, is the only way to buy annuities on your terms.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Incentive trips and conflicts of interest in annuity sales Fiduciary mindset and putting client interests first Why annuities should be evaluated by contractual guarantees only Using online tools to compare annuity carriers and rates anonymously The PILL framework and simplifying annuity decision-making   Key Takeaways:  Incentive trips create a powerful misalignment between what's best for the client and what's most lucrative for the agent, often steering people into the wrong annuity products. The only legitimate "agenda" in any annuity recommendation should be finding the highest contractual guarantees that match a client's goals and timeline. Acting like a fiduciary—putting the client's interests ahead of commissions and perks—should be the baseline standard for anyone selling financial products. Annuities are commodity products whose quotes change frequently, so broad claims about a single "best" product are misleading and potentially fraudulent. Consumers gain power when they can anonymously compare annuity options, focus on contractual guarantees, and ask just two key questions: what they want the money to do, and when those guarantees should start.   "You only ask two questions when considering annuity: What do you want the money to contractually do? When do you want those contractual guarantees to start?" —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  7. Aug 18

    Are You Surfing Beside a Stock Market Cruise Ship: Fun With Annuities

    Are you "surfing beside a cruise ship" in today's all‑time‑high stock market, hoping you don't get sucked under when the next downturn hits? In this solo episode, Stan the Annuity Man breaks down how to use annuities to lock in lifetime guarantees, build an income floor, and stop confusing a bull market with financial genius.   In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Current stock market euphoria and AI-driven highs The "surfing beside a cruise ship" risk metaphor What annuities are actually good for (PILL framework) The annuity industry's monopoly on lifetime income Building an income floor and avoiding growth-focused annuity traps   Key Takeaways:  Markets at all‑time highs can feel effortless, but that "easy money" environment can quickly reverse, especially when driven by hype cycles like artificial intelligence. Annuities should be used to provide contractual guarantees—such as principal protection and lifetime income—not to chase stock market–like growth. Before buying any annuity, you should clearly define what you want the money to contractually do and when those guarantees must start. The real, underused power of annuities is their ability to provide guaranteed income for as long as you live, something no standard market product can replicate. Establishing a non‑market‑correlated income floor first allows you to ride market waves more confidently without panicking or selling at the worst possible time.   "If you buy them for growth, you're a fool. Annuities, never buy them for market growth. Go buy the market." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

  8. Aug 16 ·  Bonus

    Real Market Growth Has No Surrender Charges: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

    Real market growth never comes with surrender charges—and if it does, you're not really in the market. In this episode, Stan The Annuity Man tears apart "too good to be true" annuity pitches and shows you how to separate true contractual guarantees from sales hype.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Real market growth vs surrender charges Proper role of annuities and contractual guarantees Index annuities and income riders as delivery systems The PILL framework for what annuities actually solve Anonymous quote tool and consumer-first annuity education   Key Takeaways:  Real stock market participation is defined by liquidity and full upside potential; once surrender charges are involved, you're no longer in a true market-growth vehicle. Annuities should be purchased strictly for their contractual guarantees, not for hypotheticals, illustrated returns, or sales-driven "dream" scenarios. Index annuities are most efficiently used as delivery systems for income rider guarantees rather than as primary growth products. The PILL framework—Principal protection, Income for life, Legacy, Long-term care—clarifies exactly what annuities are designed to solve, and growth is not on that list. Separating annuities for guarantees and non-annuities for growth helps investors build a clearer, more rational strategy without falling for upfront bonuses and marketing gimmicks.   "Real market growth has no surrender charges." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

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Fun With Annuities® podcast is hosted by America's Annuity Agent®, Stan The Annuity Man®. Hear brutal annuity facts with no sales pitches from the top independent agent in the country, licensed in all 50 states. Author of 7 books, Stan dives deep on all annuity types and strategies. It's fun, learning the contractual truths on how annuities actually work and if they'll fit your personal retirement lifestyle. Listen in on how you can be "Livin' the reality, not the dream®."

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