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Stan The Annuity Man

Stan The Annuity Man

Stan The Annuity Man is a nationally recognized annuity expert and annuity critic, and has been called the national consumer advocate for annuities… and a walking middle finger of annuity truth.  He is a weekly RetireMentor columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com, and is the exclusive annuity contributor for About.com.  His highly acclaimed book, The Annuity Stanifesto, is a top seller in its category, and is known as the go to resource for all things annuity.

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Articles by Stan The Annuity Man

Can Fixed Annuities Account for Inflation?

Can Fixed Annuities Account for Inflation? | February 20, 2014 | , , , ,


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Why Are There So Many Annuity Internet Pop Up Ads?

Why Are There So Many Annuity Internet Pop Up Ads? | February 6, 2014 |


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Which Is Better For Future Income….Longevity Annuities or Income Riders?

Which Is Better For Future Income….Longevity Annuities or Income Riders? | January 23, 2014 | , , , , , ,


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What Is The True Value Of An Immediate Annuity?

What Is The True Value Of An Immediate Annuity? | December 5, 2013 | , , , , , ,


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Should I Buy An Immediate Annuity Or An Indexed Annuity?

Should I Buy An Immediate Annuity Or An Indexed Annuity? | November 21, 2013 | , , , ,


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What’s The Truth About Bonuses On Indexed Annuities?

What’s The Truth About Bonuses On Indexed Annuities? | November 14, 2013 | , , , , ,


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Should I Take A Lump Sum Or The Annuity Payments?

Should I Take A Lump Sum Or The Annuity Payments? | November 7, 2013 | , ,


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What Is A Secondary Market Annuity?

What Is A Secondary Market Annuity? | October 31, 2013 | , , , ,


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What Is The Difference Between A Traditional Fixed Annuity & A “MYGA”?

What Is The Difference Between A Traditional Fixed Annuity & A “MYGA”? | October 24, 2013 | , , , , ,


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Is There An Annuity That Works Like A CD?

Is There An Annuity That Works Like A CD? | October 17, 2013 | , , , ,


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Annuity Realityville Is A Place Far Away From Wall Street

Annuity Realityville Is A Place Far Away From Wall Street | October 10, 2013 | , , ,


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What Is The Purpose Of An Immediate Annuity?

What Is The Purpose Of An Immediate Annuity? | October 3, 2013 | , , , ,


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Who Should NOT Buy Annuities?

Who Should NOT Buy Annuities? | September 26, 2013 | , , , , ,


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What is a “Rated” Single Premium Immediate Annuity?

What is a “Rated” Single Premium Immediate Annuity? | September 19, 2013 | , , , , , ,


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Is An Annuity Considered Life Insurance?

Is An Annuity Considered Life Insurance? | September 12, 2013 | , , , ,


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Why Are Banks Now Pushing Annuities?

Why Are Banks Now Pushing Annuities? | September 5, 2013 | ,


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Do All Advisors Have Access To Every Annuity Out There?

Do All Advisors Have Access To Every Annuity Out There? | August 29, 2013 | , , , , ,


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Can I Buy An Income Rider Without Buying An Annuity?

Can I Buy An Income Rider Without Buying An Annuity? | August 22, 2013 | , , , , ,


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Are Annuities Regulated At The State Or Federal Level?

Are Annuities Regulated At The State Or Federal Level? | August 15, 2013 | , , , , , ,


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How Are Annuities Taxed?

How Are Annuities Taxed? | August 8, 2013 | , , , ,


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Should I Be Concerned That A Hedge Fund Owns An Annuity Company?

Should I Be Concerned That A Hedge Fund Owns An Annuity Company? | August 1, 2013 | , , , ,


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Should I Consider An Annuity For Pure Market Growth?

Should I Consider An Annuity For Pure Market Growth? | July 25, 2013 | , , , ,


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Can I Buy Annuities With No Fees or Surrender Charges?

Can I Buy Annuities With No Fees or Surrender Charges? | July 18, 2013 | , , , , , , , , , ,


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What Is a Longevity Annuity?

What Is a Longevity Annuity? | July 11, 2013 | , , ,


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Can I Buy Annuities Without Using An Agent?

Can I Buy Annuities Without Using An Agent? | June 27, 2013 | , ,


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What Is The #1 Annuity Question You Need To Have An Answer For?

What Is The #1 Annuity Question You Need To Have An Answer For? | June 20, 2013 | , ,


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Should I Own An Annuity For Potential Growth Or Contractual Guarantees?

Should I Own An Annuity For Potential Growth Or Contractual Guarantees? | June 13, 2013 | , ,


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How Long Have Annuities Been Around?

How Long Have Annuities Been Around? | June 6, 2013 | , ,


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Why Are Annuity Companies Buying Back Benefits?

Why Are Annuity Companies Buying Back Benefits? | May 30, 2013 | ,


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Why Is There So Much Annuity “Bait And Switch” Marketing Going On?

Why Is There So Much Annuity “Bait And Switch” Marketing Going On? | May 23, 2013 | ,


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How Do I Know if an Annuity Carrier is Safe?

How Do I Know if an Annuity Carrier is Safe? | May 9, 2013 | ,


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Take a P.I.L.L. Before Buying an Annuity

Take a P.I.L.L. Before Buying an Annuity | May 2, 2013 | ,


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Are Hybrid Annuities New?

Are Hybrid Annuities New? | April 25, 2013 | , ,


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What Are The Best Ways to Get a Lifetime Income Stream from an Annuity?

What Are The Best Ways to Get a Lifetime Income Stream from an Annuity? | April 18, 2013 | , ,


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