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

Stan The Annuity Man

Question: I am considering investing some of my portfolio in an annuity.  What is the #1 question that I need to ask myself, and answer, before purchasing? Charles G. from New York Answer: Your question is the “holy grail” of how to solve the annuity puzzle.  Too many times people will call me about annuities and start telling me about an annuity they have been pitched by an agent.  The few bullet points from the sales process that they hang on to is comical and...

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Finding Financial Stability In Retirement

Stan The Annuity Man

Written By: Allen Trimble | Secure Money Solutions When I talk with folks about their retirement, about their portfolios in retirement and about income in retirement, one word that often comes up is “stability”. People naturally want stability in retirement. They want stable portfolios that grow consistently and earn reasonable rates of return. They want stability of income, meaning that if they are taking income from their portfolios, that income is secure and sustainable. But there is so much uncertainty in the world today that...

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Peter Anderson/Anderson Insurance Solutions Joins the Annuity123 Network of Retirement Income Advisors

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Annuity123 is excited and honored to report that Peter Anderson has joined its network of retirement income advisors for the benefit of consumers in Ft. Lauderdale and Pompano Beach who are in need of obtaining personalized retirement income guidance. See below for an overview of Peter Anderson practice. Company Name: Anderson Insurance Solutions Brief Business Description: Peter Anderson, President of Anderson Insurance Solutions, has been serving the Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach area for over 30 years as an independent financial specialist.  His goal is to...

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Do You Have Enough Set Aside In Your Retirement Savings To Pay For Your Future Healthcare Needs?

Stan The Annuity Man

Written By: Doug Wright | The Wright Group According to a recent study conducted by Aviva USA, a leading life insurance company, in partnership with the Mayo Clinic, 9 out of 10 people who responded to the questionnaire said that about 20% of their retirement savings will go toward medical expenses (i.e. insurance payments, co-payments and treatment). The actual amount will obviously depend on your daily activity and health history but most retired people will spend about a third (33%) or more of their retirement...

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Annuities Explained

Stan The Annuity Man

Barry Goldwater, Founder of Goldwater Financial Group, has produced an insightful video containing an overview of annuities.  He describes the fact that many people are uninformed about the unique benefits of annuities and describes why many refer to annuities as “sleep insurance”. Click here (Annuities Explained) to watch his educational video. To see more educational articles from Barry, click on the following link (Barry Goldwater). Was this article helpful to you?  If so, please click on the Social Media icons on the right side of...

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William Clay Tucker Has Joined Annuity123’s Network of Retirement Income Advisors

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Annuity123 is excited and honored to report that William Clay Tucker has joined its network of retirement income planners for the benefit of consumers in and around Baton Rouge, LA who are in need of obtaining personalized retirement income guidance. See below for an overview of William’s practice. Company Name: The Woodville Group, LLC Business Overview: Our purpose is to assist individuals and families achieve their highest aspirations, and live life to their full potential as both individuals and as contributors to the family. Helping...

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Life Insurance Overview

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Doug Wright, President of The Wright Group, has produced an insightful video containing an overview of the benefits of life insurance and describes why life insurance needs to be part of comprehensive financial plans. Click here (Life Insurance Overview) to meet Doug and listen to his educational video about life insurance. To learn more, visit his website: www.seniorincomenetwork.com.

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

Stan The Annuity Man

Question: I’m thinking about buying an annuity and want to know if I should base my decision on the potential market growth or the contractual guarantees? Don from Iowa. Answer: Fantastic question, and this is where I differentiate myself from most agents and advisors that recommend annuity solutions.  Most sales pitches you are going to hear involve variable annuities or fixed index annuities, with the agent pushing the dream of phenomenal hypothetical or projected market returns. With variable annuities, the market growth dream is pitched...

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Retirement Planner in Boston, Barry Goldwater, Joins Annuity123’s Network of Retirement Income Advisors

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Annuity123 is excited and honored to report that Barry Goldwater has joined its network of retirement income advisors for the benefit of consumers in and around Boston, MA who are in need of obtaining personalized retirement income guidance. Click here (Retirement Planner Boston MA) to meet Barry and learn about his practice. To learn even more, visit Barry’s website: www.SmartMoneyBoston.com.