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We want to help every independent agent or retirement planner be successful explaining the benefits all types of annuities - fixed indexed annuities in particular. You should walk away each time you listen with some idea that will make your next client meeting run better.
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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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In this episode, Paul Tyler and David Czerniecki, Chief Investment Officer for Nassau, discuss the rapidly changing economic landscape, touching on global political trends, the implications of tariffs, market predictions, energy dynamics influenced by AI, and the impact of interest rates on the insurance industry. They explore how these factors int…
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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 p…
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Susan Winkler of CT IFS joins Paul Tyler as a guest host to discuss their interviews from InsureTech Connect (ITC) in Las Vegas. The podcast explores the critical intersection of climate risk and insurtech innovation, featuring conversations recorded during the conference. The episode includes insights from Stacey Brown of InsurTech Hartford discus…
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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 …
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In this episode of That Annuity Show, host Paul Tyler, along with guests Bruno Caron and Tisa Rabun-Marshall, engage in a comprehensive discussion with retirement planning expert Suzanne Norman. They explore the complexities of retirement planning, including the emotional landscape retirees face, the importance of financial literacy, and the concep…
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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 f…
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Susan Winkler of CT IFS joins Paul Tyler as a guest host to discuss their interviews from InsureTech Connect (ITC) in Las Vegas. The podcast captures conversations with key industry leaders about AI innovation in the life and annuity sector, recorded during the conference. The episode features interviews with Nagesh Cherukupalli from Cognizant, who…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Why are Indexed Annuities sold in a misleading way? Indexed Annuities are not growth products What annuities are for Key Takeaways: Because Indexed Annuities are a high-commission product for agents, they are often promoted in a misleading manner, obscuring their true nature and limitations. Indexed Annui…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The Annuity PILL Choosing an annuity carrier Putting the client’s best interest first The future of the annuity industry Key Takeaways: The acronym PILL stands for Principal Protection, Income for life, Legacy, and Long-term care. If you don’t need to contractually solve for one or more of those items in …
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In this episode of That Annuity Show, Paul Tyler, Bruno Caron, and Ramsey Smith discuss the importance of reaching more people in the annuity industry with their products. They are joined by Sri Reddy, Sri Reddy, senior vice president of Retirement and Income Solutions at Principal® and a Principal Securities Registered Representative, who shares i…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The Annuity PILL The best inflation annuity Annuities are a transfer of risk Key Takeaways: Annuities provide lifetime income, principal protection, legacy planning, and long-term care benefits. If you’re not solving for any of those, then you don’t need an annuity. Social Security is the best inflation a…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The purpose of Fixed Index Annuities Buying only for contractual guarantees Why some agents oversell Index Annuities Understanding contractual guarantees Key Takeaways: Fixed Index Annuities are designed for principal protection and lifetime income, not market growth. Buy annuities only for contractual gu…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Steve Parrish discuss: What are QLACs? Transferring longevity risks Creating a secure income floor in retirement How annuities are priced Key Takeaways: QLACs (Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts) are a pro-consumer annuity product that allows transferring longevity risk by using IRA assets for lifetime income…
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Today, Mike Odor, Head of Annuity Sales at Midland National Life Insurance Company and Branislav Nikolic, Managing Director, Head of Insurance at The Index Standard join us to talk about a new approach to guiding agents on how to think about recommending FIA index strategy allocations. They share insights on how the Index Standard is helping to str…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Focusing on contractual guarantees What annuities solve for Common annuity pitch traps Key Takeaways: Avoid non-guaranteed hypotheticals and focus on contractual guarantees when considering annuities. Buy annuities for specific needs like principal protection, income, long-term care, or legacy, not for ma…
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Join host Paul Tyler and annuity professional Sheryl J. Moore for an illuminating discussion on the transformation of the annuity market. From innovative product design to illustration challenges, Moore shares invaluable insights on making annuities more accessible to consumers. With co-hosts Tisa Rabun-Marshall and Bruno Caron. Chapters: 0:00 - In…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Transferring risk through annuities The annuity PILL Annuities are for guarantees and not growth Key Takeaways: Fixed Annuities provide lifetime income by transferring longevity risk to insurance companies. They offer over 40 different structures, such as life/joint life with cash/installment refund. Buy …
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Jack Lenenberg discuss: Annuities and long-term care The three primary types of long-term care coverage Tailored long-term care Planning for the future Key Takeaways: Annuities provide principal protection, lifetime income, legacy planning, and long-term care coverage for uninsurable individuals. Long-term care …
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In this enlightening episode, GBU Life's Chief Marketing Officer Lesley Mann and Wealth2K founder David Macchia discuss innovative approaches to retirement planning. They introduce the concept of a "defined benefit investor" and explore how new annuity products can provide guaranteed income for younger generations. The conversation delves into the …
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Annuity marketing gimmicks The complexity of Indexed Annuities What annuities are for Key Takeaways: Bonuses for annuities are marketing gimmicks and provide no real value. Contractual guarantees are the most important aspect of annuities. Indexed annuities are complex products with components like caps, …
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: How to use Indexed Annuities efficiently The two sides of an indexed annuity Focusing on what annuities really do Key Takeaways: Indexed Annuities can be used as an efficient delivery system for Income Riders, which provides guaranteed lifetime income. There are two sides to an Indexed Annuity: the accumu…
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Pam Krueger discuss: Finding fiduciary financial advisors Customizing an annuity according to your goal Rejecting pushy pitches from agents Avoiding costly mistakes through education Key Takeaways: Seek independent, fee-only, fiduciary advisors focused solely on your interests, not commissions or product sales. …
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Summary In this episode of That Annuity Show, Paul Tyler introduces a new chapter for the podcast, featuring co-hosts Tisa Rabun-Marshall, Bruno Caron, and Michael Celi, Chief Product Officer for Zinnia. The discussion revolves around the evolution of the insurance industry, particularly focusing on product design, innovation, and the importance of…
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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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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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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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In this episode of The Annuity Show, Paul Tyler, Ramsey Smith, and Tisa Rabun-Marshall interview Justin Wee and Jayant Walia from Gainbridge Insurance, A Group 1001 Company. They discuss the innovative approach of Gainbridge, a financial collective of companies focused on insurance products. Gainbridge aims to reach underserved markets, particularl…
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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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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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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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In this episode, Paul Tyler interviews David Czerniecki, Nassau's Chief Investment Officer, and discusses the impact of interest rates, AI, presidential elections, and global conflicts on the insurance industry and the global economy. They talk about the expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed and the implications for the insurance industry. …
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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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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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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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In this episode of That Annuity Show, the hosts discuss the latest headlines in Retiretech and interview Michael Kalen, the CEO of Covr. They explore the impact of technology on retirement planning, the role of annuities in financial planning, and the changing landscape of the industry. They also touch on the influence of regulation and the potenti…
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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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In this episode of That Annuity Show, the discussion revolves around the evolving landscape of workplace marketing for brokers, producers, and advisors in the insurance industry. The guests, Ash Rofail, Yuval Sternshos, and David Cohen, the management team of OneKonnect, discuss the role of technology, data, and AI in improving the user experience,…
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