Annuity Guys®

Beware of Best Annuity Claims (also known as) Sales Hype!
When you begin research on annuities via the internet it does not take long before you realize that most salespeople, …Read More »
Annuities: What Percentage Should Be in Your Retirement Portfolio?
The answer is… 50 percent (NOT!!!) — want to know why many insurance sales agents might say that? It’s nice …Read More »
Annuity Rates vs Bank Interest Rates – Which is Best?
Since something is better than nothing, then more of that something is usually even better – thus, the reason why so many traditional bank savers have …Read More »

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Top Ten Fixed Index Annuity Questions to ask Before Purchasing!
And now, here’s your Fixed Index Annuity TOP TEN Countdown… while we are definitely not the Casey Kasem version of counting down the top …Read More »
The Love Hate Annuity Relationship
Every financial product has negatives and positives, how these products are presented or utilized by companies and advisors can lead …Read More »
Hybrid Annuities as an Inflation Hedge
Inflation – this one word strikes terror in the hearts of many retirees on a fixed income. Never to fear, we have a cost …Read More »
Exposing Why Some Advisors Love or Hate Annuities
“Why can’t we all just get along?” It seems that the spirit of divisive partisan politics has invaded the investment …Read More »
Never Place an IRA in an Annuity? Wrong!
One question that seems to come up on a regular basis is “should I use my IRA/401k dollars to purchase …Read More »
Tax Saving Income Tips
As we approach an almost insurmountable debt load likely increases in tax is may be inevitable, we thought it may …Read More »
Is Your Advisor One Annuity Away From a Free Trip to Paris
The best annuity… is it the one that is best for you to own or the best annuity for the …Read More »
The China Affect on Annuities…
There has been no shortage of China headlines as their economy faces major headwinds. It would be naive to think …Read More »

Are Annuities a Viable Option – As Markets Soar?
The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain each July provides for amazing images as young men run alongside the massive …Read More »
Can MarketFree® Annuities Balance Your Portfolio?
It has been more than four years since the pandemic started and the stock market has reached some new historic …Read More »
Five Annuity Obstacles to Overcome
Purchasing an annuity for retirement can be a difficult and stressful decision. For many people this means re-positioning a portion of their retirement assets as …Read More »
How Do Index Annuities Pay Higher Interest?
Okay, what’s the catch? How is it possible that a fixed index annuity (FIA) can eliminate market risk and earn higher interest than standard fixed annuities …Read More »
Annuities – The Best Financial Product No One Wants!
Why would an insurance actuary call annuities the best financial product no one really wants? And why would he go …Read More »
Are Annuities a Tax Trap?
Never buy an annuity – it is a tax trap or so the negative articles say! When I hear the words …Read More »
Top Ten Fixed Index Annuity Questions to ask Before Purchasing!
And now, here’s your Fixed Index Annuity TOP TEN Countdown… while we are definitely not the Casey Kasem version of counting down the top …Read More »
Tax Saving Income Tips
As we approach an almost insurmountable debt load likely increases in tax is may be inevitable, we thought it may …Read More »

The China Affect on Annuities…
There has been no shortage of China headlines as their economy faces major headwinds. It would be naive to think …Read More »
Give Money to an Internet Annuity Advisor! Are You Crazy?
We don’t work with crazy people (okay, maybe a couple, LOL), but we do work with a lot of sincere folks who …Read More »
How Much Income Can You Withdraw Safely in Retirement?
A Reuter’s article hit our desk recently. It’s based on a “safe withdrawal rate” during retirement (safe being relative since we’re …Read More »
Fed Up with Exaggerated Annuity Claims?
There is a saying in the annuity world that annuities are sold, not bought! Yes, at times this may be …Read More »
Are Annuity Complaints on the Rise?
Mom always said; “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” Well, we want you …Read More »
OutCome Based Planning™ for Retirement
We practice and recommend a “Holistic – OutCome Based Planning™ process when considering annuities.” This approach has the effect of …Read More »
Seven Ways to Use Annuities for Estate Planning!
Annuities are not commonly thought of as financial tools that are utilized within an Estate Plan. You may be surprised to know that there are, in …Read More »
Sell in May and Go Away or Buy Annuities?
Life is full of profound statements and sayings that stick in our minds. For investors and brokers, the saying “sell …Read More »
Five Top Annuity Safety Risks to Avoid
Annuities are safe, secure, and without risk…. hmm, well not exactly. As Annuity Guys® we expound quite a bit on the safety …Read More »
What is the Best Annuity?
Are you trying to figure out which annuity will offer the best way to grow your money and safely generate …Read More »