A recent survey of near retirees who were contributing to their 401ks were asked how much they would have to contribute to an annuity to **guarantee $500 per month in income for the rest of their lives, starting when they were 65. The scary thing is that 96% of them answered incorrectly (to a multiple choice question)! The vast majority of those surveyed, 72 percent, believed that $25,000 would generate $500 per month for the remainder of their lives. ( By the way, the correct answer is closer to $100,000) [continued below video…]

 Guarantees, including optional benefits, are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer, and may contain limitations, including surrender charges, which may affect policy values. During this segment, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

So if you are ready to start retirement planning, take some time to find out how much income you will need to be comfortable.

Our Best Advanced Retirement Calculator below can get you started, however, ultimately you will want to work with an annuity income specialist who can help narrow down the best options for you!

Ready to become an industry insider? Here is a summary from InsuranceNews.Net that discusses the Cerulli report.

Consumer Confusion Begs for Advisors’ Direction on Annuities

By: Linda Koco

Cerulli analysts were struck by the naiveté they found in the answers to a survey of older 401(k) participants regarding retirement income expectations. Their conclusion produced an enlightening perspective on the need for advisor-sold annuities.

In 2013, the analysts posed the question to people age 55 and older who were active participants in 401(k) plans. Even though this study focused on retirement funds and variable annuities^#, it was instructive for fixed annuity sellers. The respondents’ answers are valuable for any annuity seller, but they might also be important in considering the analysts’ conclusions about fee-based versus commission-based sellers.

The survey participants were asked to indicate the size of a one-time lump-sum premium they would hand over in order to receive $500 a month for life beginning at age 65. There was no mention of taxes, investment vehicle or feeds, the analysts said.

Would the participants hand over $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000 or $200,000?

(Before you read on – what would you guess?)

Survey Said!

The majority – nearly 72 percent – answered $25,000.

Coming in second place was $50,000, with nearly 18 percent of the group selecting this answer. Third place went to $75,000, chosen by nearly 6 percent of the group, and fourth place went to $100,000, with nearly 4 percent picking that answer.

The remaining answer – $200,000 – was selected by less than 1 percent of the survey participants.

The majority answer was pretty far off the mark. A $25,000 single premium immediate annuity “would most likely generate less than $150 per month for a 65-year-old female,” the Cerulli researchers said. And that assumed a single-life-only **guarantee.

Even when looking at the most aggressively priced products in that category, the same 65-year-old woman would most likely need to spend between $90,000 and $100,000 to generate $500 a month for life, without a death benefit **guarantee, they said.

This finding speaks to the complexity of annuities and the lack of awareness of how annuities function and the trade-offs that are involved, the Cerulli analysts continued.

“It also helps verify why annuities remain advisor-sold products and why less than 3 percent of variable annuity^# sales were derived via the direct-to-consumer channel,” their report said.

Mixed Bag

The findings and conclusions drawn are among several points of interest in Cerulli’s new report, Annuities and Insurance 2013: Balancing Shrinking Supply and Increasing Demand for Guarantees. Those looking for an all-positive forecast for the annuity future will not find it in this report. The researchers present a mixed bag of potential annuity opportunities amid cautionary warnings, some with implications for advisors. [Article Out of Print]

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They are insurance products that require a premium to be paid for purchase.
Annuities do not accept or receive deposits and are not to be confused with bank issued financial instruments.
During all video segments, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

  ^*Retirement Planning and annuity purchase assistance may be provided by Eric Judy or by referral to a recommended, experienced, Fiduciary Investment Advisor in helping our website visitors. Dick Van Dyke semi-retired from his Investment Advisory Practice in 2012 and now focuses on this website. He still maintains his insurance license in good standing and assists his current clients.
Our vetted and recommended Fiduciary Financial Planners are required to be properly licensed in assisting clients with their annuity and retirement planning needs. (Due diligence as a client is still always necessary when working with any advisor to check their current standing.)

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9. MarketFree Annuity Definition: Any fixed annuity or portfolio of fixed annuities that protects principal / premium and growth by remaining market risk free.
10. Market Free (annuities, retirements and portfolios) refer to the use of fixed insurance products with minimum guarantees that have no market risk to principal and are not investments in securities.
11. Market Gains are a calculation used to determine interest earned as a result of an increasing market related index limited by various factors in the contract. These can vary with each annuity and issuing insurance company.
12. Premium is the correct term for money placed into annuities principal is used as a universal term that describes the cash value of any asset.
13. Interest Earned is the correct term to describe Market Free Annuity Growth; Market Gains, Returns, Growth and other generally used terms only refer to actual Interest Earned
14. Market Free Annuities are fixed insurance products and only require an insurance license in order to sell these products; they are not securities investments and do not require a securities license.
15. No Loss only pertains to market downturns and not if losses are incurred due to early withdrawal penalties or other fees for additional insurance benefits.
16. Annuities typically have surrender periods where early or excessive withdrawals may result in a surrender cost.
17. Market Free Annuities may or may not have a bonus. Some bonus products have fees or lower interest crediting and when surrendered early the bonus or part of the bonus may be forfeited as part of the surrender process which is determined by each contract.
18. MarketFree Annuities are not FDIC Insured and are not guaranteed by any Government Agency.
19. Annuities are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured and their guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
20. State Insurance Guarantee Associations (SIGA) vary in coverage with each state and are not to be confused with FDIC which has the backing of the federal government.
21. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration.
22. *"Best” refers only to the opinion of Dick, this site's author; or the opinion of Dick & Eric in videos and is not considered best for all individuals.
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**Guarantees, including optional benefits, are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer, and may contain limitations, including surrender charges, which may affect policy values. During this segment, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

Fixed index annuities are often decried for their complexity, but mutual fund^{^}s and ETFs can each have a prospectus totaling twice that of the annuity contract. In fact, FINRA and the SEC has described each of these as complex financial products that require a careful understanding before deciding upon any of these options.

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We practice and recommend a "Holistic - OutCome Based Planning process when considering annuities." This approach has the effect of balancing your overall portfolio so you can meet your retirement objectives by "first identifying the least amount of your investments or savings (if any) that should be considered for annuities." OutCome Based Planning analyzes and models multiple outcomes so you can clearly identify your best income and growth opportunities.

"The Annuity Guys will only call if you request help". Hence, when you are ready for specialized help we will be available.

"Working with an Experienced Fiduciary Financial Planner can help you Avoid a Trial & Error or Risk Based Retirement"

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They are insurance products that require a premium to be paid for purchase.
Annuities do not accept or receive deposits and are not to be confused with bank issued financial instruments.
During all video segments, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

  ^*Retirement Planning and annuity purchase assistance may be provided by Eric Judy or by referral to a recommended, experienced, Fiduciary Investment Advisor in helping our website visitors. Dick Van Dyke semi-retired from his Investment Advisory Practice in 2012 and now focuses on this website. He still maintains his insurance license in good standing and assists his current clients.
Our vetted and recommended Fiduciary Financial Planners are required to be properly licensed in assisting clients with their annuity and retirement planning needs. (Due diligence as a client is still always necessary when working with any advisor to check their current standing.)

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1. All tools, videos or information visible on this website's pages, television, or other media are for educational and conceptual purposes only.
2. Tools, videos or information are not to be considered investment advice, insurance recommendations, tax or legal advice.
3. It is recommended that site visitors should work with licensed professionals for individualized advice before making any important or final financial decisions on what is best for his or her situation.
4. Website comments are not considered investor testimonials those shown only relate to an insurance agent referral service, customer service, or satisfaction with the purchase of insurance products and are never based on any investment or securities advice or investment or securities performance.
5. Please be aware that your feedback and compliments may be shared with our visitors or those that may be interested in our services we will never give out your full name or full address or phone number without your permission. By sending us your feedback & comments you agree to allow us full use in sharing your comments with others in public forums. Thank you for sharing.
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7. Income is guaranteed by annuitization or income riders that may have additional costs or fees.
8. http://www.annuityguys.net & http://www.annuityguys.com forward to https://annuityguys.org. - Further all disclosures and information are to be considered as one and the same for any and all URL forwards, and these same disclosures and information also apply to all YouTube videos featuring Dick & Eric where ever they are viewed.
9. MarketFree Annuity Definition: Any fixed annuity or portfolio of fixed annuities that protects principal / premium and growth by remaining market risk free.
10. Market Free (annuities, retirements and portfolios) refer to the use of fixed insurance products with minimum guarantees that have no market risk to principal and are not investments in securities.
11. Market Gains are a calculation used to determine interest earned as a result of an increasing market related index limited by various factors in the contract. These can vary with each annuity and issuing insurance company.
12. Premium is the correct term for money placed into annuities principal is used as a universal term that describes the cash value of any asset.
13. Interest Earned is the correct term to describe Market Free Annuity Growth; Market Gains, Returns, Growth and other generally used terms only refer to actual Interest Earned
14. Market Free Annuities are fixed insurance products and only require an insurance license in order to sell these products; they are not securities investments and do not require a securities license.
15. No Loss only pertains to market downturns and not if losses are incurred due to early withdrawal penalties or other fees for additional insurance benefits.
16. Annuities typically have surrender periods where early or excessive withdrawals may result in a surrender cost.
17. Market Free Annuities may or may not have a bonus. Some bonus products have fees or lower interest crediting and when surrendered early the bonus or part of the bonus may be forfeited as part of the surrender process which is determined by each contract.
18. MarketFree Annuities are not FDIC Insured and are not guaranteed by any Government Agency.
19. Annuities are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured and their guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
20. State Insurance Guarantee Associations (SIGA) vary in coverage with each state and are not to be confused with FDIC which has the backing of the federal government.
21. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration.
22. *"Best” refers only to the opinion of Dick, this site's author; or the opinion of Dick & Eric in videos and is not considered best for all individuals.
23. *"APO” refers only to the Annual Pay-Out of annuities in the guaranteed lifetime income phase. *APO is NOT an annual yield or an annual rate of interest.
24. AnnuityRateWatch.com, is only a linked to subscription service, which is not affiliated with this site, it supplies and updates all Annuity Rates, Features Ratings, Fees and Riders. AnnuityRateWatch.com's information is available in the public domain and accuracy is not verified or guaranteed since this type of information is always subject to change.
25. Dick helps site visitors when help is requested. Dick may receive a referral fee as compensation from an advisor for a prospective client referral. This helps compensate Dick for time spent assisting site visitors and maintaining this educational website.
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30. In the event that a recommended licensed advisor/agent is not considered satisfactory, Eric will make reasonable efforts to recommend other advisors one at a time in an attempt to satisfy a site visitors planning or purchasing needs.
31. Dick is the website author and editor, Annuity Guys Ltd. is the website owner; Eric is a guest video commentator. Videos gathered from other public domain sources may also be used for educational and conceptual purposes.
32. There is NO COST to site visitors when they are given an advisor referral or recommendation.
33. By giving the us your contact information such as email, phone number, address and etc. you are giving your permission to be contacted or sent additional relevant information about annuities, retirement and related financial information. We have a NO SPAM policy.
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I know it sounds like something an annuity salesman might say, but according to…[continued below video]

 Guarantees, including optional benefits, are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer, and may contain limitations, including surrender charges, which may affect policy values. During this segment, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

Their “monte carlo” style study examines 50 thousand different simulations where couples purchase deferred income annuities 20, 10 and 3 years prior to retirement at age 65. The simulations compare an equity and annuity portfolio to a more traditional equity and bond portfolio. The study, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual, found that the overall cost of retirement was less for couples that moved all or a portion of their bond holdings into annuities.

The paper states that “results show that a product which provides lifetime income can lower the cost of funding retirement by softening the financial blow of a long lifetime or poor market returns. Financial professionals creating a retirement income strategy can reduce the expected costs of funding a retirement income by allocating a portion of their client’s investments to a deferred income annuity, particularly if the retiree is worried about investment risk in the near term or running out of money later in life.”

New Academic Research Finds Deferred Income Annuities Reduce Overall Cost of Funding Retirement

Including a deferred income annuity (DIA) in a retirement portfolio helps reduce the cost of funding retirement while also offsetting risk and providing asset allocation flexibility, according to a new academic paper authored by Michael Finke, Professor and Director of Retirement Planning and Living, Texas Tech University and Wade Pfau, Professor of Retirement Income, American College.

Northwestern Mutual partnered with the professors on the paper that found DIAs:

• Help to mitigate uncertainty and reduce the cost of retirement –The cost of retirement includes the actual cost of generating a given income in retirement in the face of unknown variables such as longevity and asset returns. When a retirement plan allocates a portion of assets to a DIA, the average cost of retirement is reduced by softening the financial blow of a long lifetime or poor market returns by **guaranteeing a portion of retirement income.
• Allow investors to take on more equity risk – Setting aside assets before retirement to buy a DIA places a portion of the retirement portfolio into a bond-like asset. With a level of income **guaranteed, individuals can then invest the rest of their assets more aggressively while maintaining the same risk profile.

The research also found that innovative new DIA products provide additional value given the low-interest rate environment as they may allow for potential payout increases over time via dividends, while providing protection against inflation and longevity.

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When requesting help you can be assured of working with an experienced Annuity Guys' Retirement Planner who is independently insurance licensed and securities licensed as a fiduciary financial planner having access to the vast majority of annuity companies in helping you choose the best annuities using a holistic-outcome based planning approach. We consider the high quality advisor recommendations we make to our website visitors as a direct reflection back on our commitment to serve all client's with a high standard of excellence in financial planning for retirement.

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When you think about it, your money is almost always in some other state with a custodian; whether invested in the market or with an annuity insurance company, the advisors competence is primarily needed when positioning your money initially. So working with a specialized expert in a financial discipline like investments or retirement planning is imperative. There are no undo buttons in retirement! Once the annuities get set up correctly, it is customary and more efficient for owners to benefit by having direct access to the issuer instead of having to go through the agent. And, of course any reputable advisor, local or national, is more than willing to assist their clients if needed after they are implemented.

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Why Searching for the Best Annuities on Your Own Can be so Frustrating...

Almost everyone nowadays turns to the internet for answers on everything - from buying new widgets to researching just about everything under the sun; and finding the best annuity is no exception! At first, it may seem that researching will be straightforward but the more time you spend researching them, the more frustrating it can be. Why is this? First of all, it does not take long to realize that gimmicks abound - such as warnings and alerts from salesmen who just want your attention so they can sell you one or the "too good to be true" claims of 8% to 14% **guaranteed interest and of course the claim that you can get the full market upside with no downside risk! If you have done any research you have heard all of these claims in advertising which are mostly half truths and not fully explained. So how can you find the best annuities on the internet? The truth is... you can't! And what is even more frustrating is all the conflicting points of view from so called experts. There are well over 6,000 different annuities - all designed for different reasons, so is it any wonder that the deck is stacked against the average researcher or do-it-yourselfer. Add to that the fact that they pay high enough commissions to attract a plethora of both good and bad agents. This does not make annuities good or bad; they are simply a financial tool that truly benefit those who use them correctly. How can you find the best annuities for your unique situation?

• Use the internet cautiously;
• Work with a vetted and experienced specialist;
• Do not settle for that one dubious best plan. Compare multiple Outcome Based Plans to decide on the one that is truly best for you;
• Be keenly aware of scare tactics and hyperbole - avoid those advisors and websites;
• Avoid websites that are focused on rushing free reports, rates and quotes to get your contact information they are rushing you to speak with them, instead, take your time and choose someone you are more comfortable with that works on your time-table;
• Know the Five Vital Factors (listed above) that an experienced specialist must answer before helping you select the best options for your situation;
• Watch this telling video "Avoid Annuity Gimmicks, Amateurs and Charlatans"...

Video: "Avoiding Gimmicks, Scams & Charlatans"

  ^** Guarantees, including optional benefits, are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer, and may contain limitations, including surrender charges, which may affect policy values. Annuities are not FDIC insured and it is possible to lose money.
They are insurance products that require a premium to be paid for purchase.
Annuities do not accept or receive deposits and are not to be confused with bank issued financial instruments.
During all video segments, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

  ^*Retirement Planning and annuity purchase assistance may be provided by Eric Judy or by referral to a recommended, experienced, Fiduciary Investment Advisor in helping our website visitors. Dick Van Dyke semi-retired from his Investment Advisory Practice in 2012 and now focuses on this website. He still maintains his insurance license in good standing and assists his current clients.
Our vetted and recommended Fiduciary Financial Planners are required to be properly licensed in assisting clients with their annuity and retirement planning needs. (Due diligence as a client is still always necessary when working with any advisor to check their current standing.)

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3. It is recommended that site visitors should work with licensed professionals for individualized advice before making any important or final financial decisions on what is best for his or her situation.
4. Website comments are not considered investor testimonials those shown only relate to an insurance agent referral service, customer service, or satisfaction with the purchase of insurance products and are never based on any investment or securities advice or investment or securities performance.
5. Please be aware that your feedback and compliments may be shared with our visitors or those that may be interested in our services we will never give out your full name or full address or phone number without your permission. By sending us your feedback & comments you agree to allow us full use in sharing your comments with others in public forums. Thank you for sharing.
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7. Income is guaranteed by annuitization or income riders that may have additional costs or fees.
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9. MarketFree Annuity Definition: Any fixed annuity or portfolio of fixed annuities that protects principal / premium and growth by remaining market risk free.
10. Market Free (annuities, retirements and portfolios) refer to the use of fixed insurance products with minimum guarantees that have no market risk to principal and are not investments in securities.
11. Market Gains are a calculation used to determine interest earned as a result of an increasing market related index limited by various factors in the contract. These can vary with each annuity and issuing insurance company.
12. Premium is the correct term for money placed into annuities principal is used as a universal term that describes the cash value of any asset.
13. Interest Earned is the correct term to describe Market Free Annuity Growth; Market Gains, Returns, Growth and other generally used terms only refer to actual Interest Earned
14. Market Free Annuities are fixed insurance products and only require an insurance license in order to sell these products; they are not securities investments and do not require a securities license.
15. No Loss only pertains to market downturns and not if losses are incurred due to early withdrawal penalties or other fees for additional insurance benefits.
16. Annuities typically have surrender periods where early or excessive withdrawals may result in a surrender cost.
17. Market Free Annuities may or may not have a bonus. Some bonus products have fees or lower interest crediting and when surrendered early the bonus or part of the bonus may be forfeited as part of the surrender process which is determined by each contract.
18. MarketFree Annuities are not FDIC Insured and are not guaranteed by any Government Agency.
19. Annuities are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured and their guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
20. State Insurance Guarantee Associations (SIGA) vary in coverage with each state and are not to be confused with FDIC which has the backing of the federal government.
21. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration.
22. *"Best” refers only to the opinion of Dick, this site's author; or the opinion of Dick & Eric in videos and is not considered best for all individuals.
23. *"APO” refers only to the Annual Pay-Out of annuities in the guaranteed lifetime income phase. *APO is NOT an annual yield or an annual rate of interest.
24. AnnuityRateWatch.com, is only a linked to subscription service, which is not affiliated with this site, it supplies and updates all Annuity Rates, Features Ratings, Fees and Riders. AnnuityRateWatch.com's information is available in the public domain and accuracy is not verified or guaranteed since this type of information is always subject to change.
25. Dick helps site visitors when help is requested. Dick may receive a referral fee as compensation from an advisor for a prospective client referral. This helps compensate Dick for time spent assisting site visitors and maintaining this educational website.
26. Eric Judy is both insurance licensed and securities licensed. Eric offers securities as an investment adviser representative through Client One Securities, LLC.
27. Eric purchases prospective client referrals from Annuity Guys Ltd. and may be compensated by commission for helping prospective clients purchase. Eric may also recommend these prospective clients to an advisor and earn a referral fee or a referral commission split.
28. Vetted advisors refers to advisors that are insurance licensed and recommended based on referral experience from satisfied clients.
29. Any recommendation of an advisor is only one aspect of any due diligence process. Each site visitor must accept full individual responsibility for choosing a licensed insurance agent/advisor.
30. In the event that a recommended licensed advisor/agent is not considered satisfactory, Eric will make reasonable efforts to recommend other advisors one at a time in an attempt to satisfy a site visitors planning or purchasing needs.
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32. There is NO COST to site visitors when they are given an advisor referral or recommendation.
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]]> https://annuityguys.org/how-can-annuities-reduce-the-cost-of-retirement/feed/ 0 https://annuityguys.org/7-steps-in-avoiding-annuity-information-overload/ https://annuityguys.org/7-steps-in-avoiding-annuity-information-overload/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:34 +0000 http://annuityguys.org/?p=18145 “Information Overload” creates a condition we call “Paralysis of Analysis”. It is the fear of making a poor decision which can lead to a never ending string of inquires resulting in failure to act. The constant search for the right answer when it comes to finding the best annuity takes most people down a meandering path of […]

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]]> “Information Overload” creates a condition we call “Paralysis of Analysis”. It is the fear of making a poor decision which can lead to a never ending string of inquires resulting in failure to act. The constant search for the right answer when it comes to finding the best annuity takes most people down a meandering path of extreme opinions. Truly qualified retirement planners will embrace your quest for knowledge and help guide you through the maze by embracing a balanced approach toward financial product selection and allocation, allowing you to choose from multiple solutions offering successful outcomes so you can reach your retirement goals and objectives comfortably.
If you’re considering annuities, here are seven steps… [continued below video]

Video: The Annuity Guys, Eric and Dick explain seven steps in avoiding info overload!

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[continued]…to help you avoid “Annuity Information Overload/Paralysis of Analysis”.

1. Recognize extreme bias such as articles and websites that are for or against annuities in an extreme way, citing very negative or positive information without a balance of both pros and cons.
2. Learn annuity fundamentals such as specific types of annuities
3. Learn how each type of annuity functions.
4. Understand annuity limitations so you are not looking for a silver bullet that does not exist.
5. Avoid the temptation to over analyze. Focus on the basic aspects of using annuities as a financial tool for safer growth or retirement income.
6. Once you have grasped the fundamentals or basics, get expert help to drill down into annuity specifics.
7. Know or establish your own retirement objectives so you can focus on the aspects of annuities that will meet those objectives.

We are often quoted for our saying “you only get to do retirement once, so do it right the first time.” That doesn’t mean you should be afraid to make a decision – after all, not making a decision is a decision by default! We encourage you to work with a professional who can guide you with a balanced understanding of achieving your goals by using the strategies and financial products that can help you accomplish your retirement objectives.

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We practice and recommend a "Holistic - OutCome Based Planning process when considering annuities." This approach has the effect of balancing your overall portfolio so you can meet your retirement objectives by "first identifying the least amount of your investments or savings (if any) that should be considered for annuities." OutCome Based Planning analyzes and models multiple outcomes so you can clearly identify your best income and growth opportunities.

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    Hence, clients of a fiduciary can know that their advisor chose the highest legal standard required by law to work strictly for their highest good.

   

   We estimate Fiduciaries are less than 10% of total U.S. financial service providers. Fiduciaries are held to the highest client legal standard of financial planning and investment advice.

   

   The other 90% are sales oriented advisors, brokers, bank reps, registered reps. & insurance agents, selling products on a much lower suitability legal standard, not necessarily what's best for their client!
  

   
  

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This type of approach does take considerably more time, effort and analysis which will show you mathematically the successful possibilities by comparing various outcomes rather than trying to sell or convince you of that "so-called one best solution." Clients frequently tell us that this process removes some of the confusion and emotion to help them objectively identify a better retirement plan; rather than just ending up with the most convincing salesperson or advisor.

When requesting help you can be assured of working with an experienced Annuity Guys' Retirement Planner who is independently insurance licensed and securities licensed as a fiduciary financial planner having access to the vast majority of annuity companies in helping you choose the best annuities using a holistic-outcome based planning approach. We consider the high quality advisor recommendations we make to our website visitors as a direct reflection back on our commitment to serve all client's with a high standard of excellence in financial planning for retirement.

Based on survey feedback on advisors from our website visitors, we eliminated about two-hundred local advisors and now only recommend a few that we consider experienced vetted Annuity Guys' Fiduciary Advisors. Many local advisors continue requesting us to recommend them as a vetted advisor. However, our reputation and future business is driven only by satisfied website visitors. So, unfortunately we've had to tell the vast majority of local advisors no, since we changed our business model four years ago. At that time we stopped trying to satisfy everyone with local advisors, we now primarily work with individuals who are comfortable using today's internet technology to their fullest advantage by working with a select group of vetted, experienced and knowledgeable Annuity Guys' Fiduciary Planners.

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    Hence, clients of a fiduciary can know that their advisor is required legally to work strictly for their highest benefit.
  
    This is also referred to as the prudent man rule, which in simple terms means that by licensing as a Series 65 Investment Advisor / Financial Planner they must give clients the best advice they are capable of based on all the knowledge they possess and information they have access to, in the same way they would advise and help close friends or family members.
  
    Fiduciaries also must disclose all known conflicts of interest that could potentially bias their advice, such as - selling financial products that pay them higher  commissions with higher fees or costs, and their lack of investment product availability for their clients' needs, just to name a few.

   

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Are you willing to work with one of our retirement and annuity advisors based on their experience and expertise as a first priority rather than being limited by a local or regional area? The good news is that technology has forever eliminated our geographical limitations and leveled the playing field for everyone! As a result of today's technological advances, all of us can now work confidently with experts in any field including personal finance. We are no longer confined by regional or local boundaries limiting our choices and ultimate success. A high quality advisor is now as close as a click or phone call away.

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"There is no room for trial and error when it comes to choosing MarketFree® Annuities or a Successful Retirement Planner."

When you think about it, your money is almost always in some other state with a custodian; whether invested in the market or with an annuity insurance company, the advisors competence is primarily needed when positioning your money initially. So working with a specialized expert in a financial discipline like investments or retirement planning is imperative. There are no undo buttons in retirement! Once the annuities get set up correctly, it is customary and more efficient for owners to benefit by having direct access to the issuer instead of having to go through the agent. And, of course any reputable advisor, local or national, is more than willing to assist their clients if needed after they are implemented.

Video:"Why These 3 Types of Annuity Advisors are Not Created Equal"

"There are no undo buttons in retirement so it is vitally important that you do it right the first time!"

We are fortunate to have a select few who we believe are truly the highest qualified advisors out of about two hundred licensed insurance agents that we eliminated. Your survey feedback is what helps us make these tough decisions. Our advisors have an independent financial practice, specializing in annuities and retirement planning, which helps ensure that you are given the best options available for your retirement planning.

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"It takes an experienced expert to know how to structure annuities for income, inflation, growth, return of principal, and tax advantage."

"Anyone can sell you an annuity; however, it takes a truly qualified and experienced advisor to know how to structure them for income, inflation, growth, return of principal, and tax advantage. Typically, there is not just one that can accomplish all of these objectives. It is how an advisor structures multiple annuities in balancing your total portfolio that makes it possible to achieve your most important retirement objectives."

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Why Searching for the Best Annuities on Your Own Can be so Frustrating...

Almost everyone nowadays turns to the internet for answers on everything - from buying new widgets to researching just about everything under the sun; and finding the best annuity is no exception! At first, it may seem that researching will be straightforward but the more time you spend researching them, the more frustrating it can be. Why is this? First of all, it does not take long to realize that gimmicks abound - such as warnings and alerts from salesmen who just want your attention so they can sell you one or the "too good to be true" claims of 8% to 14% **guaranteed interest and of course the claim that you can get the full market upside with no downside risk! If you have done any research you have heard all of these claims in advertising which are mostly half truths and not fully explained. So how can you find the best annuities on the internet? The truth is... you can't! And what is even more frustrating is all the conflicting points of view from so called experts. There are well over 6,000 different annuities - all designed for different reasons, so is it any wonder that the deck is stacked against the average researcher or do-it-yourselfer. Add to that the fact that they pay high enough commissions to attract a plethora of both good and bad agents. This does not make annuities good or bad; they are simply a financial tool that truly benefit those who use them correctly. How can you find the best annuities for your unique situation?

• Use the internet cautiously;
• Work with a vetted and experienced specialist;
• Do not settle for that one dubious best plan. Compare multiple Outcome Based Plans to decide on the one that is truly best for you;
• Be keenly aware of scare tactics and hyperbole - avoid those advisors and websites;
• Avoid websites that are focused on rushing free reports, rates and quotes to get your contact information they are rushing you to speak with them, instead, take your time and choose someone you are more comfortable with that works on your time-table;
• Know the Five Vital Factors (listed above) that an experienced specialist must answer before helping you select the best options for your situation;
• Watch this telling video "Avoid Annuity Gimmicks, Amateurs and Charlatans"...

Video: "Avoiding Gimmicks, Scams & Charlatans"

  ^** Guarantees, including optional benefits, are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer, and may contain limitations, including surrender charges, which may affect policy values. Annuities are not FDIC insured and it is possible to lose money.
They are insurance products that require a premium to be paid for purchase.
Annuities do not accept or receive deposits and are not to be confused with bank issued financial instruments.
During all video segments, Dick and Eric are referring to Fixed Annuities unless otherwise specified.

  ^*Retirement Planning and annuity purchase assistance may be provided by Eric Judy or by referral to a recommended, experienced, Fiduciary Investment Advisor in helping our website visitors. Dick Van Dyke semi-retired from his Investment Advisory Practice in 2012 and now focuses on this website. He still maintains his insurance license in good standing and assists his current clients.
Our vetted and recommended Fiduciary Financial Planners are required to be properly licensed in assisting clients with their annuity and retirement planning needs. (Due diligence as a client is still always necessary when working with any advisor to check their current standing.)

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2. Tools, videos or information are not to be considered investment advice, insurance recommendations, tax or legal advice.
3. It is recommended that site visitors should work with licensed professionals for individualized advice before making any important or final financial decisions on what is best for his or her situation.
4. Website comments are not considered investor testimonials those shown only relate to an insurance agent referral service, customer service, or satisfaction with the purchase of insurance products and are never based on any investment or securities advice or investment or securities performance.
5. Please be aware that your feedback and compliments may be shared with our visitors or those that may be interested in our services we will never give out your full name or full address or phone number without your permission. By sending us your feedback & comments you agree to allow us full use in sharing your comments with others in public forums. Thank you for sharing.
6. Media logos are not any type of endorsement, they only imply that one or more of the Annuity Guys have written for, been quoted by, or appeared on the listed news outlet, broadcast or cable channels, or branded programs for non-advertising and/or advertising purposes, to offer educational and conceptual information about retirement issues.
7. Income is guaranteed by annuitization or income riders that may have additional costs or fees.
8. http://www.annuityguys.net & http://www.annuityguys.com forward to https://annuityguys.org. - Further all disclosures and information are to be considered as one and the same for any and all URL forwards, and these same disclosures and information also apply to all YouTube videos featuring Dick & Eric where ever they are viewed.
9. MarketFree Annuity Definition: Any fixed annuity or portfolio of fixed annuities that protects principal / premium and growth by remaining market risk free.
10. Market Free (annuities, retirements and portfolios) refer to the use of fixed insurance products with minimum guarantees that have no market risk to principal and are not investments in securities.
11. Market Gains are a calculation used to determine interest earned as a result of an increasing market related index limited by various factors in the contract. These can vary with each annuity and issuing insurance company.
12. Premium is the correct term for money placed into annuities principal is used as a universal term that describes the cash value of any asset.
13. Interest Earned is the correct term to describe Market Free Annuity Growth; Market Gains, Returns, Growth and other generally used terms only refer to actual Interest Earned
14. Market Free Annuities are fixed insurance products and only require an insurance license in order to sell these products; they are not securities investments and do not require a securities license.
15. No Loss only pertains to market downturns and not if losses are incurred due to early withdrawal penalties or other fees for additional insurance benefits.
16. Annuities typically have surrender periods where early or excessive withdrawals may result in a surrender cost.
17. Market Free Annuities may or may not have a bonus. Some bonus products have fees or lower interest crediting and when surrendered early the bonus or part of the bonus may be forfeited as part of the surrender process which is determined by each contract.
18. MarketFree Annuities are not FDIC Insured and are not guaranteed by any Government Agency.
19. Annuities are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured and their guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
20. State Insurance Guarantee Associations (SIGA) vary in coverage with each state and are not to be confused with FDIC which has the backing of the federal government.
21. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration.
22. *"Best” refers only to the opinion of Dick, this site's author; or the opinion of Dick & Eric in videos and is not considered best for all individuals.
23. *"APO” refers only to the Annual Pay-Out of annuities in the guaranteed lifetime income phase. *APO is NOT an annual yield or an annual rate of interest.
24. AnnuityRateWatch.com, is only a linked to subscription service, which is not affiliated with this site, it supplies and updates all Annuity Rates, Features Ratings, Fees and Riders. AnnuityRateWatch.com's information is available in the public domain and accuracy is not verified or guaranteed since this type of information is always subject to change.
25. Dick helps site visitors when help is requested. Dick may receive a referral fee as compensation from an advisor for a prospective client referral. This helps compensate Dick for time spent assisting site visitors and maintaining this educational website.
26. Eric Judy is both insurance licensed and securities licensed. Eric offers securities as an investment adviser representative through Client One Securities, LLC.
27. Eric purchases prospective client referrals from Annuity Guys Ltd. and may be compensated by commission for helping prospective clients purchase. Eric may also recommend these prospective clients to an advisor and earn a referral fee or a referral commission split.
28. Vetted advisors refers to advisors that are insurance licensed and recommended based on referral experience from satisfied clients.
29. Any recommendation of an advisor is only one aspect of any due diligence process. Each site visitor must accept full individual responsibility for choosing a licensed insurance agent/advisor.
30. In the event that a recommended licensed advisor/agent is not considered satisfactory, Eric will make reasonable efforts to recommend other advisors one at a time in an attempt to satisfy a site visitors planning or purchasing needs.
31. Dick is the website author and editor, Annuity Guys Ltd. is the website owner; Eric is a guest video commentator. Videos gathered from other public domain sources may also be used for educational and conceptual purposes.
32. There is NO COST to site visitors when they are given an advisor referral or recommendation.
33. By giving the us your contact information such as email, phone number, address and etc. you are giving your permission to be contacted or sent additional relevant information about annuities, retirement and related financial information. We have a NO SPAM policy.
34. Accuracy of website information is strived for but is not guaranteed.
35. Freedom from virus or malware is strived for but is not guaranteed. Website visitors accept any and all risk associated with damage to any computer for any reason when using this website and hold this website harmless from any liability.
36. Use this website like the vast majority of websites at your own risk. No risk or liability of any type are accepted by any business entity or any of the information providers for this website.

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]]> https://annuityguys.org/7-steps-in-avoiding-annuity-information-overload/feed/ 0 https://annuityguys.org/how-do-you-turn-your-401k-in-to-retirement-income/ https://annuityguys.org/how-do-you-turn-your-401k-in-to-retirement-income/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:14 +0000 http://annuityguys.org/?p=20572 “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” While Benjamin Franklin was probably not referring to what he was going to do with his 401k when he retired, his words of wisdom ring true for our modern day retirees. Unfortunately, for most nearing retirement, establishing their income number is often the biggest stumbling […]

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]]> “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” While Benjamin Franklin was probably not referring to what he was going to do with his 401k when he retired, his words of wisdom ring true for our modern day retirees. Unfortunately, for most nearing retirement, establishing their income number is often the biggest stumbling block to getting started with their retirement plan.

When we query clients on “how much monthly income they think they will need in retirement”, it is not uncommon to hear a client say “I have no idea”, but in reality they do. Clients typically know what they are earning now and their current earnings can be scaled as a baseline to help determine their retirement income level amount.

Once a projected income amount has been estimated, it is time to match up sources of income to satisfy their goal. Typically, we start to solve the income need amount with projected amounts that should be received from Social Security and/or pensions. We view these amounts as being core components of most American’s  …. [continued below video]

Video: Annuity Guys, Dick and Eric, discuss turning your 401k & savings into retirement income.

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…retirement income planning. Unfortunately, after doing the math many clients are left with a “lifestyle gap” in income. The “lifestyle gap” is the difference between what will be coming in from the core sources and their desired income goal. Most Americans don’t look to significantly change their lifestyle once they retire – while some will eventually downsize or move to warmer climates – most of our clients don’t expect to start eating spam instead of their normal diet to cut retirement costs!

So, how do we close the gap between our core income components and our retirement income goal? — with 401k’s, IRA’s and all the other savings stashed away for retirement. One of the biggest challenges most retiree’s face is the transition from savings to spending. Retiree’s typically are not used to spending out of their investments or savings accounts – not surprising as they have been savers, not over-spenders their entire lives. They are accustomed to receiving a regular paycheck and the thought of losing that check makes many near retirees uncomfortable.

Making up the income gap can be done in a variety of ways, but for numerous retirees, one of the primary financial products they consider to solve their income gap is annuities. They turn to annuities for many reasons; however, for many it is the simplest answer to securely eliminate their income gap. Many clients appreciate the ability for an annuity to provide a regular source of income somewhat similarly to paychecks they were used to receiving when they were in the workforce. For many others the purchase of an annuity provides an additional assurance by taking one of life’s great unknowns out of the equation – by removing the uncertainty of knowing just “how long will I live?” and “will I run out of savings?” For many clients, this is a source of stress annuities can remove from their lives.

Annuities can provide income that you cannot outlive — no other financial product can do that!

Turning a portion of your 401k or IRA savings into lifetime income has been linked to an increased likelihood of retirement success in several recent studies. However, we are not advocating for placing all of your 401k, IRA or retirement savings into annuities. All good retirement plans must prepare for contingencies and should have retirement dollars in areas other than annuities. Annuities do a great job of providing income, but can have limitations on liquidity.

Retirement planning relies on setting out the best course based upon a realistic set of expectations. Your plan will most likely have changes over time; hence, having flexibility within any plan is important.

Sound complicated? It is true that retirement can be complicated; however, retirement with a plan is better than hoping for the best without a plan.

Just remember what Ben said earlier… “If you fail to plan, you have made a plan to fail”.

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How do I turn my 401(k) into reliable retirement income?

It’s not surprising that you’re uncertain about what to do. Most of us focus our time and attention on growing our nest egg during our career. By the time retirement draws near, many of us find that we’ve given little, if any, serious thought to the critical task of turning that nest egg into income we can count on to support us the rest of our lives.

As for 401(k) plans specifically, many fail to provide much in the way of meaningful guidance or practical help on this issue. Indeed, a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that only a third of 401(k)s have any kind of retirement-income withdrawal option and only about a quarter offer an annuity.

Which is why whether your savings are in a 401(k), IRA or a combination of retirement accounts, you’ll need to develop a viable retirement income plan before you retire..

The first step toward creating such a plan is to get a handle on how much income you’ll need once you make the transition from the work-a-day world to retirement. Relying on a rule of thumb that says you’ll require between 70% and 80% of your pre-retirement income may be okay for estimating how much you have to save during your working years. But in order to assess how much income you’ll really need when the paychecks stop — and whether the nest egg you’ve acquired is capable of generating that level of income — you want to get a more realistic fix on the expenses you’ll face after you retire.

You can do that by going to BlackRock’s Retirement Expense Worksheet. Once you have a decent idea of how much you’ll spend in retirement, you should think about how much spending you would like to have covered by Social Security and any other sources of guaranteed income. You can see what size Social Security benefit you’ll qualify for based on your earnings record by going to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator tool. Remember, your benefit increases roughly 7% to 8% for each year you delay claiming Social Security between age 62 and 70, so you may want to consider waiting to qualify for a bigger Social Security check later on. Financial Engines’ Social Security calculator can show you how much you might be able to boost the amount you collect by postponing a few years.

If the amount that you’ll receive from Social Security and any pensions covers all or most of your essential living expenses in retirement, then you probably don’t need any more guaranteed income. You can rely on withdrawals from your savings to cover any essential expenses your guaranteed income doesn’t cover, as well as discretionary expenses and any unexpected expenses that may pop up.

But if you find that your day-to-day living expenses exceed what you receive from Social Security and any pensions, you may want to consider filling the gap with additional guaranteed income. That is where an annuity might be able to play a role in your retirement income plan.

There are many different kinds of annuities that can convert savings to lifetime income. But if you’re looking for income that will start as soon as you retire, then consider an immediate annuity.

The premise behind this type of annuity is simple. You hand over a lump sum to an insurer and in return you immediately begin receiving monthly payments that will last as long as you do, regardless of how the financial markets perform. Today, for example, a 65-year-old man who invests $100,000 in an immediate annuity would receive about $545 a month for life; a 65-year-old woman would receive about $505.

You can see how much income you (or you and a spouse or partner) might receive for life at different ages for different amounts invested by going to this annuity payment calculator.

As attractive as the prospect of guaranteed lifetime payments may be, however, you also want to be aware of the drawbacks. Once you purchase an immediate annuity, you no longer have access to those funds. You can’t dip into that money for emergencies or unanticipated expenses, nor can you pass it along to heirs.

If your 401(k) plan is one of the relatively small percentage of plans that offer an immediate annuity, you may be able to buy the annuity within the plan. Before you do that, though, go to an annuity calculator to make sure your plan’s annuity offers a payment that’s comparable or better than what you can get elsewhere.

If your 401(k) doesn’t offer an immediate annuity — or it’s payment isn’t competitive — then you can buy one from an insurer outside the plan. In that case, you’ll want to buy the annuity within a rollover IRA and fund it via a direct or trustee-to-trustee transfer from your plan.

If you decide to invest some of your savings in an immediate annuity, you’ll still be counting on withdrawals from the rest of your savings to fund any expenses that aren’t covered by Social Security, any pensions and your annuity payments. And, of course, if you decide against an annuity, then you’ll be relying on withdrawals from savings to cover all of your expenses not covered by Social Security and any pensions. [Read More…]

 

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Are you willing to work with one of our retirement and annuity advisors based on their experience and expertise as a first priority rather than being limited by a local or regional area? The good news is that technology has forever eliminated our geographical limitations and leveled the playing field for everyone! As a result of today's technological advances, all of us can now work confidently with experts in any field including personal finance. We are no longer confined by regional or local boundaries limiting our choices and ultimate success. A high quality advisor is now as close as a click or phone call away.

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When you think about it, your money is almost always in some other state with a custodian; whether invested in the market or with an annuity insurance company, the advisors competence is primarily needed when positioning your money initially. So working with a specialized expert in a financial discipline like investments or retirement planning is imperative. There are no undo buttons in retirement! Once the annuities get set up correctly, it is customary and more efficient for owners to benefit by having direct access to the issuer instead of having to go through the agent. And, of course any reputable advisor, local or national, is more than willing to assist their clients if needed after they are implemented.

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We are fortunate to have a select few who we believe are truly the highest qualified advisors out of about two hundred licensed insurance agents that we eliminated. Your survey feedback is what helps us make these tough decisions. Our advisors have an independent financial practice, specializing in annuities and retirement planning, which helps ensure that you are given the best options available for your retirement planning.

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Why Searching for the Best Annuities on Your Own Can be so Frustrating...

Almost everyone nowadays turns to the internet for answers on everything - from buying new widgets to researching just about everything under the sun; and finding the best annuity is no exception! At first, it may seem that researching will be straightforward but the more time you spend researching them, the more frustrating it can be. Why is this? First of all, it does not take long to realize that gimmicks abound - such as warnings and alerts from salesmen who just want your attention so they can sell you one or the "too good to be true" claims of 8% to 14% **guaranteed interest and of course the claim that you can get the full market upside with no downside risk! If you have done any research you have heard all of these claims in advertising which are mostly half truths and not fully explained. So how can you find the best annuities on the internet? The truth is... you can't! And what is even more frustrating is all the conflicting points of view from so called experts. There are well over 6,000 different annuities - all designed for different reasons, so is it any wonder that the deck is stacked against the average researcher or do-it-yourselfer. Add to that the fact that they pay high enough commissions to attract a plethora of both good and bad agents. This does not make annuities good or bad; they are simply a financial tool that truly benefit those who use them correctly. How can you find the best annuities for your unique situation?

• Use the internet cautiously;
• Work with a vetted and experienced specialist;
• Do not settle for that one dubious best plan. Compare multiple Outcome Based Plans to decide on the one that is truly best for you;
• Be keenly aware of scare tactics and hyperbole - avoid those advisors and websites;
• Avoid websites that are focused on rushing free reports, rates and quotes to get your contact information they are rushing you to speak with them, instead, take your time and choose someone you are more comfortable with that works on your time-table;
• Know the Five Vital Factors (listed above) that an experienced specialist must answer before helping you select the best options for your situation;
• Watch this telling video "Avoid Annuity Gimmicks, Amateurs and Charlatans"...

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