Annuity guides

Will rising inflation eat up my annuity payments? The honest answer is… it can… If you buy a bare-bones annuity with a flat payout and that’s your only retirement income, inflation will slowly reduce your purchasing power over time. But here’s the good news: There are very effective ways to structure annuities so you can […]

Will you be stuck with a bad annuity if you change your mind? The honest answer is: maybe… but it depends on the type of annuity you bought and when you try to get out. This is one of the biggest fears I hear from retirees. “What if I pick the wrong one?” “What if

If you’re 55 or older and thinking about retirement, this question probably keeps you up at night: Will an annuity protect me if the stock market crashes again? Here’s the honest answer. It’s not if the market crashes. It’s when. We’ve seen it before: the tech bubble, the housing crash, the “lost decade” from 2000–2011

If you’re close to retirement—or already retired—you’ve probably been told to move into a 60-40 portfolio. That usually means 60% stocks, 40% bonds, with the idea that you still get growth while reducing risk. But here’s the real question many retirees are now asking: Is an annuity a better alternative to a 60-40 portfolio in

If you have CDs maturing right now, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating. The renewal rates aren’t what they used to be—and in many cases, they’re dropping fast. That’s why more retirees and pre-retirees are asking a smarter question: Are MYGAs (Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities) a better option than CDs right now? Let’s walk through it—plain English,

One of the biggest fears retirees have is simple—and very real: “What if I run out of money?” If you’re close to retirement (or already retired), you may be thinking about getting out of the stock market. You want protection. You still want growth. And you definitely don’t want to go back to work. That’s

When people start learning about annuities, one of the first concerns they bring up is fees. “John, are these fees going to destroy my retirement income?” It’s a fair question. And the honest answer is: Yes—fees can hurt you. But in the right situation, they can also help you dramatically. It all depends on what

If you’re researching annuities, you’re probably asking a simple but important question: “Does an annuity actually make sense for my situation?” Sometimes the answer is yes. Other times, it’s no — at least not right now. In this guide, we’ll  break down when annuities make sense, when they don’t, and how to think about them

If you’ve ever asked an advisor about annuities, you’ve probably heard one of two extreme reactions: So why do financial advisors love (or hate) annuities so much? Because annuities don’t just affect your retirement plan—they can also affect how an advisor gets paid, what they believe “good investing” looks like, and whether they prioritize guarantees

If you’re worried about a market crash, you’re not alone. Many pre-retirees and retirees ask the same question: Do annuities lose money when the market crashes? And if you already own one, what happens to your contract? Let’s break this down in plain English—and clear up the confusion once and for all. Need help choosing