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  <title>Contractual Drool Cups &amp;amp; Annuity Diapers: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan</title>
  <description>In this episode, Stan “The Annuity Man” delivers a blunt, edutaining wake-up call about the realities of aging, why retirement is really “chapter two,” and how to use annuities and intentional spending so you don’t die with a pile of unspent money and a lifetime of regrets. &amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:&amp;amp;nbsp;   Contractual drool cups and annuity diapers as a reality check   Three phases of retirement: go-go, slow go, no go   Core functions and questions behind annuity planning   Learning to spend, enjoy life, and give money while alive   Lifestyle, legacy, and peace-of-mind planning in chapter two   &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:&amp;amp;nbsp;   Retirement should be viewed as “chapter two,” a pivot away from accumulation and toward actually enjoying the life you’ve worked for.   If you live long enough, you’ll likely reach a “no-go” phase, so the goal is to make the most of your go-go and slow-go years instead of hoarding money you’ll never spend.   Annuities exist to solve specific contractual needs: principal protection, lifetime income, legacy, and long-term care.&amp;amp;nbsp;   Many people must actively retrain themselves to spend, travel, and enjoy life, especially if they grew up poor or hyper-focused on saving and tax avoidance.   Gifting money and supporting family or causes while you’re still alive can create more impact and joy than waiting to pass it on after you’re gone.   &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;quot;If you have never learned how to spend, teach yourself how to spend.&amp;quot; —&amp;amp;nbsp; Stan The Annuity Man &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with The Annuity Man:&amp;amp;nbsp; Website: http://theannuityman.com/&amp;amp;nbsp; Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com&amp;amp;nbsp; Book: Owner’s Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g&amp;amp;nbsp; Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator! </description>
  <author_name>“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man Podcast</author_name>
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