{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"043: Why Renewal Rates are the Secret to Fixed Index Annuities","description":"In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses:&amp;nbsp;  What an index annuity is.&amp;nbsp; Buying the contractual reality, not the dream.&amp;nbsp; Why renewal rates are the key to index annuities.&amp;nbsp; The importance of understanding what the renewal rates are and why they matter.  &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:&amp;nbsp;  If you\u2019re looking for an index annuity for accumulation, then you need to know about renewal rates.&amp;nbsp; There is no renewal rate history on an index that has just been created.&amp;nbsp; There is no reason not to send a specimen policy - annuities are contracts, so you might want to read it before you sign.&amp;nbsp; Never, ever, ever base your decision on a backtested number.&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; &quot;Renewal rates with indexed annuities are the secret and hidden sauce that no one ever talks about, but that you and me need to talk about. &quot; \u2014&amp;nbsp; Stan The Annuity Man&amp;nbsp; \u202f&amp;nbsp; Connect with The Annuity Man:&amp;nbsp; Website: TheAnnuityMan.com&amp;nbsp; Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com&amp;nbsp; Book:  Owner\u2019s Manuals&amp;nbsp; YouTube:  Stan The Annuity Man&amp;nbsp; Get a Quote Today!&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"\u201cFun With Annuities\u201d The Annuity Man Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.TheAnnuityMan.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/17868209\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/17868209"}