{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"047: Annuity News: Vanguard Annuities Now with Transamerica","description":"In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses:  The original purpose of a variable annuity.  The mess that has been caused by Transamerica now taking over these Vanguard annuities.  Being careful about companies offering upfront bonuses on annuities.   Holding on and not making rash decisions.    Key Takeaways:  Transamerica is the company that is now servicing all of the annuities that were purchased at Vanguard.  Annuity companies are more regulated than banks.  Don\u2019t make rash decisions because you are having a hard time currently getting a hold of your annuity company during a transition period.  The agents at Transamerica are on your side and want to help just be patient.    "Anytime you transfer from one annuity to another, during the application process, you have to prove, contractually, that it's a better deal for you to go from one to the other." \u2014  Stan The Annuity Man  \u202f  Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: TheAnnuityMan.com  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner\u2019s Manuals  YouTube: Stan The Annuity Man  Get a Quote Today!  ","author_name":"\u201cFun With Annuities\u201d The Annuity Man Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.TheAnnuityMan.com","html":"