{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"10 Percent Free Withdrawal Annuity Nonsense: Shootin\u2019 It Straight With Stan","description":"In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:&amp;nbsp;   Understanding that \u201cfree withdrawals\u201d come at a cost   Recognizing misleading annuity sales claims   Focusing on purpose before choosing a product   Prioritizing guarantees and long-term impact   &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:&amp;nbsp;   The 10% withdrawal feature is not a bonus but access to your own money. Taking withdrawals reduces key benefits like lifetime income, death benefits, and overall contract value.   Phrases like bonuses, free withdrawals, and market upside with no downside can be misleading. These features are often part of the contract structure and not true added value.   Annuities should be selected based on clear goals, such as when you want income to start and what guarantees you need. The product should match the purpose, not the sales pitch.   Every decision, especially withdrawals, affects the contract\u2019s guarantees. Understanding these tradeoffs upfront is essential to protecting long-term financial outcomes.   &amp;nbsp; &quot;Upfront bonus is candy for the stupid. There's nobody giving money away at an annuity company\u2026 It's a teaser to get you involved.&quot; \u2014&amp;nbsp; Stan The Annuity Man &amp;nbsp; Connect with The Annuity Man:&amp;nbsp; Website: http:\/\/theannuityman.com\/&amp;nbsp; Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com&amp;nbsp; Book: Owner\u2019s Manuals: https:\/\/www.stantheannuityman.com\/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g&amp;nbsp; Get a Quote Today: https:\/\/www.stantheannuityman.com\/annuity-calculator! ","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\/40700205\/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\/40700205"}