Stan "The Annuity Man" Haithcock shares annuity truths and how to make informed decisions. Stan's all about cutting through the fog of annuities, giving it to you straight. We've had him on before, and it's always a good time. With a background in major finance firms, he ditched Wall Street to focus on annuity truths. His motto? Annuities are about what they'll actually do, not what they might. Stan's here to clear up the misconceptions and help you make informed decisions for your financial future.  Today we discuss... The importance of focusing on what annuities will actually do, not speculative promises Understanding annuities as contracts and making decisions based on contractual guarantees Warnings against buying annuities for growth and Stan's advice to ask hard questions and seek clarity on contractual terms The explanation of different types of annuities, stressing the importance of choosing the right one for individual needs. The misconceptions about annuities as tax-free income sources or vehicles for infinite banking strategies The role of annuities in retirement accounts, emphasizing the need to focus on contractual guarantees rather than seeking double tax deferral   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/annuity-truths-stan-the-annuity-man-610