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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

MYGAs Are Annuity Bonds: Shootin' It Straight With Stan

from "Fun With Annuities" The Annuity Man Podcast

Multi-year guarantee annuities (MYGAs) might be the most overlooked "bond alternative" in your retirement plan. In this episode, you'll hear a Wall Street bond veteran break down why MYGAs behave like annuity bonds, how he personally uses them, and why guarantees—not hope—should be paying your bills.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Background in Wall Street bond management What MYGAs are and how they compare to CDs and bonds Personal portfolio strategy using MYGAs as "annuity bonds" Tax deferral, rollovers, and legacy considerations with MYGAs Why guarantees matter more than categories in retirement planning Distinction between MYGAs and indexed/variable annuities   Key Takeaways:  Multi-year guarantee annuities function like the annuity industry's version of CDs, offering a fixed rate for a specific term with no fluctuation in account value. Treating MYGAs as "annuity bonds" can provide bond-like coupons and high-quality guarantees without market volatility. Tax-deferred growth and non-taxable rollovers between MYGAs allow interest to compound over long periods, creating a powerful accumulation engine. Investment decisions should focus less on product labels and more on the strength of contractual guarantees and the financial quality of the issuing company. Indexed and variable annuities do not qualify as "annuity bonds" because their returns are not guaranteed and rely on hypothetical or projected performance.   "Stop with obsessing over the category. Obsess over the guarantees." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: [email protected]  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator

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