EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 10 MIN
Swap Your Income Rider for a SPIA: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
from "Fun With Annuities" The Annuity Man Podcast
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Income Riders vs. Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIA) Comparison Process Strict rules Probability of Improvement Key Takeaways: Stan explains that in some cases, you can potentially swap an income rider from a variable or indexed annuity for a SPIA with a higher guaranteed lifetime income stream. To determine if a transfer makes sense, you must: compare the income rider amount, use the accumulation value (not the income rider value), ensure the new annuity provides a higher contractual guarantee, verify the transfer is a non-taxable event The annuity industry has strict rules to prevent unnecessary "flipping" of annuities. Any transfer must demonstrate a clear financial benefit to the consumer, with a side-by-side comparison showing a higher contractual guarantee. Stan estimates that about 70% of the time, you won't beat the existing income rider by transferring to a SPIA. However, he recommends checking to ensure you have the highest possible contractual guarantee. "The annuity industry does not want agents and advisors out there transferring an account to create a commission for the agent or advisor. Whatever you think about the annuity industry, they really do care about the consumer." — 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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