John Stevenson
Stevenson Retirement Solutions
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MYGA Rates in 2022 vs. 2025—A Huge Difference
February 11, 2025
In 2022, MYGA rates were so-so, barely keeping up with inflation: 3-year MYGA: ~2.50% 5-year MYGA: ...

Congress Considers Bill to Expand Annuity Options for Retirement Planning
January 10, 2025
For years, workers nearing retirement have grappled with the challenge of turning their savings into guaranteed ...

How Elections Affect Annuities
December 11, 2024
The results are in — but how will the 2024 US election affect annuities? Savvy investors ...

How Charitable Gift Annuities Work: A Smart Way to Support Your Favorite Causes (and Get Some Financial Benefits)
November 26, 2024
If you're looking for a way to support a charity while also securing your own financial ...

Best Annuities for 2024
October 11, 2024
As we move into the final months of 2024, more people are looking for secure ways ...

Money Market vs. Annuity Rates
September 18, 2024
When setting goals for your future financial security, selecting an appropriate savings vehicle is of fundamental ...

How MYGAs Help Your Financial Security
August 15, 2024
Planning for retirement means choosing investment instruments that will give you a steady supply of sufficient ...

Planning for Retirement
July 25, 2024
Imagine living your golden years without financial worries, enjoying the freedom to pursue your passions. Retirement ...

Is $1 Million Enough for Retirement in 2024?
June 21, 2024
Is $1 million truly enough to retire comfortably in 2024? While this figure has long been ...

Secondary Market Annuities
May 22, 2024
In a world where financial stability is paramount, exploring innovative investment avenues is an essential aspect ...

Benefits of QLAC Annuities
April 19, 2024
Are you looking for a reliable way to secure your retirement income while also enjoying tax ...

What are Annuity Surrender Charges and How do I Avoid Them?
March 13, 2024
Financial institutions offer many plans that provide coverage for all manner of situations. These can be ...

What Is an SPIA?
February 15, 2024
It’s easy to get confused by annuity terminology. In some cases, the same kind of annuity ...

Why Should I Buy a Fixed Index Annuity Over a Variable Annuity?
January 17, 2024
Annuities are used by many people to ensure income during their retirement years. All annuities share ...

How the Market Value Adjustment (MVA) Affects Annuities
December 15, 2023
The Market Value Adjustment alters a fixed deferred annuity based on the current interest rate. For ...

Celebrities Who Owned Annuities
October 10, 2023
In a world where financial planning and securing one's future have become increasingly important, annuities have ...

Babe Ruth and Annuities
September 18, 2023
Meet George Herman Ruth, The Sultan Of Swat, a baseball legend who made wise financial moves. ...

How Much Money Do I Need for a Comfortable Retirement?
August 8, 2023
When it comes to preparing for a comfortable retirement, several key variables must be considered. For ...

Annuity Rules and Regulations
July 11, 2023
If you’re browsing the market for annuities, you should be familiar with annuity regulations. These rules ...

The Role of Annuities in a Diversified Investment Portfolio
June 6, 2023
Are you looking to build a robust investment portfolio that generates returns and offers stability and ...

John Stevenson
Stevenson Retirement Solutions
8275 S Eastern Ave.
Suite 254
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
john.stevenson@retirevillage.com
(702) 819-0895
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