I Love Annuities

About I Love Annuities

Join Jeremiah Konger and Zachary Van Es, The Annuity Dudes, on the I Love Annuities Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of annuities and how they can provide guaranteed retirement income and financial security. Designed for retirees and pre-retirees, this podcast covers essential topics like fixed annuities, income annuities, fixed index annuities, and safe investment options. Discover strategies to protect your savings, create guaranteed income streams, and secure your legacy with annuities. Explore the best annuity rates, annuity strateies, and more on the I Love Annuities podcast!

Publisher

Jeremiah Konger

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2020

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026

   How to Use AI For Retirement Planning and Annuity Decisions

   Can AI actually help you make better retirement and annuity decisions—or could it lead you in the wrong direction?More retirees are turning to ChatGPT and other AI tools to research retirement strategies, compare annuities, evaluate financial products, and make sense of conflicting advice. But AI is only as valuable as the information it has—and the questions you know how to ask.In this episode of the I Love Annuities Podcast, Jeremiah Konger sits down with Dr. Greg Koenig, PhD in Computer Science and Chief Technology Officer at Annuity Association, to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the retirement-planning journey.We explore how retirees can use AI to cut through the noise, become better educated, ask smarter questions, compare retirement strategies, and ultimately make more confident financial decisions.We also discuss an important limitation: AI doesn't automatically understand your entire financial life. Taxes, Social Security, Medicare, investments, income needs, risk tolerance, estate planning, liquidity, and longevity can all affect whether an annuity—or any retirement strategy—actually makes sense for you.In this episode, you'll learn:How to use AI when researching retirement and annuitiesThe questions you should be asking AI before making a financial decisionWhere AI can provide tremendous value—and where it can fall shortHow AI can help identify bias and conflicting financial informationWhy personalized financial data and context matterHow technology may change the way consumers shop for annuitiesWhy the future of retirement planning may combine AI + technology + human expertiseThe goal isn't to have AI make your retirement decisions for you.It's to use AI to become a better-informed decision-maker.If you're approaching retirement, evaluating an annuity, or simply wondering how artificial intelligence could fit into your financial planning process, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to the I Love Annuities Podcast for more conversations about annuities, retirement income, technology, and building a more confident retirement.Presented by Annuity Association & NestEasy Annuities2171/5000

2. 

   21 May 2026

   Breaking Down the EquiTrust Bridge LTC Annuity: Is It a Good Deal?

   Long-term care is one of the biggest threats to retirement planning… yet most retirees are completely unprepared for it.In this episode of the I Love Annuities Podcast, Jeremiah Konger and Zachary Van Es — The Annuity Dudes — break down the brand-new EquiTrust Bridge LTC Annuity in a detailed, page-by-page review using the official 2026 product brochure.This is part of our Annuity Researchers Series, where we objectively analyze annuity products to help consumers better understand:✔ how the product works✔ long-term care mechanics✔ accumulation value vs LTC benefit base✔ indemnity-style payouts✔ wellness benefit enhancements✔ underwriting process✔ surrender charges and liquidity✔ pros, cons, and tradeoffs✔ who this product may — and may not — be appropriate forUnlike traditional long-term care insurance, the EquiTrust Bridge combines:a Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA),long-term care benefits,and the NeverStop® Health Coaching & Rewards Program…to help retirees address one of the largest unfunded risks in retirement planning.If you’ve:been denied traditional LTC insurance,are worried about long-term care costs,or want to understand how hybrid LTC annuities actually work…this episode is for you.📘 In this episode, we cover:• What makes the EquiTrust Bridge unique• How the Coverage Ratio works• How LTC benefits are calculated• Tax-free LTC benefit potential• How the wellness program can increase benefits• Family caregiver flexibility• FIA growth potential and index strategies• The underwriting process through Assured Allies• Long-term care qualification rules• Pros and cons of hybrid LTC annuities⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction02:00 The LTC crisis in retirement05:00 What is the EquiTrust Bridge?10:00 How this differs from traditional LTC insurance16:00 Long-Term Care Rider mechanics24:00 How LTC benefits actually work32:00 Qualification rules & underwriting40:00 NeverStop Wellness Program48:00 Fixed Indexed Annuity growth strategies56:00 Liquidity, withdrawals & surrender charges1:02:00 Additional riders & protections1:08:00 Final verdict & who this may fit📌 ABOUT THE ANNUITY DUDESAt Annuity Association, we help retirees and pre-retirees compare annuities across the independent marketplace using a transparent, education-first approach.Our mission is simple:👉 Help consumers become informed buyers instead of being sold products blindly.We believe annuities should be:✔ understood✔ compared✔ stress-tested✔ and properly matched to a retirement plan📞 Want Help Comparing LTC Annuity Options?https://annuityassociation.chilipiper.com/concierge-router/link/annuity-researchers-routerWe help consumers compare:Hybrid LTC annuitiesTraditional LTC insuranceFixed Indexed AnnuitiesIncome annuitiesMYGAsRetirement income strategiesNo pressure. No sales gimmicks. Just education and transparency.#Annuities #LongTermCare #RetirementPlanning #FixedIndexedAnnuity #LTCInsurance #HybridAnnuity #RetirementIncome #AnnuityResearchers #TheAnnuityDudes #EquiTrust #LongTermCarePlanning #Retirement #GuaranteedIncome

3. 

   26 Feb 2026

   FIA vs. RILA: Which One Fits Your 2026 Portfolio?

   Is a Fixed Index Annuity too safe for 2026? In this video, we compare the traditional FIA against the fast-growing Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA). Discover how 'Buffer Annuities' can offer stock market-like returns while blocking 10-30% of downside risk. Which strategy fits your retirement portfolio?"Speak with an Annuity Dude/Dudette: https://annuityassociation.chilipiper.com/concierge-router/link/annuity-association-1st-appointment-routing?utm_source=podcastRequest Free Annuity Report: https://annuityassociation.com/podcast-annuity-report

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