The Atlas Annuity Podcast

By Marty Becker

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Welcome Atlas Annuity Podcast, where your host, Marty Becker, turns the heat up on retirement planning! As a career firefighter, Marty's journey from battling blazes to safeguarding nest eggs offers a different look at protecting retirement assets than you've seen from any other advisor. His pension got smoked, but he found a flame-resistant strategy: annuities. Each episode, Marty dives into riveting case studies, peels back the complex layers of annuities, and has candid chats about the power of annuities to shield your retirement from the unpredictability of the stock market. Whether you're approaching retirement, or have been retired for years, Marty’s mission is clear - to give you the tools and tactics to fortify your retirement. No jargon, no fluff, just unbiased insight and solid strategies from a guy who's been in the hot seat and came out cooler than ever. Subscribe to the Atlas Annuity Podcast for a regular dose of insights that could change the way you think about protecting and growing your assets in retirement. Ready for more? Light the way to a secure future at www.atlasannuity.com and book your appointment with Marty Becker today. Don't just retire, retire with confidence.

Episode Date
What's the Best Annuity? Is the Wrong Question
Sep 12, 2026
6 Annuity Myths Your Advisor Won't Correct
Sep 04, 2026
$1 Million Decision: Annuity vs Portfolio — Which Actually Pays More?
Aug 20, 2026
Should You Buy a Rate-Lock Annuity? Watch This First
Aug 12, 2026
The Retirement Risk Even Millionaires Can't Escape
Aug 07, 2026
TIPS vs MYGAs: Why Most Retirees Choose the Wrong One
Jul 23, 2026
Annuity in a Trust: The Mistake That Could Cost You Everything
Jul 15, 2026
Can You Really Buy Your Mortgage at a Discount With an Annuity
Jun 27, 2026
Record Highs Are Hiding a Dangerous Retirement Risk
May 15, 2026
AI Annuity Advice: Don't Make This Costly Mistake
Mar 16, 2026
Do Income Annuities Just Return Your Money Back To You?
Mar 10, 2026
Retirement Planning: The Psychological Transition Nobody Prepares For
Feb 26, 2026
Retirement Income Strategy: Laddering Annuities For Guaranteed Income
Feb 20, 2026
MYGAs vs CDs
Feb 13, 2026
Inherited Annuities: Stop Before You Sign That Paperwork
Feb 07, 2026
Why Retirement Income Feels Harder Than It Should: The 4% Rule for 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Use Annuities to Fund Roth Conversions Tax-Free
Jan 15, 2026
5 Reasons Smart People Resist Annuities (At First)
Jan 10, 2026
Peak 65: Why 4 Million Retirees Face the Same Income Problem
Jan 02, 2026
Fidelity Annuities vs Atlas Annuity Strategy: Save $133K on Guaranteed Retirement Income
Dec 18, 2025
Can Annuities Protect Your Assets from Creditors and Lawsuits?
Dec 02, 2025
Nationwide Care Matters Annuity Review
Nov 22, 2025
Lincoln OptiBlend 5: The S&P 500 Fixed Index Annuity Worth Considering
Nov 14, 2025
13.25% Growth Annuity, Zero Principal Risk
Oct 24, 2025
Why BlackRock Is Selling Annuities
Oct 16, 2025
14% Annuity Bonus on Both Income and Death Benefit
Oct 10, 2025
The Best Way to Fight Inflation in Retirement
Sep 24, 2025
Longevity Risk Solved – Make Your Money Last for Life
Sep 19, 2025
Why the 4% Rule Could Destroy Your Retirement
Sep 13, 2025
How Fed Rate Cuts Affect Annuities
Aug 29, 2025
Better Than a Bonus? EquiTrust Smart Boost Annuity Explained
Aug 22, 2025
How to Decide Between a Pension and an Annuity
Aug 15, 2025
How Annuities Help Prevent Catastrophic Beneficiary Mistakes
Aug 01, 2025
Are Roth Conversions Worth It In 2025?
Jul 25, 2025
Stock Market Volatility vs Guaranteed Income: Which Wins?
Jul 17, 2025
Getting Your Annuity Right The First Time
Jul 11, 2025
Dismantling Another Clark Howard Annuities Rant
Jun 26, 2025
Comparing Income Annuities: Deferred vs Indexed With a Rider
Jun 20, 2025
Annuities vs Banks: Which One Actually Protects Your Money?
Jun 14, 2025
The 4 Reasons To Fund an Annuity
Jun 06, 2025
How Annuity Features and Benefits Are Designed
May 16, 2025
Does a Guaranteed Income Annuity Beat Market Risk in Retirement?
May 09, 2025
Calling Out Retirement Advisor Fraud (and How to Avoid it)
Apr 24, 2025
Fixed Indexed Annuities and IRMAA
Apr 17, 2025
Delaware Life Dual Track Income Annuity Review
Apr 11, 2025
Stress Testing Your Retirement Plan
Apr 04, 2025
How to do a 401k Rollover to an Annuity
Mar 28, 2025
What Happens When You Buy an Annuity
Mar 21, 2025
How Safe is Your Annuity Company?
Mar 14, 2025
Long-Term Care Insurance Updates for 2025
Mar 07, 2025
Busting Dumb Indexed Annuity Myths
Feb 28, 2025
Qualified Versus Non-Qualified Annuities
Feb 22, 2025
Guaranteed Income Annuities vs Dividend Paying Stocks
Feb 13, 2025
Variable Annuities vs Fixed Indexed Annuities
Feb 07, 2025
Roth Conversion Annuity Update for 2025
Jan 24, 2025
The New Safe Withdrawal Rate for 2025
Jan 19, 2025
How To Avoid The Aggregation Tax Rule
Jan 09, 2025
Market Value Adjustments & Annuities
Dec 27, 2024
Does an Income Annuity Just Give Your Money Back?
Dec 21, 2024
The Hedgehog Retirement Strategy
Dec 13, 2024
Using Annuities for ROTH Conversions
Dec 06, 2024
CDs Maturing Soon? How to Avoid Reinvestment Risk and Find Higher Rates
Nov 29, 2024
Are Inflation Adjusted Annuities Worth The Cost?
Nov 22, 2024
10% Annuity Withdrawals or Interest Accumulation?
Nov 14, 2024
Ibexis Fixed Indexed Annuity Review
Nov 06, 2024
The Top 5 Benefits of Owning an Index Annuity
Nov 01, 2024
Are Annuities Investments or Insurance?
Oct 25, 2024
Spend More in Retirement with Guaranteed Income Annuities
Oct 18, 2024
Debunking The Top 6 Annuity Myths
Oct 10, 2024
Introduction to Annuity Income Payout Options
Oct 03, 2024
Reviewing Athene Performance Elite and Elite Plus Annuities
Sep 19, 2024
The 4% Rule vs Income Annuities
Sep 07, 2024
Market Predictions vs. Guaranteed Income: Why Annuities Win Every Time
Aug 30, 2024
Income Annuities Strengthen Your Portfolio
Aug 23, 2024
The Top 6 Reasons People Avoid Annuities
Aug 16, 2024
Should You Get An Annuity Long-Term Care Rider?
Aug 13, 2024
Debunking Dave Ramsey Annuity & Withdrawal Rate Advice
Aug 13, 2024
Will The Stock Market Crash in 2024?
Jul 25, 2024
Guaranteed Income Annuity Case Study
Jul 19, 2024
The Allianz 222 Annuity Reviewed
Jul 11, 2024
Comparing Risk vs. Safety With Fixed Index Annuity Returns
Jun 28, 2024
How Annuity Companies Can Pay Guaranteed Lifetime Income
Jun 21, 2024
How Annuities Are Taxed
Jun 13, 2024
The Truth About Nationwide New Heights Annuity
Jun 06, 2024
Annuities vs. Alternative Retirement Income Strategies
May 30, 2024
Fidelity Annuities Vs. Atlas Annuity Strategy
May 17, 2024
Annuity Bonus Rates Alone Don't Matter
May 02, 2024
How To Use Annuities as Life Insurance
Apr 26, 2024
Beware of Dinner Seminar Annuities
Apr 19, 2024
Analyzing Discretionary Liquidity in Retirement
Apr 12, 2024
Solving Retirement Withdrawal Rate & Longevity Mistakes With Annuities
Apr 05, 2024
Annuities vs Sequence of Returns Risk
Mar 28, 2024
Analyzing Average Returns vs. Actual Returns
Mar 22, 2024
Chasing Annuity Rates is a Huge Mistake
Mar 15, 2024
How To Find The Purpose of Your Money in Retirement
Mar 08, 2024
Why Buy An Annuity From a Firefighter?
Mar 02, 2024
How The Atlas Annuity Strategy Works
Feb 23, 2024
Getting A Second Opinion on Annuities
Feb 16, 2024
What Annuities Do I Have?
Feb 10, 2024
What is a Fiduciary Advisor?
Feb 03, 2024