Ken Nuss
CEO / Founder, AnnuityAdvantage
Retirement-income expert Ken Nuss is the founder and CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, a leading online provider of fixed-rate, fixed-indexed and immediate-income annuities. It provides a free quote and rate comparison service. He launched the AnnuityAdvantage website in 1999 to help people looking for their best options in principal-protected annuities.
Ken is widely recognized as a leading annuity expert. He's written articles for many publications and has been quoted in national newspapers and magazines. He holds insurance licenses in all 50 states. Ken first entered the financial services industry in 1986. Prior to launching AnnuityAdvantage, he was an investment representative with a full-service brokerage firm.
Phone: 800.239.0356 | E-mail: info@annuityadvantage.com | Website: www.annuityadvantage.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnnuityAdvantage | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/2916437
Income Annuities Take Risk Out of Retirement
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Income Annuities Take Risk Out of Retirement
When used properly, annuities provide invaluable security, so why aren't more people going for them? A study has some insights and recommendations, wh…
May 4, 2022
New IRS Rule Lets Early Retirees Take More Money from Plans
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New IRS Rule Lets Early Retirees Take More Money from Plans
Substantially equal periodic payments are one way to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalties from your IRA or 401(k), and fixed annuities can play a …
April 19, 2022
It’s IRA Season – Ensure Your Assets Are Optimally Invested
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It’s IRA Season – Ensure Your Assets Are Optimally Invested
When you’re making your final contributions for 2021, think hard about how to invest them. IRA annuities help reduce risk. Different types have distin…
March 14, 2022
Laddering Fixed-Rate Annuities Offers Rates That Beat Bank CDs, Plus Flexibility
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Laddering Fixed-Rate Annuities Offers Rates That Beat Bank CDs, Plus Flexibility
For reliable income in today’s low-interest rate environment, consider a collection of three- to five-year fixed-rated annuities. Multi-year guarantee…
February 20, 2022
Why Fixed-Rate Annuities Pay More than Bank CDs
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Why Fixed-Rate Annuities Pay More than Bank CDs
Have you looked at the interest rates CDs pay lately? If you’re underwhelmed, you may want to look into a fixed-rate annuity. Each has distinct pros a…
January 21, 2022
Schwab Intelligent Income vs. an Annuity: Which Is Better?
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Schwab Intelligent Income vs. an Annuity: Which Is Better?
True, Charles Schwab’s program offers flexible income options for retirees, but when you run the numbers, a good old-fashioned immediate annuity produ…
January 7, 2022
Some Creative Options to Reduce Investment Risk in IRAs
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Some Creative Options to Reduce Investment Risk in IRAs
CDs and bonds have a role, but less-used annuities can offer higher interest rates, secure principal and guaranteed income choices.
November 14, 2021
Annuities: How to Turn Retirement Savings into Retirement Income
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Annuities: How to Turn Retirement Savings into Retirement Income
An income annuity can convert your savings or a pension-plan lump sum into a lifetime stream of income. Here are the basics on how annuities work and …
October 27, 2021
How 2 Couples Covered Their Income Gaps for Life with Income Annuities
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How 2 Couples Covered Their Income Gaps for Life with Income Annuities
Here are the stories of two couples and how they took two different paths (using two different types of annuities) to provide enough guaranteed income…
September 27, 2021
How Fixed Deferred Annuities Can Complete Your Retirement Income Strategy
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How Fixed Deferred Annuities Can Complete Your Retirement Income Strategy
Making sure you have enough income to go the distance is critical for every retiree, and deferred annuities can be a handy tool to make that happen. H…
August 31, 2021
Don’t Automatically Annuitize an Annuity – Shop Around First
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Don’t Automatically Annuitize an Annuity – Shop Around First
Converting a deferred annuity to a lifetime income annuity can be a great move, but it pays to shop the market instead of routinely annuitizing with t…
August 1, 2021
A Key to Spending without Worry in Retirement: Longevity Insurance
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A Key to Spending without Worry in Retirement: Longevity Insurance
This special type of annuity kicks in with a reliable income stream beginning at age 80 or 85 – meaning your savings only need to get you that far, no…
July 19, 2021
How to Beat Inflation and Reduce Risk at the Same Time
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How to Beat Inflation and Reduce Risk at the Same Time
Retirees and pre-retirees are vulnerable to both market losses and inflation, so what can they do? Start by splitting your savings among three buckets…
July 7, 2021
Market Plunge During Early Years of Retirement Can Cause Portfolio Death Spiral
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Market Plunge During Early Years of Retirement Can Cause Portfolio Death Spiral
Withdrawing money from a falling portfolio can be deadly for retirees. To guard against that, you might want to consider the guaranteed payments that …
May 31, 2021
How to Offset Lower Social Security Benefits When a Spouse Dies
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How to Offset Lower Social Security Benefits When a Spouse Dies
When one spouse dies, the other may see a big chunk of their Social Security income disappear. Joint annuities could help fill that gap.
May 27, 2021
Is an Annuity a Good Choice for You? Questions to Ask
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Is an Annuity a Good Choice for You? Questions to Ask
Find out if you’re a good candidate for an annuity, and if so, which kind you might want to consider.
May 10, 2021
Waiting for Fixed Annuity Rates to Rise Doesn’t Pay
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Waiting for Fixed Annuity Rates to Rise Doesn’t Pay
If you like the guaranteed rates and tax deferral that fixed annuities offer, but you want to wait because you’re hoping rates will improve, think aga…
April 25, 2021
This Often-Overlooked Way to Fund Your Roth IRA Has Many Advantages
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This Often-Overlooked Way to Fund Your Roth IRA Has Many Advantages
A Roth annuity can create tax-free lifetime income during retirement or reduce your risk while saving for retirement.
April 8, 2021
One Beneficiary Mistake You Really Don’t Want to Make
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One Beneficiary Mistake You Really Don’t Want to Make
Per capita or per stirpes? Ensure fairness across generations by choosing the right annuity or life insurance distribution method for your beneficiari…
March 23, 2021
How Savers Can Earn More on Their Money, and Do It Safely
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How Savers Can Earn More on Their Money, and Do It Safely
With interest rates perpetually doing the limbo (how low can they go?), here are three different types of fixed annuities that can be good alternative…
February 24, 2021
How Annuities Are Taxed
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How Annuities Are Taxed
Annuities offer powerful tax advantages, and a few (avoidable) pitfalls. How to cut your taxes and avoid surprises.
February 12, 2021
Annuities Just May Be the Broccoli of Retirement Planning
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Annuities Just May Be the Broccoli of Retirement Planning
Deferred income annuities are good for your long-term retirement health, but most people still don’t seem to crave them. But if you want to quit worry…
February 4, 2021
Retirees with a Guaranteed Income Are Happier, Live Longer
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Retirees with a Guaranteed Income Are Happier, Live Longer
Everyone with savings can secure a lifetime income, and that goes a long way toward peace of mind in retirement.
December 24, 2020
Review Your Finances Now to Keep on Track in 2021
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Review Your Finances Now to Keep on Track in 2021
A year-end review helps you cut taxes, build retirement savings, rebalance your portfolio and earn more interest.
December 14, 2020
Turned off by Low CD Rates? Consider a Fixed Annuity
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Turned off by Low CD Rates? Consider a Fixed Annuity
CD rates are under 1%, but comparable annuities can pay more than 2% to 3% guaranteed and tax-deferred.
November 27, 2020
Remove Financial Worries from Retirement with a Do-It-Yourself Pension
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Remove Financial Worries from Retirement with a Do-It-Yourself Pension
An annuity can yield guaranteed lifetime income — a private pension that can help you sleep at night.
November 4, 2020
How to Pick an Indexed Annuity
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How to Pick an Indexed Annuity
To help choose the right fixed indexed annuity for you, first decide which of these three main goals you have in mind. Identifying your top priority c…
October 5, 2020