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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Are Bonds Passé?

Not quite, but annuities can provide more income, plus tax advantages and longevity insurance.

September 2, 2020

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Shrink Your RMDs in 2021 and Beyond

QLACs are a special type of annuity that lets you cut RMDs from your IRAs next year and beyond, reduce the taxes you pay and guarantee more lifetime …

August 6, 2020

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Pension or Lump Sum? Compare Payouts and Options Before You Decide

If you’re eligible for a pension, congratulations. However, you may be able to do better than just taking what you’re offered.

July 20, 2020

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Is an Immediate Annuity for You?

Before buying, ask some key questions to learn exactly what you’re getting and how this type of annuity can create reliable retirement income.

July 10, 2020

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Thinking of Buying a Fixed Annuity? Ask These Questions First

Of all the types of annuities out there, a fixed annuity is the one that's most straightforward. Is it the one that's right for you?

June 8, 2020

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12 Things You Didn't Know About Annuities

Oftentimes when it comes to retirement, you don’t know what you don’t know. See if what you know about annuities is correct. You might be surprised.

June 5, 2020

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Shelter from the Storm: Safe, 'Boring' Financial Products Are Exciting Today

That's especially true for people in their 60s and older. Those looking to earn a little more than what's offered by U.S. Treasury bonds and CDs might…

May 6, 2020

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How the SECURE Act Fits into Your Retirement Plan

A couple of its key features are designed to help people save more for retirement. That's a good thing, considering that Social Security benefits may …

May 1, 2020

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Covering Your Monthly Expenses in Retirement: Estimate Them, Then Secure Your Income

The best way to make sure you have enough money to last you through retirement is to focus on the income you need to support yourself, rather than the…

April 27, 2020

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Inheriting an Annuity? Here’s a Little-Known Way to Stretch Its Tax Benefits

There are a few different ways beneficiaries of annuities can claim their inheritance. One you might not have heard of is called an "annuity stretch."…

March 9, 2020

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Should You Buy an Annuity for Your Grandchild?

There are plenty of ways to leave a legacy, but a deferred income annuity is one creative option that offers guaranteed payments and tax advantages.

February 10, 2020

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7% on a Fixed Annuity? Don't Believe It.

Ads touting 7% guarantees are misleading, though not quite false. Real rates around the 4% range are attractive enough.

January 7, 2020

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A New Year's Checkup for Financial Success in 2020 and Beyond

Now that a new decade has started, get motivated to make it the best ever for your finances by taking a few practical steps.

January 7, 2020

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You Need an Asset Allocation Plan Even More in a Bull Market

It's tempting to overinvest in stocks today, but everyone needs some safe ballast. For part of your safe-money portion, fixed annuities offer guarante…

December 31, 2019

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When Used Correctly, Deferred Annuities Deliver Powerful Tax Advantages

To take full advantage, pick the right type of annuity and take care to set up your beneficiaries correctly.

December 11, 2019

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Why Annuities Could Be an Especially Good Deal for Women

Ensuring a secure retirement, with a lifetime of dependable income, comes with many challenges for women. But there is a way they can create their own…

November 6, 2019

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Annuity Exchanges, Full or Partial, Boost Flexibility without Creating Taxes

1035 exchanges let you trade up for a better annuity or trade in unneeded life insurance.

October 22, 2019

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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 new Brookings Institution study has some insigh…

September 13, 2019