The Atlas Annuity Podcast

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 ...more

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105

March 10, 2026 00:14:55
Do Income Annuities Just Return Your Money Back To You?

Do Income Annuities Just Return Your Money Back To You?

In this episode, Marty Becker tackles one of the most common misconceptions retirees have about annuities — the belief that annuity companies are simply...

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104

February 26, 2026 00:16:16
Retirement Planning: The Psychological Transition Nobody Prepares For

Retirement Planning: The Psychological Transition Nobody Prepares For

In this episode, Marty Becker explores the often-overlooked psychological side of retirement that has nothing to do with 401(k)s, Social Security timing, or interest...

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103

February 20, 2026 00:12:35
Retirement Income Strategy: Laddering Annuities For Guaranteed Income

Retirement Income Strategy: Laddering Annuities For Guaranteed Income

Retirement isn't about chasing returns—it's about engineering income. In this episode, Marty Becker shares a real client case study that demonstrates one of the...

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102

February 13, 2026 00:14:15
MYGAs vs CDs

MYGAs vs CDs

In episode 102 of the Atlas Annuity Podcast, Marty Becker breaks down the key differences between Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs) and bank CDs. While...

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101

February 07, 2026 00:16:11
Inherited Annuities: Stop Before You Sign That Paperwork

Inherited Annuities: Stop Before You Sign That Paperwork

If you've inherited an annuity, the insurance company is probably pressuring you to fill out forms fast. But here's what they won't tell you:...

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100

January 21, 2026 00:15:01
Why Retirement Income Feels Harder Than It Should: The 4% Rule for 2026

Why Retirement Income Feels Harder Than It Should: The 4% Rule for 2026

If you've ever wondered why retirement feels more complicated than it should, you're not imagining things. For decades, people were told to save enough,...

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