Annuity Q&A 2025: Fees, Caps, LTC Riders, Bonuses & Roth Conversions Explained

Like what you saw in this lesson? 🗓️ Schedule a Retirement Income Q&A call with Dr. Amanda: https://calendly.com/rsf-dramanda/ini... 🎙️The Podcast version of this video is here: https://www.retirementsolutionsfinanc... ✍🏼 The Blog Version of this video is here: https://www.retirementsolutionsfinanc... //////// TOP 3 Videos of 2025 Links: 1.Roth Conversion Deadline: Why 2025–2028 Could Save You Thousands:    • Roth Conversion Deadline | Why 2025–2028 C...   2. IRA Millionaire? Watch This Live Roth Conversion Walkthrough:    • IRA Millionaire? Watch This Live Roth Conv...   3. Annuities: Scam or Solution?:    • Why U.S. Retirees Are Choosing Annuities i...   Annuity Q&A 2025: Fees, Caps, LTC Riders, Bonuses & Roth Conversions Explained Before you buy an annuity in 2026, watch this episode. I’m answering the seven most common annuity questions I received all year — and most people get at least three of them wrong. We’re covering fees, caps, bonuses, LTC riders, Roth-friendly carriers, and how annuity timelines actually work when you’re funding with cash, IRAs, 401(k)s, or TSPs. I also recap the three most-watched Retirement Income School™ videos of 2025 — including Roth conversion strategies and the “Scam or Solution?” annuity breakdown — and I want to thank you for helping the channel hit 5,000 subscribers in under a year. This is the final full-length lesson of 2025, and I’ll be back in 2026 with brand new episodes to help you protect your money, generate guaranteed income, and retire financially relaxed. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why this episode matters before you buy an annuity in 2026 00:27 — Welcome to Retirement Income School™ + milestone: 5,000 subscribers 00:56 — Top 3 most-watched videos of 2025 (Roth deadlines, IRA millionaires, annuity myths) 02:10 — Q1: How do annuity fees actually work? (FIA, MYGA, income riders, variable annuities) 04:45 — Q2: What makes a carrier “Roth-friendly” for partial conversions? 07:00 — Q3: Do I have to move my entire IRA into an annuity? Why partial transfers & ladders work 08:25 — Q4: How long does an annuity contract take to start? (Cash vs IRA/401k/TSP timelines) 11:50 — Q5: How do cap rates & participation rates work on annuities? (Bonus tradeoffs explained) 14:55 — Q6: How does the long-term care rider work in an annuity? (Penalty-free access & income doubler) 16:40 — Q7: How does the annuity death benefit work? (FIA, MYGA, income riders, probate avoidance) 18:45 — Why annuities are misunderstood & how to vet your advisor 19:40 — How to get personalized help with your retirement income strategy 20:15 — Final lesson of 2025 + what’s coming in 2026 📅 Schedule a 1:1 Retirement Income Consult with Dr. Amanda: https://calendly.com/rsf-dramanda/ini... 💰 Join Us in the Retirement Income School™: https://www.RetirementIncome.School 📽️ Watch The Guaranteed Income Blueprint™: https://www.retirementsolutionsfinanc... 📢 Subscribe for Weekly Videos on Safe Money Solutions to Retire Financially Relaxed:    / @retirementincomeschool   👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Hit the bell to never miss an episode! 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Version of the Retirement Income School: https://www.retirementsolutionsfinanc... /////////// 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-866-444-2997 LinkedIn:   / retirementincomeschool   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: Dr. Amanda is the founder of Retirement Solutions Financial™ and creator of the Retirement Income School™ and Guaranteed Income Blueprint™. After losing her father and helping her mom navigate retirement, she felt called to help others avoid the stress and confusion of planning alone. She specializes in safe money strategies using dividend-paying whole life insurance, fixed index annuities, long-term care coverage and social security claiming strategy. Her mission? To help you protect your wealth and enjoy a secure, stress-free retirement with confidence. ------------ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Retirement Income School™ and Dr. Amanda Barrientez do not provide individual investment recommendations. Always consult with a licensed advisor or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed.