{"podcast":{"title":"The Atlas Annuity Podcast","slug":"the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817","podcast_index_feed_id":6714817,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/r3zj9","website_url":"https://atlas-annuity-podcast.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/65414647b3ef84-60916656/images/atlas-PODCAST.png","author":"Marty Becker","episode_count":100,"summary":"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 con…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-28T08:18:20.448998+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817"},"episode":{"title":"13.25% Growth Annuity, Zero Principal Risk","slug":"13-25-growth-annuity-zero-principal-risk","published_at":"2025-10-24T23:02:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817/13-25-growth-annuity-zero-principal-risk","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817","url":"https://atlas-annuity-podcast.castos.com/episodes/1325-growth-annuity-zero-principal-risk","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/65414647b3ef84-60916656/2171622/c1e-jgnxws56025un1k1v-wwp8d77zfg49-qlj1al.mp3","summary":"Can you really earn up to 13.25% growth without risking your principal? In this episode, Marty Becker breaks down a five-year fixed index annuity that offers protection, flexibility, and short-term opportunity — without locking your money away for life. You’ll learn: How the flooring method lets you choose how much of your interest gains to risk — not your principal. Why a five-year annuity can be a smart bridge between safety and growth. How to use annuities in five-year chunks to protect your income during market downturns. The difference between chasing the “best” annuity and finding the right fit for your goals. If you’re not ready for a lifetime income plan but still want protection from market losses, this strategy may give you the balance you need. Visit AtlasAnnuity.com to watch Marty’s free video series or schedule a short call to find the right annuity decision — the first time.","meta_description":"Can you really earn up to 13.25% growth without risking your principal? In this episode, Marty Becker breaks down a five-year fixed index annuity that off…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":836,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817/episodes/13-25-growth-annuity-zero-principal-risk/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-atlas-annuity-podcast-6714817/13-25-growth-annuity-zero-principal-risk.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}