Can a MYGA Protect You From Stock Market Exposure?

Can a MYGA Protect You From Stock Market Exposure?

June 8, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 515

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Shawn Plummer discusses how a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) can protect retirement savings from stock market exposure.

Are you terrified of a stock market correction wiping out a massive chunk of your retirement savings? Are you looking for a completely predictable way to grow your money without risking a single penny to market volatility? 🛑💸 In this straightforward video, Shawn Plummer from The Annuity Expert answers a critical question for conservative savers: Can a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) be used if you want zero stock market exposure? The short answer? Yes, it is the absolute perfect fit for risk-averse investors! Shawn breaks down exactly how a MYGA functions as a guaranteed, predictable wealth-building tool with absolutely no guesswork. In our current high-interest-rate environment, locking in a MYGA is a phenomenal way to protect your principal. However, Shawn also introduces the "big brother" of the MYGA: the Fixed Index Annuity (FIA). He explains how an FIA allows you to earn interest based on stock market performance without actually being in the market, making it the perfect pivot if national interest rates start to fall. Plus, learn how to use a Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) on your FIA to secure a lifelong, market-proof paycheck! 📊 Check today’s live…

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Host: Shawn Plummer

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Organizations: The Annuity Expert

Products: Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA), Fixed Index Annuity (FIA), Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB)

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