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Ioannis Kyprianou

ACCA-qualified accountant

Ioannis Kyprianou is an ACCA-qualified accountant who writes the annuities, structured settlements, and retirement guides on Annuity Compass.

His focus is translating the parts of personal finance that are usually buried in product disclosures and tax rules into plain English: how annuity payouts are actually calculated, what a structured settlement is really worth before fees, and how retirement accounts are taxed when you draw on them.

Every guide is researched from primary sources — regulator and government material, product disclosures, and published rate filings. Figures are presented as clearly-labelled illustrative examples rather than guarantees, because rates and tax rules change. None of it is personal financial advice; it is education to help you ask better questions before you talk to a licensed professional.

Guides by Ioannis

Rates

Annuity Rates: How They Work and What Moves Them

Jun 1, 2026
Selling

Structured Settlement Loan: Why It Usually Isn't a Loan at All

Jun 1, 2026
Taxes

Roth Conversion: How It Works and When It Makes Sense

Jun 1, 2026
Basics

What Is an Annuity? A Plain-English Guide to How They Work

May 28, 2026
Payouts

How Much Does an Annuity Pay? Payouts Explained with Examples

May 26, 2026
Payouts

How Much Does a $100,000 Annuity Pay Per Month?

May 21, 2026
Rates

Best Annuity Rates: How to Compare and What Drives Them

May 19, 2026
Rates

Fixed Index Annuity Rates: Caps, Participation Rates & Spreads

May 14, 2026
Types

Immediate vs Deferred Annuity: Which Fits Your Timeline?

May 12, 2026
Costs

Annuity Fees and Surrender Charges: What You Actually Pay

May 7, 2026
Reviews

Gainbridge Annuity Review: How the Direct-to-Consumer MYGA Works

May 5, 2026
Basics

What Is a Structured Settlement? How the Payments Work

Apr 30, 2026
Selling

Selling Your Structured Settlement: Process, Pros, and Pitfalls

Apr 28, 2026
Valuation

How Much Is My Structured Settlement Worth?

Apr 23, 2026
Basics

Structured Settlement Annuity: How It Differs From a Regular Annuity

Apr 21, 2026
Selling

How to Compare Structured Settlement Companies Without Getting Burned

Apr 16, 2026
Accounts

401(k) Rollover Guide: Options, Steps, and Tax Traps

Apr 14, 2026
Accounts

Tax-Advantaged Retirement Accounts Explained

Apr 9, 2026
Taxes

Retirement Tax Planning: Keep More of Your Income

Apr 7, 2026
Accounts

Best Self-Employed Retirement Plans: SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k) and More

Apr 2, 2026
Accounts

Best Retirement Plans: How to Choose the Right One

Mar 31, 2026
Income

Retirement Income Planning: Turning Savings Into a Paycheck

Mar 26, 2026
Income

How to Create Retirement Income From Your Savings

Mar 24, 2026