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What If a Woman Managed Your Money?

Does gender still play a role in the financial world? People tend to think that gender stereotypes are old-fashioned, and are the hallmarks of prior generations. People feel we are now past that. Yet, do you know what is typically… Read More

Why Should the Government Limit Political Donations?

As a life insurance salesman, I compete for my business with hundreds of thousands of other sales people. These competitors include other licensed independent brokers; captive agents; property and casualty brokers; benefits consultants; bankers; accountants; investment advisors; financial planners; and… Read More

This Holiday, Choose to Feel Good.

With the holiday weekend starting, some of us are preparing for fun and frolic. Others are bracing for the worst. For many of us it seems as if our emotions are being stretched in opposite directions. Are our moods really… Read More

Does Your Wife Have An Obvious Problem You Can Fix – But She Won’t Let You?

Here is a bit of satire for you. The vidoe is hilarious. If women would let just let us be the fix-it experts we men truly are, our lives together would be perfect. Don’t you think so? After all, the… Read More

Are You Too Tired to Exercise? This 97-Year-Old Sprinter Isn’t!

Is your weight preventing you from getting the lowest life insurance rate available? Is your blood pressure or cholesterol the problem? Are you on anxiety medication? And are you bummed because you know all you have to do is some… Read More

Should I Pray When I Buy Life Insurance?

Would praying help you buy life insurance? Would it help you to make any other financial purchase? I think so. Self-development expert Joe Vitale talks about how prayer works in this recent post. He stresses the importance of a spirit… Read More

Do I Need Life Insurance If I Believe in God?

Religion can be good for people. Knowing that you are accountable to a Higher Authority can keep you humble. At the same time, knowing that your capabilities are granted by a Higher Power can keep you inspired. When people understand… Read More

Are You Listening, Dear?

Caveat: I am not a marriage guru. I am simply a life insurance salesman who has worked with many, many couples in their financial planning. I have also been married for over thirty years to a woman with whom I… Read More

Does the Robin Williams Tragedy Make You Think About Suicide?

The death of the great comedian Robin Williams sheds light on a very delicate topic: suicide. I have firsthand professional experience with this. A number of years ago a client committed suicide. She was also a personal friend, and that… Read More

Why Do People Lie About Their Smoking?

It is well-known that insurance applications ask about the smoking of tobacco. Here is an example: 1 Do you use tobacco in any form? 2 If yes, what type of product(s) have you used? 2a Cigarette? 2b Cigar ? 2c… Read More