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Can a Meat-Eater Leave His Insurance to a Vegetarian?

A recent estate planning controversy makes us think of this question. In that case, called the Vegetarian Society vs. Jennifer Scott, a meat-eating millionaire left 80% of his estate to a Vegetarian Society. His family challenge the will, on the… Read More

Does Executive Compensation Matter?

Executive compensation has been a hot political issue. The paychecks of American CEOs, in particular, have come under criticism (contrary to common belief, they are not excessive). How important is this issue to you? Does it matter to you how much… Read More

What Can Cinco De Mayo Teach Us About Life Insurance?

Today, the 5th of May, is Cinco De Mayo – a Mexican- American celebration. It commemorates a victory by Mexico in a war against France in the 1860‘s. As I understand it, the attack by France was an effort to… Read More

Would You Sell Life Insurance to Donald Sterling?

Here is a perspective on the Donald Sterling affair from the point of view of a life insurance salesperson. It was just published in the industry journal, ProducersWeb. Read More

Will My Religion Affect My Life Insurance?

Life insurance is part and parcel of estate planning. Religion can play a primary role in that planning. In doing so, it can influence the purchase of your life policy. Attorney Martin Shenkman writes about how religion can fit into a… Read More

Do You Have a Life Insurance Mentor?

This idea is not as strange as it sounds. I will tell you why. First of all, the life insurance marketplace is very complex. Hundreds of companies are licensed to sell policies. A wide variety of products are available, each… Read More

Is Your Compassion Practical?

Do you feel bad about the people suffering around the world? Of course you do. But what can you do about it? Give some money? Give a little time? How about inventing something that can literally improve the lives of… Read More

Do Our Veterans Get the Help They Need?

Many of my clients are military veterans. Some served in Vietnam, some in Iraq, and some in other distant lands. A lot of them are dealing with a serious medical issue. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common. It often… Read More

Whole Earth Insurance

You are in the market for life insurance. A salesman comes to your office to present his wares. You start off the conversation by asking him what type of insurance he usually recommends to his clients. Is it term? Is… Read More

Divine Intervention Once and For All

A brief thought on another Passover-related topic:   God took command of history at the time of the Exodus and giving of the Torah at Sinai. This was the one and only time He “came to us.” Thereafter, we would… Read More