Category: The Conscious Consumer
Thoughts on why people buy – or postpone buying – life insurance. I often call upon studies of neuroscience, psychology, religion, and spirituality to explain consumer behavior.
Estate planning for pets is a big field now. The majority of American homes have one. Attorney Rachel Hirschfeld points out that pets are property, so their care becomes an issue if the owner predeceases them. This is especially true…
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I’ve recently been featured as guest contributor in Advisors Magazine. You can read the article here.
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The hot controversy over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem, has an angle that has been under- played, but which is nonetheless crucial. It deals with the corporate responsibility – or lack thereof – of the league.…
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I’ll tell you what I don’t want when it comes to medical insurance: I don’t want the federal government taking over the entire marketplace just to make sure a small percentage of the population has coverage. The vast majority of…
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It’s encouraging to hear that small retail stores can compete with online giants like Amazon. I think it’s true that consumers need and want specialized expertise to get the most value out of the products they purchase. This is certainly…
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How to get life insurance and protect your mortgage is something that should be taught in every high school across the country. Why? Because home ownership is still a major theme of the American dream. And people typically cannot finalize…
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One of our strategic partners provides a platform for consumers to purchase term life insurance online. Shoppers can get prequalified, receive a quote, apply, get approved, and have a policy emailed to them within minutes! Not only that – they…
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Floating in the middle of the sea south of Thailand, there is a fishing village called “Ko Panyi.” The kids there loved to watch soccer, but had nowhere to play or practice….but they didn’t let that stop them. In 1986, inspired…
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$1 million is nothing to sneeze at. If you are someone of limited means, $1 million could be a windfall of extraordinary proportions. Truly a life-changer. On the other hand, if your personal net worth is $100 million, then $1…
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Most people buy a life insurance policy and stick it in the drawer. Time goes by, and then – surprise! The price goes up. If it’s a term policy, the policy renews at an exorbitant rate. If it’s universal life,…
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