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.
$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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We all have a personal history. This backstory of your life not only impacts your identity, your life situation, and your relationships, but it also plays a major role when applying for life insurance. In our introductory article about sexual issues…
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It’s a known fact that smoking carries many health effects, such as a higher risk of death, chronic disease, diabetes, and dental issues. But a side effect of smoking that isn’t as obvious is the increased cost of life insurance.…
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Most of us know and understand the value of life insurance for providing financially for our loved ones. Life insurance ensures that your family will be able to pay the mortgage, continue education, and maintain their standard of living. But…
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Society’s perceptions of marijuana have undergone a drastic change since I was in junior high. Back then, it was normal for schools to assign Tuned Out as part of the curriculum and show “Reefer Madness” in class, with the intended purpose of…
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Many people believe that you have to be in perfect health and live a low-risk lifestyle to obtain life insurance, but that’s not always the case. Did you know that you can purchase a life insurance policy at a reasonable…
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What Is Premium Financing? Premium financing is basically just borrowing money to pay life insurance premiums. High-net-worth individuals and companies…
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Today we celebrate the independence of the United States of America. Happy birthday, USA! Let’s talk about what independence means from…
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What sets the wealthy apart? What helps them rise above the rest and stay successful? The answer may surprise you. The key is not working eighty-hour weeks or hiring a bigger staff. It’s simple, really. Wealthy people say thank you.…
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