We are often asked by clients if they should keep or cancel their life insurance policies. Here are three things to consider as you explore this topic in your own family. First, ask yourself if you still need life insurance. Think about why you bought this...
As a former life insurance agent, I was trained to sell some forms of life insurance as an investment. Whole Life and Universal Life (with some derivatives) were the two forms most popular for selling as an investment. By the way, the commission dollars are...
What is the Money Date? A weekly time to check in. 3 things we review and update: 1. Spending 2. Earning 3. Savings This month our focus is on various employee benefits available to you. Today I want to talk about Life Insurance, that many do...
Jim interviews Mark Maurer, President of Low Load Insurance Services (LLIS). LLIS is an insurance broker for life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. The firm works only with fee-only advisors like MainStreet. In this episode of Swim with Jim, they discuss why it...
As a former Life Insurance Agent, I was trained to sell some forms of life insurance as an investment. Whole Life and Universal Life (with some derivatives) were the two forms most popular for selling as an investment. By the way, the commission dollars are...
For almost every financial plan we produce, we do a calculation on the need for life insurance. Why? Because most clients have someone depending on them for support. It’s also a question that the majority of our clients ask about the first time we’re engaged...
What is the Money Date? A weekly time to check in. 3 things we review and update: 1. Spending 2. Earning 3. Savings “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt” – Charles M. Schultz It is often said that...
Today I want to talk about one benefit, which is Life Insurance, that many do get, but the question for discussion is whether you get enough and if Group Life Insurance is the best option. Typical benefit for Group Life insurance is one times the...
Insurance costs are on the rise, we are all feeling the impact on our wallets. The average American already spends over 5.3% of income on insurance premiums, 60% of that is for auto and home premiums. What can we do? Do we have any control?...
I recently met with a client who wanted to discuss how to prepare for the end of their lives. The estate planning documents may be done, but is there anything else to really feel comfortable that you’ve prepared all you could when you pass away?...