Category Archives: Insurance

What a Personal Financial Policy is & How it Makes Your Life Better

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Amy Jo Lauber

Most of economic theory is based on the assumption that we make rational, logical, and beneficial financial decisions. Ha! Most of us make purely emotional (or “socially informed”) decisions about money most of the time, some of which may be … Continue reading →

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The Third Step: Protect

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Amy Jo Lauber

“It requires a great deal of boldness and a great deal of caution to make a great fortune, and when you have it, it requires ten times as much skill to keep it.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson Protecting what you have … Continue reading →

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How to Get out of a Variable Annuity Virtually Unscathed

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Amy Jo Lauber

Apparently I’ve ruffled some feathers in my industry because of my disdain for variable annuities. It’s not going to deter me, though. Too many times I’ve created financial plans for clients only to have their plans thwarted because they’re handcuffed … Continue reading →

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Why (Most) Husbands Hate Buying Life Insurance

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Amy Jo Lauber

I have a feeling I’m going to press some hot buttons here. I’ve been in the financial services industry for 17 years and if I had a nickel for every time a husband/client said something to the effect of “Sure, … Continue reading →

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