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When Taking a Step Back Actually Allows Your Kids to Grow More

When Taking a Step Back Actually Allows Your Kids to Grow More

Over the years of being a parent and a son to my parents, I never thought I would go down the path of enforcing my opinions on my kids. Sometimes, I pause, take a step back, and realize that I’ve become the same person that I told myself I wouldn’t be- which is like my parents. And I realize that I tend to be enforcing my mindset and opinions…

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Bouncing Back From Screw-Ups in Business- A Case Study

Bouncing Back From Screw-Ups in Business- A Case Study

I believe there is always room, especially when humans are involved, for some level of errors to take place. Now the reality of the matter is, in the real world it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to go through life without screwing up. I’ve been in the life insurance and financial services business for the last 21 years and of course, there are…

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Dear Business Owners, Have You Had Your Daily Dose of Positivity?

Dear Business Owners, Have You Had Your Daily Dose of Positivity?

I know everyone is talking about how much the world has changed in the last few weeks. It has, but we’ve been in the tumult of a change and uncertainty for a while now.  Economies and businesses have been seeing declining numbers for the last year, or more, certain asset classes have been performing poorly, leverages held by banks on…

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This Is What Makes You A Good Life Insurance or Financial Advisor

This Is What Makes You A Good Life Insurance or Financial Advisor

The Life Insurance and Financial Advice industry is one where integrity, among other virtues; forms the base of solid service. If the core of our working model is to put the client’s interests above our own, us advisors could raise the bar together. Clients and advisers, here are the core questions that form the foundation of a great client-adviser relationship

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Saving before Spending: A Client’s Journey to Financial Freedom

Saving before Spending: A Client’s Journey to Financial Freedom

My client retired at 42, after he hit all his financial goals. This is a person who I saw through right from the modest beginnings of his career all the way to an early, very comfortable retirement. Over his 20-year career in the UAE, I watched how he meticulously set a plan and followed through – A success story worth sharing.

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