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Financial ideas, articles, videos, and resources I believe are worth your time—each with a short explanation of why I think it matters.

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Life Insurance

It’s a True Financial Lifeline

For Sara Mathews Dixon, life insurance has meant she and her three children don't have to worry financially while grappling with the sudden loss of their husband and father from a heart arrhythmia.

Scott's Take

Life insurance isn't really about death.

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Retirement Planning

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Scott's Take

Retirement planning is changing.

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Life Insurance

Protected by Planning

Racquel Pleasants explains how life insurance was key for her and her children when her husband died at 41.

Scott's Take

One of the things I've learned over the past year is that life insurance isn't really about insurance.

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Financial Clarity

Getting Wealthy vs. Staying Wealthy

Good investing is not necessarily about making good decisions.

Scott's Take

Most people focus on how to build wealth.

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Education Expenses

529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know

When saving money for education, 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits. But there are many rules you’ll need to know (and follow).

Scott's Take

If you're an Oklahoma parent or grandparent, this article is a great introduction to 529 plans.

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Family Protection

Love, Loss, and the Gift of Preparation

Steven was a devoted husband, a proud father to five beautiful daughters, and the heart of his family’s business. He never could have imagined that a simple cough would reveal stage four lung cancer. But because Steven believed in planning for the future, his family had the security and stability they needed when life took an unthinkable turn. His love—and his planning—continue to protect them.

Scott's Take

None of us knows what tomorrow will bring.

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Retirement Planning

Paradise Found

At 68, Linda doesn't have to work. Linda purchased several annuities, which now cover 100% of her current and anticipated monthly expenses. "What appealed to me about annuities was their security and dependability—the peace of mind of not running out of money in retirement," says Linda.

Scott's Take

One of the biggest fears people have about retirement isn't dying too soon—it's living longer than their money.

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Life Insurance

In Good Times and Bad

Asia Schroeder first experienced the power of life insurance when her first husband, Peter, died in the line of duty. Later, she experienced living benefits when her family used the cash value to fund their gym. Throughout her lifetime, life insurance has provided her family with financial support.

Scott's Take

I share a lot of articles and videos, but every once in a while I come across one that reminds me why I chose this profession.

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