Monthly Archives: July 2010

Taming the Invisible Gorilla

LISTEN: Taming the Invisible Gorilla (mp3audio) (17:21 min) Have you heard the one about the invisible gorilla? Two researchers created a short video of two groups of students passing a basketball to one another. The video lasted about 45 seconds … Continue reading

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Should a Second Home Be the Only One You Own?

LISTEN: Should a Second Home Be The Only One You Own? (mp3audio) (10:24 min) It’s too early to make a definitive statement, but the fallout from the real-estate bubble may result in some fundamental long-lasting changes in Americans’ perspectives on … Continue reading

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DISABILITY INSURANCE: A Case Study in Illusions?

LISTEN Disability Insurance: A Case Study in Illusions? (mp3audio) (5:36 min) “Even if I get disabled, I’ll still work.” Huh? How is that possible? Ask any insurance agent who’s been in the business for awhile, and chances are, he/she has … Continue reading

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