Category Archives: SEE

Increase your prosperity by adopting a macro-economic point of view — a ‘big picture’ perspective in which you can seen how each one of your economic decisions affects all the others. Avoid micro-economic ‘tunnel vision.’

Life Insurance is not a Disposable Product

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Kim Butler

“Don’t worry about it. We can always get another one.” (Or maybe not…) We live in an increasingly disposable consumer culture. Many products, from razors to writing instruments, are designed to be used and thrown out – refills and maintenance … Continue reading →

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Managing Assets for Maximization with the 7 Principles of Prosperity

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Kim Butler

“Principle: A basic truth, law, or assumption. A fixed or predetermined policy or mode of action.” – American Heritage Dictionary In a recent survey, our readers expressed an interest in nuts-and-bolts advice. We’ve also been exploring Partners for Prosperity, Inc.’s … Continue reading →

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Building Economic Prosperity: See the Big Picture

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Kim Butler

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth. – Xun Zi “SEE” is the second of our 7 Principles of Prosperity. First, we must think from … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Definition of Prosperity

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Kim Butler

Prosperity: “the condition of prospering; success or wealth.”- The Free Dictionary. Here at Partners for Prosperity, Inc., we look at Prosperity in a holistic sense. “Prosperity” is about wealth – yes, even physical, financial wealth – but it’s not “just” … Continue reading →

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Get a No-Cost, No-Obligation Life Insurance Policy Review

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kim Butler

If you have questions about your Life Insurance Policy, you’re not the only one! Too often, we hesitate to ask, feeling like our questions will betray our ignorance or be regarded as “stupid questions.” We assure you, there are no … Continue reading →

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College Graduates: Your Financial Lessons are Just Beginning

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kim Butler

Guest contribution provided by Forex Traders: Graduation season is upon us, and many young individuals will shortly be leaving the cloistered halls of academia to address the real life challenges of the world before them.  No more textbooks and courses … Continue reading →

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The Controversy Over Life Settlements

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Kim Butler

“Death takes no bribes.” – Benjamin Franklin On the surface, the concept of Life Settlements can be a bit shocking at first. Let’s face it, making money on someone else’s natural death sounds like an investment idea cooked up in … Continue reading →

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Financial Protocol: How To Compensate Family Caregivers

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Financial Protocol (mp3audio) (9:22 min) Another socio-economic impact of increased longevity is the growing occurrence of children and/or other family members serving as care-givers for aging parents and relatives. The latest statistics from a 2010 report by the National … Continue reading →

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Will 75 Become The New 65?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Will 75 become the new 65? (mp3audio) (14:28 min) Perhaps more than any other issue, increased life expectancy has changed the financial metrics of retirement. While newspapers and media pundits attempt to divine the tea leaves of today’s economic … Continue reading →

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The Behavioral Nudge to Spend, Built Into the 2011 “Payroll Tax Holiday”

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: The Behavioral Nudge to Spend (mp3audio) (7:44 min) One of the tax changes negotiated in Congress’ closing session of 2010 was a one-year reduction in the employer’s portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes deducted from workers’ paychecks. Previously, … Continue reading →

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