Mark S Mears, Life Insurance, Investments, Annuities

05/29/2026

Increasingly popular weight loss drugs are affecting the finances of people who take them in large ways and small. People who take GLP-1s significantly cut back on eating out and food delivery, and need to buy new clothes, according to surveys.

05/28/2026

A step-by-step guide for where to put your money for your child’s future

05/27/2026

Explore how everyday Google searches reveal common human experiences in parenting, health, and social issues.

05/26/2026

Stop leaving money on the table. Learn why mindset, not strategy, is the real barrier to negotiating, and how shifting your identity can transform every conversation.

05/22/2026

Your best days are still ahead!

AI is changing work faster than ever. Here’s some advice leaders can give graduates and young people navigating an uncertain future.

05/21/2026

Understanding how your spouse's death impacts your taxes can be helpful in managing tax liability.

05/20/2026

See key market data for the week ending May 15, 2026.

05/19/2026

I love non-fiction books. Keep them coming!

Print sales of “serious” nonfiction are in serious decline, and publishers think the reason is the smorgasbord of podcasts and other new media their male readers are devouring.

05/15/2026

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A little strategic planning will help your money go farther in retirement.

05/14/2026

What are you doing with your RMD? Let's talk.

Tax efficient donations means coping with an alphabet soup of RMDs and QCDs.