by Dennis Beaver | annuity, insurance
August 27, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver For anyone thinking of moving a large amount of money from a retirement account into an insurance annuity at this time, it could be a terrible decision. “You’ve got to think this over very carefully. Do not be conned by a salesman...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, psychology, scam
October 2, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver Have you ever wondered how some people become victims of scams, sending large amounts of money to crooks thousands of miles away? Today’s story explains the psychology of being scammed, and this topic was requested by “Rod,” who is...
by Dennis Beaver | discrimination, employment, workplace
June 24, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver While it may seem unfair, appearance – and weight – play a significant role in hiring, promotion and retention decisions. With the exception of weight that comes under the protection of the Americans with Disability Act, only Michigan...
by Dennis Beaver | ethics, travel
December 8, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden, Mr. Beaver. I am an exchange student from California spending one year in a wonderful high school here in snowy Sweden. My family e-mailed your story of the Coco’s...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, estate planning, family law, inheritance
October 7, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Arthur” asked one of the most frequent questions I hear from readers about one of the biggest frustrations in estate planning: “Is there some way to prevent a financially irresponsible child from squandering his...
