Warren Buffett once said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” At first glance, it’s a humorous turn of phrase. But beneath the surface, it’s one of the most powerful financial truths we can learn. In strong economies or during...
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Can a Robot Really Do My Job? The Future of Work, Life Insurance, and Pension Planning
By Ramoth Watson Artificial intelligence isn’t coming, it’s already here. From underwriting algorithms to AI-driven customer service, machines are reshaping the way we work, communicate, and make decisions. But the looming question for many professionals is deeply...
Facing the Future: Planning for a Sustainable and Purpose-Filled Retirement
By Ramoth Watson Recently, a company I’ve long admired took a bold and compassionate step. They organized a pre-retirement counseling seminar for 44 of their employees, all within a decade of normal retirement age. It was designed to spark thoughtful conversations,...
When the Mortgage Outlives the Marriage -Part 1
Too many surviving spouses face the unthinkable: not only grieving the loss of a loved one, but also being forced to sell the family home because they can no longer afford the mortgage. It’s a heartbreaking reality, not because they want to move, but because they have...
The Three Pillars of a Fulfilled Life
Timeless Advice from Immanuel Kant for Your Prime Years “Happiness is having something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.”- Immanuel Kant As I prepare to launch PlanforPurpose.com, I’m reminded of these simple yet profound words from the great German...
Is Kant’s Categorical Imperative Too Idealistic for Today’s Complex World
In a time when ethical decisions are rarely black and white, can a rigid 18th-century moral philosophy still guide us? Immanuel Kant thought so. His concept of the Categorical Imperative was groundbreaking for its time, and still challenges us today. “Act only...