Financial Fluency & Insurance Readiness: Asking Better Questions

About this episode

Dr. Sev discusses financial fluency and insurance readiness with expert Tony Steuer, focusing on making informed insurance decisions.

What does it really mean to be financially ready, and where does insurance fit into that picture? In this episode, Dr. Sev talks with Tony Steuer, financial fluency advocate and insurance expert, about how to approach insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. They discuss: Financial fluency vs. financial literacy The role of insurance in financial readiness Term vs. whole life insurance Red flags in popular insurance marketing strategies Why liquidity and long-term costs matter The often-overlooked importance of disability insurance If you’ve ever felt unsure about insurance or overwhelmed by your options, this episode will help you slow down, ask better questions, and make more intentional decisions. **************************************************** Join Dr. Sev's Wealth Warriors Community for more financial discussions and insights (FREE to join): https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about **************************************************** The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr…

People in this episode

Host: Severine Bryan

Guest: Tony Steuer

Topics covered

• financial fluency
• insurance readiness
• financial literacy
• insurance decisions
• disability insurance
• financial empowerment

Keywords

• financial fluency
• insurance
• financial readiness
• term life insurance
• whole life insurance
• disability insurance
• insurance marketing

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