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The Best Longevity Insurance

December 16, 2016 By Steve

The single best “longevity insurance policy” available in the United States is something you already own.  It is your social security benefits. There has been a lot of talk lately about the value of buying some sort of longevity insurance and lots of insurance salesmen are out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finance

Cheating With a Charitable Foundation is a Serious Crime

September 16, 2016 By Steve

The complexities of our tax system sometimes obscure the nature and severity of wrongdoing.  Using a charity to achieve self-enrichment, though, is tax fraud.  Those who do it knowingly and systematically belong in jail.  There is serious societal danger in treating it any other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Taxation

Please Don’t Take Your Social Security Benefits Early

July 7, 2016 By Steve

A conventional wisdom has developed, among those who study the matter, that waiting to claim benefits is the better course for those deciding when to start receiving social security. There has been some pushback, though, and lately a spate of articles has urged people to consider … [Read more...]

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Stock Investing: The Long Game and the Short Game

March 18, 2016 By Steve

Recent volatility in the stock market has questions pouring into my office. Many people are unnerved by lower balances and discouraging monthly statements. News coverage has raised anxiety levels even further, providing endless commentary on what actions folks should take. Too … [Read more...]

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What The World Needs Now is a New Vanguard

February 26, 2016 By Steve

The Vanguard Group, as envisioned and implemented by John C. Bogle “back in the day” was among the very best things that ever happened to the investing public.  As I have written previously, Bogle should be honored   for his selfless vision and the incredible generosity it … [Read more...]

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About Steve

Steven G. Blum has been teaching in the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania since 1994.

In addition to teaching semester-long courses for undergraduate and MBA students, Mr. Blum has taught in Wharton Executive Education programs, lectured and consulted widely, and frequently leads seminars and educational forums. Mr. Blum has five times won the William G. Whitney Award for outstanding teaching.

He holds the degrees of Masters of Laws and Juris Doctor. He also earned a Masters Degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the Specialization in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard. In addition to teaching and consulting, Steven maintains a practice of law and is a registered investment advisor. He has a strong research interest in the area of ethics and fiduciary duty. His book entitled Negotiating Your Investments was published by Wiley in April 2014.

Negotiating Your Investments: Use Proven Negotiation Methods to Enrich Your Financial Life (Hardcover)

Investing is best understood as a series of negotiations. The ability to conduct that bargaining with skill and confidence is worth a fortune. Read More

Recent Posts

  • The Best Longevity Insurance
  • Cheating With a Charitable Foundation is a Serious Crime
  • Please Don’t Take Your Social Security Benefits Early
  • Stock Investing: The Long Game and the Short Game
  • What The World Needs Now is a New Vanguard

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