Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 62

In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Michael Blumenfeld, president of Mile Square Insurance, a local Hudson County insurance agency dedicated to bringing back the personal touch in insurance protection for families, condo associations, and small businesses.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Michael’s background in insurance, beginning in the late 1980s to founding his independent agency and growing it to nine employees serving about 3,000 customers with home, auto, and business coverage across multiple carriers.

* Why policies should reflect individual risk tolerance

* How insurance needs become more complex with age (more assets, classic cars, teen drivers)

* Why umbrella policies protect assets in a litigious environment beyond typical auto liability limits

* The importance of regularly reviewing policies

* Common mistakes in insurance such as over-focusing on deductibles instead of coverage quality and adequate dwelling replacement limits

* Consequences of inflation and post-disaster rebuilding cost spikes

* Policy provisions that can provide additional funds after widespread calamities

* Michael’s take on the recent homeowners insurance market

* Mile Square’s review process

* The role of agents/brokers in advocating for clients during claims issues

Learn more about Michael Blumenfeld:

* Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelblumenfeld

* Visit Mile Square Insurance Agency’s website: https://www.milesquareinsurance.com

* Email Michael: mike@msqia.com

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Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon

Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 61

In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Deborah Donenfeld, the owner of Photosynthesis Coaching. Deborah is a life coach specializing in supporting people in midlife who are starting over. She has been coaching since 2011, and moved into this niche when her own life was turned upside down and she found herself in the position of navigating several big and painful changes all at once. Deborah coaches from the heart and compassionately helps her clients to work their edge and move through tough changes with grace.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Supporting individuals through difficult life transitions, such as dealing with aging parents or special needs children

* Debra’s personal experience with multiple significant life changes that inspired her to become a coach

* The emotional challenges of role reversal in caregiving

* The societal reluctance to ask for help.

* The importance of acknowledging and processing emotions

* The distinct difference between coaching and therapy

* The challenges of change, maintaining self-awareness and navigating obstacles with curiosity

Learn more about Deborah Donenfeld:

* Visit Photosynthesis Coaching’s website (and schedule a free consult): https://www.photosynthesiscoaching.com

* Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdonenfeld

* Follow Photosynthesis Coaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosynthesiscoaching

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Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon

Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc

Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 60

In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Deborah Yelvington, President of Dynamic Permits, The Fastest & Most Reliable Building Permit Expeditors.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The services daily money managers and permit professionals provide that help people organize their financial and property-related demands

* How unresolved building permits impact homeowners, especially when selling or transferring property

* The steps involved in closing out open or missing permits, and why it’s important to have updated property surveys

* How permit professionals assist clients in dealing with contractors and navigating complex permit processes

* The best ways for homeowners and professionals to find help and avoid common pitfalls related to property permits

Learn more about Deborah Yelvington:

* Visit Dynamic Permits’ website: https://www.dynamicpermits.com

* Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-yelvington-4b3a8955

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Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon
Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc