Harry Richard Otis

Tax-Free Retirement Planning with Life Insurance in Michigan

Tax-Free Retirement Planning with Life Insurance in Michigan Worried about paying too much tax in retirement? You’re not alone. Many Michigan retirees find themselves blindsided by taxes on their retirement accounts. But there’s a lesser-known, powerful strategy: tax-free retirement planning with life insurance in Michigan. I’m Rick Otis, a licensed life insurance agent specializing in […]

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Do You Need a Certified Life Insurance Producer? What to Know

Do You Need a Certified Life Insurance Producer? What to Know Choosing life insurance can feel like picking the perfect craft beer at a Grand Rapids brewery—too many options, and one wrong choice leaves a bad taste. Whether you’re a new parent in Kalamazoo, a homeowner in Birmingham, or a retiree in Escanaba, the maze

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Why You Need a Local Health Insurance Advisor in Michigan

Why You Need a Local Health Insurance Advisor in Michigan Sorting through health insurance options in Michigan can feel like picking the perfect fudge at a Mackinaw City shop—overwhelming with so many flavors to choose from. Whether you’re a family in Portage, a self-employed entrepreneur in Traverse City, or a retiree in Marquette, the maze

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Infinite Banking Strategy (IBC) in Michigan: Explained Simply

Infinite Banking Strategy (IBC) in Michigan: Explained Simply Imagine running your own financial brewery, crafting wealth like a Michigan stout—smooth, steady, and yours to control. That’s the infinite banking strategy in Michigan, a way to steer your own financial ship using a whole life insurance policy. I’m Rick Otis, a licensed life insurance agent and

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Term vs. Whole Life Insurance in Michigan: Which Should You Choose?

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance in Michigan: Which Should You Choose? Deciding on life insurance in Michigan can feel like picking the perfect pasty in the UP—simple in theory, but the options can overwhelm. Whether you’re raising kids in Holland, buying a home in East Lansing, or planning a legacy in Birmingham, you need coverage

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What’s the Difference Between ACA Market Plans and Private Health Insurance?

What’s the Difference Between ACA Market Plans and Private Health Insurance? Choosing health insurance in Michigan can feel like picking the perfect cherry at a Traverse City festival—exciting but tricky. Whether you’re a family in Grand Rapids, a self-employed entrepreneur in Ann Arbor, or a young adult in Lansing, understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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What Is Advanced Market Life Insurance and Who Needs It?

What Is Advanced Market Life Insurance and Who Needs It? If you’re a high-net-worth individual, business owner, or executive in Michigan, you’ve likely spent years building wealth—whether it’s a thriving company in Grand Rapids, a real estate portfolio in Ann Arbor, or a legacy for your family in Bloomfield Hills. But protecting that wealth and

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Life Insurance for Families in Michigan: What You Need to Know

Life Insurance for Families in Michigan: What You Need to Know Raising a family in Michigan—whether you’re chasing kids through a Grand Rapids park or juggling work in Ann Arbor—comes with big dreams and bigger responsibilities. As a licensed life insurance agent and SFG Life Producer based right here in Michigan, I’ve seen how life

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What Does a Health Insurance Professional in Michigan Actually Do?

What Does a licensed health insurance professional in Michigan Actually Do? Imagine you’re at a cozy Ann Arbor café, sipping a latte, and stressing about picking the right health insurance plan. The options—ACA, private, Medicare—feel like a maze, and terms like “deductible” might as well be Martian. That’s where I come in. I’m Rick Otis,

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