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Insurance Insights From Mark Squire

Original perspective from more than twenty years in insurance, along with practical articles covering the questions families and business owners actually ask.

Mark Squire, owner of The Squire Group

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Original Articles From Mark

These permanent articles are written around the questions Mark hears in real client and employer conversations. Each page includes an author, publication date, sources when appropriate, and structured article data.

Whole Life Insurance

Why Whole Life Cash Value Can Look Completely Different

Two similar premiums can produce very different early cash values. The design explains why.

By Mark Squire · August 18, 2026

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Debt Strategy

What Most Debt Payoff Plans Miss About Life After Zero

Eliminating balances matters. What remains after the work is finished matters too.

By Mark Squire · August 18, 2026

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Employer Benefits

Five Questions Employers Should Ask About Payroll Savings Programs

A responsible review should explain the tax treatment, paycheck impact, costs, administration, and risks.

By Mark Squire · August 18, 2026

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Buying Coverage

What More Than Twenty Years In Life Insurance Taught Me

The best policy solves the right problem, fits the budget, and can be clearly understood.

By Mark Squire · August 18, 2026

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Useful Local Information

Shreveport And Bossier Guides

These pages contain local contacts, preparation checklists, verification resources, and specific questions. They are not duplicate pages with different city names.

Families

Shreveport Life Insurance Guide

What to gather, what to compare, how to verify a Louisiana agent, and what to ask before signing.

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Business Owners

Shreveport Employer Benefits Review Guide

The people, payroll facts, documents, compliance questions, and warning signs employers should bring into a review.

Open The Employer Guide

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