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Here is a great insider secret!

One of my favorite parts of my job is I get to see what everybody else does for a living. It never ceases to amaze me how many different jobs there are, but I had someone come in my office the other day that blew me away. This guy was an information broker.

You know those "preferred customer cards" that a lot of the drug stores and grocery stores have? An interesting thing happens with them. They collect all the information regarding your purchases...like what foods, alcohol, and medications you bought, and then they take all this information and sell it!

And guess who is able to buy this information about you? Anybody! For instance, marketing people and insurance companies, I think you get the picture.

And remember, when you filled out your preferred customer card, you gave your name, address, and phone number. Do you really want your insurance company and who knows who else to have information regarding what products and medications you bought last week or all of last year? I sure don't!

So next time I am asked to get a preferred customer card, I will only do it if it doesn't require my correct name and info. I'm not a conspiracy theorist kind of person, but when I got this insider info, it really made me think.

Speaking of thinking, would you please do me a favor? If you can think of anybody that is buying a new home, or refinancing their current home, would you please share my information with them? They'll thank you for it and so will I!

As always, I am happy to help you and your friends and family, with no hidden agenda like the issuers of those Preferred Customer Cards. Thanks for letting me help!

Phil