My last post, "Nailing Financial Predators,"  may have left some feeling like an easy mark.  But what if we could take our six natural human responses to persuasion and make them work in our favor?  Well, we can.  Here are some ideas on how to proactively take charge and shoot that inner, sitting duck: 1. Authority - If we respond to the perception that someone has expertise or power over us, it's best to make sure that that reverence is actually warranted before heeding their advice.  Read on...