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Do you have a life insurance policy you’re concerned may not last, lacks guarantees, or may lapse, and you’re wondering how you could trade it in for a better model? The good news is that you have options, and you’re not stuck forever! Enter: the 1035 exchange. But, a strong word of caution: you need to understand what this entails and when it might hurt instead of help you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzmzl8TkMDM In this episode, Bruce and I discuss when you should use a 1035 exchange with life insurance. If you want to know the pros and cons of a 1035 Exchange--tune in below! In this episode, you’ll learn: What a 1035 exchange is and how it works.The reasons why (or why not) to do a 1035 exchange.Challenges you may face during the process.And more! Table of contentsWhere Whole Life Insurance Fits Into the Bigger PictureUnderstanding the 1035 ExchangeReasons for ExchangingReasons Against ExchangingWhat You Really Should KnowThe 1035 Exchange ProcessIs a 1035 Exchange Right for You? Where Whole Life Insurance Fits Into the Bigger Picture A 1035 Exchange could be what allows you to ensure your life insurance is there for your entire life, however, Privatized Banking with whole life insurance is just one part of the bigger journey. That’s why we’ve developed the 3-step Cash Flow System. It’s your roadmap to go from just surviving, to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first stage is the foundation. You first keep more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient and profitable. Then, you protect your money with insurance and legal protection and Privatized Banking. Finally, you put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. Understanding the 1035 Exchange A 1035 Exchange is available through a provision in the IRS tax code, which allows you to transfer specific assets into assets of a like-kind without having to pay tax. Today, we’re talking specifically about the transfer of life insurance policies and why you would want to do a 1035 exchange in the first place. Most often, a 1035 exchange is on the table when you have a policy that no longer seems like an ideal fit for you. If your insurance policy was not designed with you in mind or lacks guarantees, you are likely a candidate for a 1035. Regardless, if a policy isn’t working for you, know that you’re not stuck—you have options. That said, it’s not always ideal to exchange a policy. It’s important to be informed about what a 1035 can and cannot do so that you’re not taken advantage of down the road. Reasons for Exchanging In some cases, it’s possible that you have a less-than-ideal policy design, and it feels like you’re continuing to pour in money with few guarantees. We see this often with universal life insurance. The problem is in the language of how some advisors pitch these products—flexible premiums aren't all that flexible. In the later years of an in-force IUL, the cost of maintaining your policy can increase because premiums are non-guaranteed. So even though you can make flexible premium payments, you could be under-funding it and lose your policy. To get a better idea of how your policy is performing, we recommend requesting an in-force illustration of your life insurance policy from your company. This will show you how your policy has performed and the projections for future performance. You will also see which guarantees you have, and which ones you do not. Use this information to assess whether or not your policy is doing what you want it to do. Ultimately, we see people exchanging policies that just aren’t living up to their expectations. If you don’t currently have a life insurance policy, take some time to think about what you want to accomplish—leaving a legacy, protecting your family, leveraging your cash value, or more? And if you do have a policy, check-in and make sure it’s accomplishing what you want. Reasons Against Exchanging Though the tax benefits of a 1035 exchange are important, we recommend erring on the side of caution when it comes to exchanging a policy. This often boils down to cost. When you first open a new life insurance policy, you’re paying for the cost of insurance upfront—this is why your cash value takes a few years to “break even.” After a certain point, your cash value breaks even and surpasses the amount you have paid in premium. When you do an exchange, you start over with a new life insurance policy. Which means paying the costs up-front. And if you’re not yet at the break-even point on your first policy, you could be giving up alot of capital that you'll never recover on that policy. Another instance where the 1035 exchange may not be helpful? When the cost of insurance in your new policy is greater. You’ll have guarantees but at a much steeper cost. In which case other solutions might have better results. Regardless, know that you have options when a policy isn’t right for you. You’re not stuck. What You Really Should

This week, we welcome John Moriarty back to the Money Advantage Podcast. In Part 1, we talked about building a family bank on a conceptual level. Now, we pull in real facts and figures to show you how private family banking looks in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghvEU4tXzw8 If you have considered implementing family banking and didn't know where to start or what it looked like, this is your chance to pull back the curtain. And this is not speculation. John is showing us how he personally implements the Infinite Banking Concept to be the banker and build his family bank. Now is your opportunity to see behind the scenes! You’ll see a high level of funding, cash value, how he is using policy loans, the internal growth of each whole life policy, the death benefit, and how he's getting a front-row seat to opportunities. Why? It's all because of this family banking system and tool for storing cash reserves. Table of contentsIn This Episode, you'll learn:Where Private Family Banking Fits into Your Cash Flow SystemThe "Mystery” of the Family BankThe Basics of a Family Banking SystemEnjoying Your MoneyPrivate Family Banking with Whole Life InsuranceWhy Would You Want to Borrow Your Own Money?The Long GameStart Your Family BankGet the Moriarty 11-Year Case StudyBook A Strategy Call In This Episode, you'll learn: What it takes to become your own banker and start a family bank How to build a family bank with whole life insurance policies over time What you can and cannot do with a whole life insurance policy Why you should not fear interest charges How to structure your repayment strategy Where Private Family Banking Fits into Your Cash Flow System Family Banking is just one step in the greater Cash Flow System. It fits into Stage 2, a part of keeping and protecting your money. We said before that Privatized Banking is like the peanut butter to your cash flow sandwich. It’s wedged between Stage 1 – keeping more of the money you already make – and Stage 3 – increasing your cash flow from investments. And it helps you do everything else better. Infinite Banking increases your financial efficiency, enables you to keep more of what you already make, amplifies your cash-flowing asset strategy, and accelerates your time and money freedom. The Infinite Banking Concept is the how of keeping and protecting your money. And a whole life insurance policy is the what. The "Mystery” of the Family Bank The idea of Infinite Banking, and thus family banks, is often shrouded in mystery. Mainstream financial advice makes it seem more difficult and unattainable than it is. Yet we know that what it boils down to is sound money principles--how you take control of the banking function yourself. If you consider yourself to be a disciplined person, you can implement and benefit from family banking strategies. The Basics of a Family Banking System While saving is the first component of private family banking, Infinite Banking can be considered a system for cash flow management. A whole life insurance policy offers a way to take your savings and optimize it from a cash flow standpoint. While this concept is not new, whole life insurance policies became more publicized when Nelson Nash wrote Becoming Your Own Banker. The benefit is that you can customize whole life insurance to perform in ways suited to your goals. Then, you can leverage the cash value of your life insurance to take out loans against your policy, instead of going to the bank. And all the while, your policy cash value continues to grow, uninterrupted. With the right strategies, you can finance virtually anything you can imagine. Can you say the same for banking institutions? Your personal and business economies can both benefit from your ability to leverage your assets. Enjoying Your Money In a well-structured strategy, not all of your “moves” have to be related to wealth accumulation or investments. John himself tells us, and those he works with, that his strategies allow him to do the things that he wants to do as well. In many instances, the way that he utilizes his cash value helps him to participate in activities that he enjoys, too—like take family vacations or go on golf trips. Because your private family banking System makes your money more efficient, it excels as a fund for both emergencies and opportunities. A well-executed strategy gives you limitless possibilities. The optimization of your dollars provides one of the most rewarding benefits—the ability to finance things that bring you joy, too. Private Family Banking with Whole Life Insurance Since 2009, $1.9 million has been saved into the Moriarty family bank. His family has borrowed roughly $2 million from the family bank. And overall, they have repaid only $1 million to the family bank. Rather than a linear system--put in, take out, replenish--he has established a process. John repays some life insurance loans more quickly because they do not add to his net worth—like va

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFbebed_F78 Want to know what happens to your real estate portfolio after you’re gone? In this episode, we’re talking with Ron Phillips—CEO of RP Capital, a real estate brokerage—about his client who passed away. It turns out, his family didn’t even know what assets he had, or what to do with them, and it almost cost them a fortune in taxes. Tune in to hear what hoops they had to jump through, and how to avoid the same wealth transfer risks, so you and your family can be much better prepared. Table of contentsIn this episode with Ron Phillips, you’ll learn:Where Legacy Fits In The Bigger PictureLegacy & Wealth Transfer Risks, Conversation Highlights from Ron PhillipsHow Mindset Affects Your Real Estate DealsRon’s Real Estate BusinessPlaying to WinRon's ClientsWealth Transfer RisksWills and ProbateWhat is a Legacy?Who is Ron Philips?Links and MentionsWant to Talk About Family Banking with Whole Life Insurance?Thanks for Tuning In! In this episode with Ron Phillips, you’ll learn: The importance of managing your mindset in lifeThe costs of not preparing and communicating your legacy wellHow to ensure your assets do the most good for your family even after you’re goneWhy it’s crucial that your heirs know what you haveThe wealth transfer risks of putting off your estate planningHow to make leaders in business and in your family Where Legacy Fits In The Bigger Picture Creating a legacy is the capstone of a life well-lived. It’s the end goal of a life and business you love, and the greatest mission of our lives. But we need an entire financial system to support our ability to do the most good. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with privatized banking, insurance, and legal protection. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. Legacy & Wealth Transfer Risks, Conversation Highlights from Ron Phillips How Mindset Affects Your Real Estate Deals Once you figure out how to help others, you’ll begin to reap benefits in your own life. You’ve likely heard, “If you help enough people get what they want, you’ll get what you want.” In practice, you often get 10x that! (7:40) When Ron’s deal was rejected, he felt destroyed. Yet he woke up the next day, he reflected on what he had learned and studied. He knew as long as he could solve the problem at hand, he could make a worthwhile deal. Then, he ended up launching his career, which has only continued in its success. (10:05) Real estate, life business, relationships—everything throws wrenches into your world. Nothing goes the way it’s supposed to, all the time. You have two choices in how you proceed. You can think that the world is against you, and that you can’t win, or you can figure out a way through it. Ron’s Real Estate Business (12:38) Until 2005, Ron was in the business of rehabbing houses, until HUD changed the guidelines. So he “went out of business” virtually overnight. He essentially became a landlord, though it was not his goal. So Ron adapted. What he discovered was, many people don’t want to be landlords (much like himself). Though they do have an interest in real estate. Ron had the teams and the know-how, and now he helps other people find success when they lack the right resources. This started before turnkey operators were really a thing. However Ron resists the urge to describe his business as a turnkey operation. (20:20) … people think when something is turnkey that they don’t have to do anything. It’s not that the property isn’t ready to go, or that the property doesn’t have a tenant in it. All of that is true. But turnkey just gives this feeling of, “I don’t have to check my bank account because this thing is going to just magically happen.” And that’s just not how real estate works. It’s not how anything works. Playing to Win (23:30) If you want to play the money game to win, you must move your assets according to what the markets are telling you. Enjoy your market in its prime, and then move when the winds change. You increase your income, cash out, and do it again. If you wait around in one market, watching it go up and down like so many do, you stunt your growth. Your exponential power lies in the ability to watch multiple markets and shift your assets for growth. The power behind this strategy is that if you have capital and you’re looking to have an additional source of income, you can do it while you work. (24:45) And once somebody gets to this point, there are all these really cool layers you can add. If you c

We frequently discuss high cash value life insurance here at the Money Advantage, yet with the financial uncertainties of COVID-19, how safe are life insurance companies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9TZZf6hYjY How strong is the life insurance industry really? What impacts do today's low-interest rates, economic turmoil, and the pandemic have on my long-term growth rates and the policy guarantees? How do they affect the life insurance industry as a whole? Do insurance companies have enough reserves to weather low returns and higher costs? Are they able to maintain their guarantees? Are they still a safe place to put money? If you want to see how low interest, low bond yields, and higher mortality can impact you as a policy owner, know if you can trust whole life guarantees for cash value and death benefit, and find out how strong this nearly indestructible industry is during unprecedented times, so you can know what to do, tune in now! In this episode on the safety of life insurance companies, you'll learn: How interest rates and bonds affect the life insurance industryWhy the US is better off right now than you'd thinkA brief history of the life insurance industryThe "checks and balances" of mutual insurance companiesAnd why COVID isn't impacting the industry as much as you'd expect Right now, many financial products and systems are in flux. That uncertainty may not instill confidence in your financial future. COVID-19 has certainly impacted the financial sphere, so let's unpack what that means for life insurance. The life insurance industry has long been a pillar of certainty and financial stability, and fortunately, we have high hopes that this will continue to be the case. Historically, these companies have outlasted even the toughest of financial straits. Table of contentsThe Safety of Life Insurance Companies is a Part of the Bigger Picture of Creating WealthHow Safe Are Life Insurance Companies Facing Internal Challenges?The History of the Life Insurance IndustryLow Interest RatesBond Yields Follow Interest RatesMutual Companies Are Positioned for the Long-GameMortality Isn't a Current ConcernSo How Safe Are Life Insurance Companies? Resources to Evaluate the Financial Safety of Life Insurance CompaniesReady to Start Your Life Insurance? The Safety of Life Insurance Companies is a Part of the Bigger Picture of Creating Wealth While the safety of the industry is a critical piece of protecting and preserving your wealth, it’s just one small piece of the bigger journey to creating time and money freedom. That’s why we’ve developed the 3-step Cash Flow System. It’s your roadmap to go from just surviving, to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first stage is the foundation. You first keep more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient and profitable. Then, you protect your money with insurance and legal protection and Privatized Banking. Finally, you put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. How Safe Are Life Insurance Companies Facing Internal Challenges? Many of the current concerns around whole life insurance relate to the low interest, low bond yields, and low internal growth we're seeing right now. We don't blame people for translating this slow-down as a warning sign. In addition, there's a possibility of higher claims in a pandemic—and will the companies have enough capital to weather that storm? If you're considering the impact of these factors on your life insurance policies, you're on the right track. It's important to stay ahead of the curve for your financial well-being. So, let's look into some of these concerns and find the truth in these statements. The History of the Life Insurance Industry Fortunately for policyholders, the life insurance industry has a long history of navigating tumultuous financial times. Historically, insurance companies have paid dividends each year for more than 100 years, despite dividends not being guaranteed. That means companies paid dividends in the 2008 crash, during multiple wars, and even the Great Depression. Due to the actuarial nature of life insurance and their long history of data collection, mutual insurance companies have been very accurate in their assumptions. Even when they haven't paid exactly at their projected rates, the industry as a whole has year-in and year-out consecutively paid dividends. Therefore, these companies have a significantly long history of being profitable while paying claims through the worst of times. So, let's look at what we're dealing with and see how it measures up to the life insurance industry's historical precedent. Low Interest Rates While interest rates are low, it's not an immediate cause for fear. There's a reason for low rates, and it all starts with banks. If you look at the federal funds rate, what you're seeing is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KcOV9DhFkE Considering estate planning, but not sure how to make it work best for your family? Wondering how to balance your unique age, stage, personalities, and goals? Does estate planning feel constrictive, or your ambitions seem bigger than what you can accommodate with a finite plan? Do you wonder how you could possibly know what’s best 30 years from now when you’re not sure who your children will become? Today, we want to help you wrestle the giant octopus of long-range planning. Bruce and I are talking with my estate planning attorney, Stephen Haynes, about solving special considerations with your estate plan. And this will be a special treat! We're not just going to talk theory about estate planning. We're inviting you in and showing a sneak peek into how we created an estate plan for our family. So if you want to recognize the pros and cons of various estate transfer strategies, achieve the best balance of asset protection, creditor protection, control, and ownership, and find out how to design your estate plan to solve your needs best so you can strengthen your family with how you pass on wealth, instead of causing future challenges, tune in now! In This Conversation about Custom-Designed Estate Planning with Stephen Haynes Deciding how to transfer trust assets to children in a way that provides for their needs and helps them become empowered and not entitled. Solving the tension of gifting assets outright vs. in trust, and why you may consider one over the other. How to achieve the balance of asset protection and creditor protection with control and ownership, and reduce the risk of estate taxes. The role of the trustee, the goal of the trust to be a relationship, how to select a trustee, and how to set up your children to have a good relationship with the trustee. Hear how we're solving the potential problem of children seeing that a trustee is trying to keep them from their money. Finding the middle ground between leaving direct guidance to the trustee with rigid wishes vs. leaving discretion to the trustee. How to direct your money to be used the way you want, while also providing for the freedom and flourishing of each individual in generations beyond you. How you can use life insurance to create perpetual, generational wealth. Where Estate Planning Fits into Your Cashflow Creation System Encircling your family and assets with a bulletproof estate plan will maximize your peace of mind. But it’s just one small step of a greater journey. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with savings, privatized banking and legal protection. This is where estate planning fits in. You’ll know that no matter what happens to you, your wishes will be carried out, your assets will remain intact, and your wisdom will empower generations after you. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. Take Action to Begin Your Family Legacy Today Take the next steps today. As Bruce says, "Make small steps, but quality steps." You don't have to leap the whole chasm all at once. Today's small step may look like taking a minute to write down what's important to you. This may become the start of your personal values or vision statement. Or, if you are ready for a conversation about your estate planning or life insurance, your next step could be scheduling a conversation. Find Out More About Stephen Haynes Discover more about Stephen Haynes, Davis Law Group, or contact him directly at [email protected]. Book a Strategy Call We offer two powerful ways to help you create lasting impact: Financial Strategy Call – Discover how Privatized Banking, alternative investments, tax-mitigation, and cash flow strategies can accelerate your time and money freedom while improving your life today. Let us show you how to align your financial resources for maximum growth and efficiency. Book a Strategy Call with our team today. Legacy Strategy Call – If you want to uncover your family values, mission, and vision, and create a legacy that’s about more than just money, we can guide you through the process of financial stewardship and family leadership. Save time coordinating your family’s finances while building a legacy that lasts for generations. Book a Legacy Strategy Call to learn more about how we can help. We specialize in working with wealth creators and their families to unlock their potential and build a meaningful, multigenerational legacy. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much f

Today, we’re talking with Andrew Weinhaus about why you need an estate plan. He's an attorney who has worked in estate planning for 30 years. That means he knows it like the back of his hand. So, you get the tremendous value of hearing about estate planning in a way that's relatable, plain and simple! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvoTfp63rT4 Do you wonder what happens to all of your stuff when you die? Have you heard of estate planning, but are not really sure what it is and whether it’s for you? No need to share your answers, but ... pssst ... this episode is for you! Here’s a sneak peek into estate planning from a distance. It's like browsing, but without the annoying sales clerk asking if you’ve found everything you didn’t even know what you were looking for in the first place. You can dip your toe in to find out if it’s really as scary and overwhelming as you thought. I promise, you’ll feel less out of place and more at home in the estate planning conversation. So, whenever and however you decide to move ahead, you'll feel better about those uncomfortable conversations. If you are concerned about what happens to your legacy, you’re certainly not alone. What’s more, you don’t need a million-dollar estate to start thinking about it. This episode explores why planning ahead is incredibly important for every family in America - not just the wealthy and how to approach the process with extreme confidence. This conversation will help you make sense of the basics. That means you’ll know the why and the end goal. Those two things will automatically vacuum out the ambiguity in the process. So if you want to understand what an estate plan is and does, see how it's relevant to your life to do the long-term planning, and differentiate whether this is an important thing to take action on so you can feel the benefit of planning before you embark on the journey, tune in now! In this episode on estate planning, you’ll find out: The two main reasons you need an estate plan: if you can't make decisions, and if you die. The four reasons you want to avoid probate: cost, time-intensity, publicity, and creditor rights. Why you might want to pay for your parents' estate planning. The basic components of an estate plan and what they do: a medical directive, a power of attorney, a revocable living trust, and a pour-over will. The cost of an estate plan is often much less than the cost of probate. The difference is whether you pay a fixed, known cost now, with an attorney who is a trusted advisor, or a potentially much higher cost later with an attorney you can't choose. Concerns with real estate, businesses, and investments without an estate plan. How life insurance is the perfect equalizer to allow you to transfer family assets without having to liquidate. Why titling your assets correctly is one of the most critical steps of estate planning that most people miss. Why estate planning spells out exactly what you want to happen. How to plan for the care and financial needs of minor children. Why your estate plan can never be perfect and how to get it done anyway. Why Don’t More People Talk About Estate Planning? Estate planning may sound slightly intimidating, with many people assuming it’s something only the wealthy need or that it involves complicated legal jargon and expensive lawyers. The reality is different, however: estate planning is about protecting your family, your choices, and your peace of mind, not just your money. Another reason people put it off is the fear of cost or discomfort around discussing the uncomfortable subject of death. While it’s easy to push the topic aside when it feels far away, without a plan, the people you care about are left to sort things out on their own. The problem is that in every sense of the word, that can be far more costly. In short, estate planning is simply an act of care and well-deserved diligence. It ensures that what you have built, whether big or small, goes where you want it to go, without unnecessary stress or confusion for your loved ones. Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan Regardless of your role in life - be it a parent, a business owner, or just someone who cares about what happens to your assets - you really need an estate plan. Having one is less about how much you have, but how well it’s protected. The simple truth is that life throws the occasional curveballs, including (but not limited to) incapacity, unexpected death, and family emergencies. An estate plan provides written instructions so that someone you trust can step in when needed, without causing chaos or confusion. It also shields your family from the four major threats: long, expensive probate proceedings, unnecessary legal fees, months (or years) of delays, and even creditor claims against your estate. A solid plan means more of what you’ve built actually reaches your family quickly, privately, and with far less stress. Core Components of an Estate Plan When most peo

Do you want extraordinary relationships with your kids? Are you longing to build a family that’s strong and enduring, living life on purpose? Building family wealth is so much more than being a family with a lot of money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb-QZAHc-uA So, if you aspire to do the most for your family, start with the building blocks. Family wealth is strong family relationships that start with flourishing individuals, combined with practicing the fundamentals of wealth creation. To get that, you have to know personally how you best provide value and contribute to others, and then instill that awareness and way of life into your kids. Those might seem like tall orders, but it is possible, and we'll show you how. Here to discuss the principles that drive family wealth is a family who is right in the middle of doing this - extraordinarily. In this episode, we’re talking with Jon and Missy Butcher, creators of LifeBook, who are living out their ideal life, by design – and we’re discussing how to build exceptional family wealth. So if you want to create the most positive and fulfilling family relationships, develop family strength that lasts for generations, and build family wealth that's more than money so you can carve out your family legacy, tune in now! In This Episode on Building Family Wealth, You'll Discover: Why core family values are so important for your home, and the four questions you need to ask yourself to discover them. The fundamental truth of all wealth creation. The difference between wealth and money. The three core values of this exceptional family. How to help your kids make money. How to transform your own life, so you can transform your family relationships ... and grow family wealth. Why consciousness is a process of self-discovery and self-creation. Where Building Family Wealth Fits In The Bigger Picture Building family wealth and creating a legacy is the capstone of a life well-lived. It’s the end goal of a life and business you love, and the greatest mission of our lives. But we need an entire financial system to support our ability to do the most good. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with privatized banking, insurance, and legal protection. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. Who Are Jon and Missy Butcher? Jon and Missy Butcher created a life most people might call impossible. They have founded 19 impact-driven companies and philanthropic organizations together. They are financially free, enjoy a whirlwind romance, even after decades of marriage, and live in multiple countries a year, including the dream home they are building on a remote Hawaiian island. And they’re grandparents in their fifties - who look and feel a decade or two younger. Every single aspect of Jon and Missy’s life appears to defy society’s expectations: not because they’re smarter, more gifted, or luckier than anyone else - but because they designed it that way. Learn more about Jon and Missy's backstory of personal transformation here: LifeBook: Creating An Extraordinary Life. When Jon and Missy’s life transformed dramatically, their friends and family started asking them for their secret. And so Lifebook was born: first as a series of private retreats, and ultimately as a methodology that anyone can now harness to envision, plan, and achieve their greatest lives. Today, Jon and Missy’s mission is to spread Lifebook to at least one million people worldwide. And to keep reaching for the highest possible quality of life, while empowering others to do the same. Learn More About Lifebook Find out more about the 6-week Lifebook online self-study course today! When you do, you'll find out exactly how to design your ideal life in every category. ... And, it's free, with accountability. Book A Strategy Call Are you ready to take control of your finances and legacy? We offer two powerful ways to help you create lasting impact: Legacy Strategy Call – If you want to uncover your family values, mission, and vision, and create a legacy that’s about more than just money, we can guide you through the process of financial stewardship and family leadership. Save time coordinating your family’s finances while building a legacy that lasts for generations. Book a Legacy Strategy Call to learn more about how we can help. Financial Strategy Call – Discover how Privatized Banking, alternative investments, tax-mitigation, and cash flow strategies can accelerate your time and money freedom while

Not all whole life policies are designed equally. Some that show up better on an illustration actually have a higher risk. Rodney Mogen came back on the show to continue the conversation about life insurance agent commission and whole life policy splits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4lq1Ltep2s We address the “Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt” in the IBC world around policy splits. We answer questions about illustrations, changing dividends, agent commissions, effects on the death benefit, and policy tax status. Check out the first conversation here: 10/90 Premium Split & Blended PUA Rider Risks, with Rodney Mogen Life Insurance Agent Commission Why are we talking about life insurance agent commission? Because some people think that agents design policies based on how they are compensated. There are agents telling people that a 10/90 premium is the only one right way to design policies. According to them, anything else is just trying to earn a higher commission. We design policies based on the client's unique situation, versus using a cookie-cutter approach and designing all polices the same. It's important to have an abundance mindset when looking for the best life insurance companies to work with. We believe compensation is a good thing and should be based on the amount of value you receive. If someone bases their entire agency on the 10/90 split, then they are running their business based on volume. This approach is very similar to Walmart. There is absolutely nothing wrong with serving as many people as possible. The question is, how much value and time do you think you will get from that advisor? Your agent's commission should be the last thing in the agent's mind and your mind when putting individualized strategies and recommendations in place. Get Started with Privatized Banking There is not a one-size-fits all policy design for everyone. If you would like to find out exactly what policy will best help you accomplish your goals, book a call with our advisor team We'll get to know you, learn your objectives, and consider your complete financial picture before recommending strategies for your unique situation. Success leaves clues. Model the successful few, not the crowd, and build a life and business you love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB_2RGtp_ts Will the work you do create a foundation for your kids and grandkids to prosper? Then how do you create long-term complete family wealth that does the most good for as long as possible? How do you make sure the money you make, the business you build, and the real estate and investments you acquire do more than just benefit you during your lifetime? How do you create rich kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids? To answer these questions, we're discussing creating generational family wealth, with Keith Whitaker. Through Wise Counsel Research, he helps families grow into multi-generational enterprises, thriving together, preserving and growing family wealth. Where Complete Family Wealth Fits In The Bigger PictureComplete Family Wealth Conversation Highlights from Keith WhitakerAvoiding the Pitfalls of Leaving an InheritanceThe Role of ExcellenceThe Role of CommunicationTrustsHow to Communicate The Meaning of Your LegacyFirst Generation MindsetThe Rising GenerationWho Is Keith Whitaker?Complete Family Wealth Links and MentionsBook A Strategy Call In this episode with Keith Whitaker, you'll discover: Why wealth is more than money and how to grow all five types of capital. How to develop character so that generations after you will be wealth builders. The three keys of prosperous families who pass on multi-generational legacies of more than money. Easy, doable ways to write down and communicate the purpose of your trust. Why it's essential to have a first-generation mindset. The crucial role of the rising generation to prevent the crumbling and disintegration of family wealth. How to develop your children's character - the habit of choosing wisely. Why individual flourishing is the crux of complete family wealth. So if you want to create strong and successful families, raise children to be stewards, and know that your money will do the greatest good long after you're gone so you can empower future generations with wealth and wisdom, tune in now! Where Complete Family Wealth Fits In The Bigger Picture Building family wealth and creating a legacy is the capstone of a life well-lived. It’s the end goal of a life and business you love, and the greatest mission of our lives. But we need an entire financial system to support our ability to do the most good. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with privatized banking, insurance, and legal protection. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. Complete Family Wealth Conversation Highlights from Keith Whitaker Avoiding the Pitfalls of Leaving an Inheritance [3:57] When we talk with family members and family leaders, we ask them what's really on your mind? What's keeping you up at night? You eventually get to the concern, what's this money going to do to my grandchildren and generations after that? Is it going to ruin them? And that's exactly the concern that we try to address. The Role of Excellence [5:41] Socrates said, "Wealth doesn't make a person or a city great and powerful and virtuous and excellent. It's excellence or virtue that makes an individual or a city wealthy." [5:53] In other words, no matter how big your bank account, if you don't have excellence of mind and character, then, in fact, you're going to be poor. [11:11] Families succeed in passing on complete family wealth, not just money, but also excellence, really do communicate. They communicate about their financial plans, estate plans, and their giving. The Role of Communication [11:36] If you're making gifts to your children or grandchildren without communicating about them, behind the scenes or with very little discussion, you're not really making a gift, you're making what we call a transfer. Even worse, these gifts are going to become meteors that blast into people's lives, without any preparation. That can be extremely destructive to young adults or even to older adults. So, people who do this well lay a foundation by developing character and financial literacy in their children. [12:16] Look at the gift from the eyes of the recipient and ask, is this person ready to receive well? Is this person prepared to integrate the gift into his or her life? And if not, what can I do to help them develop that capacity? [12:51] Silence is counterproductive. It's a big opportunity cost that parents incur by not talking. It can build up the anger, resentment, and confusion in child

Did you know there’s a secret hiding in plain sight that average rates of return will never tell you? In this episode, we’ll discuss the Sequence of Returns and the risk they pose to your future income. Then, we’ll show you exactly how to minimize the risk. We’ll also look at how to mitigate sequence of returns risk in a simple, practical way so you aren’t relying on luck or timing to secure long-term income. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq72TYq1zK4 So if you want to get predictable income from an unpredictable investment portfolio, NOT run out of money, and see exactly why you should supplement your investments with non-correlated assets … all so you can plan ahead and not be stressed with figuring out retirement income when it’s too late, tune in now! To understand the giant risk posed by the sequence of returns, let's lay a quick foundation. Table of contentsWhere Does Investing Fit in the Cash Flow System?The Lie in Average Rates of ReturnThe Order of Returns MattersTaking Income After Losses Is A Giant MistakeWhy Sequence of Returns is a RiskMarket Volatility and TimingBehavioral FactorsNon-Correlated Assets to the Rescue!What Spending Strategy Could Eliminate Sequence of Return Risk?So Here's How to Minimize Sequence of Return RiskGet Whole Life Insurance TodayFAQsWhat is the sequence of returns, and why does it matter?Why is taking income during down years such a problem?What spending strategy could eliminate the sequence of returns risk?How do you know when to switch between different income sources?What’s the simplest way to understand how to mitigate the sequence of returns risk? Where Does Investing Fit in the Cash Flow System? Investing is just one step in the path to time and money freedom. That’s why we have created the 3-step Business Owner’s Cash Flow System. It’s your roadmap to take you from just surviving to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first step is keeping more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient, and profitable. Then, you’ll protect your money with insurance and legal protection, and Privatized Banking. Finally, you’ll put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. The Lie in Average Rates of Return Investment performance is often measured by the average rate of return. What is an average? It's simply all the returns over a period, divided by the number of years. But the average rate of return often doesn't even come close to mapping onto our actual experience. In fact, positive averages don't even mean you'll come out ahead on the money you put in. Why? In this article, I highlight the disparity between the average vs. real rate of return. Here's the main reason that averages don't even come close to telling the whole story: Negatives have a much greater impact on your account balance than corresponding positive returns. This is one of the key reasons the sequence of returns matters so much, because the timing of losses heavily influences your real experience—even when the averages look good. For instance, if you lose 20% on $100K, you would have $80K. To recover your loss, you wouldn't just need a 20% gain. That would only get you to $96K. It would take a 25% gain, a value greater than the percentage of loss, to bring your balance back to $100K. With that out of the way, there's another deception that lies in average returns. Negative 20%, plus a positive 25% lands you at a total return of 5%. Divide that by 2 years, and you get an average of 2.5% return per year. But your experience gave you a 0% actual return over those two years. So, saying you had a 2.5% average return gives a misleading impression that you're increasing your account balance with growth. But it gets worse. The Order of Returns Matters Not only do losses make a huge impact on account value, but so does their timing. That's because early losses shrink your portfolio and make it very difficult to recover. Late losses don't do as much damage. Instead, they skim a little off the top of a more substantial account. Taking Income After Losses Is A Giant Mistake If you're using your investment account for income after a year of losses, you further depress account values. Imagine you were taking 4% from your investment account per year as income. If your returns are -20%, your 4% withdrawal amplifies the negative to a 24% loss. In fact, you may need to increase your withdrawal percentage to get sufficient income, further worsening the outlook and handicapping your future performance. To see exactly how these risks affect you, let's compare the outcomes of two identical investment portfolios of $500K, with an annual withdrawal of $20,000 per year, increased by 2.5% for inflation. We’ll use the actual performance of the S&P 500 for the year 2000 through 2015. The only difference between the two portfolios is that we’ll reverse the sequence of the returns b

If you want to create a legacy of wealth, the starting point is a strong culture of family values. That's because having the greatest impact and doing the most for your children hinge on their character and self-leadership. And their character and self-leadership depend on yours - your example, your relationship, and your communication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAuWpCdeqrA So how do you model and teach the values necessary for your children to be successful? How do you build bonds that strengthen and unify your family over generations? Then, how can you fortify against the torrent of evils like regret, pain, and resentment that rip families apart? What can you do to prevent everything you've spent your life building from being crumbled away or used up? If you want to strengthen and anchor your family, you need a value system that stands through generations. Today, we're talking about the importance of family values, instilling those in kids, posting your family values at home on the wall, and spending more serious time on the topic as a family unit. Richard Wilson, CEO of the Family Office Club, is coming back to join us for this conversation. Because of his work with ultra-high net worth families, he sees what works and what breaks when it comes to family wealth. You'll see exactly why family values are pivotal to your long-term impact. You can find his first interview, The Family Office Model: Investing Like the Wealthy, here. In This Show About Family Values, You'll Discover: Why family values are more important than family wealth. Why family values are central to living well and creating the greatest impact and legacy. How writing down and posting your family values improves family culture. The surprising trick to remembering your values and brainwashing yourself so you can become the best version of you. How individual, marital, family, and business values are connected. The personal family values list of a leader in family wealth to get you thinking about your own values. In This Show About Family Values, You'll Discover:Where Family Values Fit In The Bigger PictureAbout Richard WilsonLinks and MentionsBook A Strategy Call Where Family Values Fit In The Bigger Picture Family values are a part of your family guidance system when building family wealth. Creating and leaving a legacy is the capstone of a life well-lived. It’s the end goal of a life and business you love, and the greatest mission of our lives. But we need an entire financial system to support our ability to do the most good. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with privatized banking, insurance, and legal protection. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. About Richard Wilson Richard is a third-generation Eagle Scout, husband and father of 3 living on the island of Key Biscayne, near Miami, Florida. He is the CEO & Founder of the Family Office Club, the #1 largest association of over 2,000 registered ultra-wealthy families and their family offices. Richard also represents 77 investors with an average net worth of $22M through his RIA Centimillionaire Advisors, LLC and the PrivateEquity.com investor portal – where he helps clients access top screened direct investments coming through his investor club. Richard has written three #1 bestseller family office books on Single Family Offices, How to Start a Family Office, and Centimillionaires ($100M+ net worth families). The Family Office Club has the most-watched YouTube Channel in the family office industry and most visited website. Richard has an undergraduate degree in business, an M.B.A., and has studied post-masters psychology through Harvard University’s ALM Division. Links and Mentions FamilyOffices.com PrivateEquity.com Book A Strategy Call Are you ready to take control of your finances and legacy? We offer two powerful ways to help you create lasting impact: Financial Strategy Call – Discover how Privatized Banking, alternative investments, tax-mitigation, and cash flow strategies can accelerate your time and money freedom while improving your life today. Let us show you how to align your financial resources for maximum growth and efficiency. Book a Strategy Call with our team today. Legacy Strategy Call – If you want to uncover your family values, mission, and vision, and create a legacy that’s about more than just money, we can guide you through the process of financial stewardship and family leadership. Save time coordinating your family’s financ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvUp3vuKYjA Do you want to leave a legacy with an estate plan that transfers wealth and empowers the next generation? Find someone who is helping others do it successfully. And that means tailoring a customized, bespoke plan specifically to your family. Today, we’re talking with highly recognized estate planning attorney, Andrew Howell, about the principles and wisdom he’s distilled from working with ultra-high net worth families and business owners. If you want to know how to entrust wealth to future generations, provide for unity within the family, and leave a legacy of wisdom and opportunity, so you can create an estate plan that transcends generations, tune in now! In This Episode About Estate Planning to Bridge Generations, You’ll Discover:Where Estate Planning Fits into Your Cashflow Creation SystemFamily Vision, Mission, and ValuesHow to Transcend GenerationsRole of Professionals in Building Legacy PlansAbout Andrew Howell Find Out More About Andrew HowellBook A Strategy Call In This Episode About Estate Planning to Bridge Generations, You’ll Discover: Why traditional estate planning fails at increasing family wealth and promoting character development. How the core of the Entrusted model of estate planning is about meaningful relationships. How to transfer wealth in a way that incentivizes work and stewardship instead of producing entitlement. The top 3 eroding effects on generational wealth. Why traditional estate planning that divides assets limits your family's ability to make an impact. Why leaving your money to charity creates a lost opportunity for your family. How to set up your family wealth as a bank to create opportunity, entrepreneurship, and accountability. Why the first priority in leaving a legacy is to know who you are as individuals and a family. Where Estate Planning Fits into Your Cashflow Creation System Encircling your family and assets with a bulletproof estate plan will maximize your peace of mind. But it’s just one small step of a greater journey. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access them as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, allowing you to save more and consequently invest more. Then, you’ll protect your money with savings, privatized banking, and legal protection. This is where estate planning fits in. You’ll know that no matter what happens to you, your wishes will be carried out, your assets will remain intact, and your wisdom will empower generations after you. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. Family Vision, Mission, and Values A successful estate plan isn’t just about legal frameworks - it’s also about meaning. According to Andrew Howell, families that thrive across generations often share more than just money. They also share a common vision, values, and a mission that unites them. While this might sound like typical corporate jargon, it’s actually a practical way to keep your family unified when managing and distributing wealth. When your estate plan reflects your family’s shared beliefs and long-term goals, it becomes so much more than simple paperwork: you might describe it as a blueprint for continuity and stewardship. Whether it’s entrepreneurship, education, or service, documenting your family’s purpose can help future generations make informed decisions about their own lives. In essence, that’s what makes a plan enduring, not just wealth transfer, but clarity of identity. How to Transcend Generations If your goal is to build something that outlives you, then your estate plan needs to do more than just pass down assets. It must create a system for longevity. That’s how you transcend generations, by equipping your heirs with not only resources but also the tools to manage, protect, and expand them. Andrew Howell’s approach encourages families to think of their wealth like a business or bank, one that future members contribute to, borrow from, and are accountable within. This framework encourages responsibility and purpose, rather than mere entitlement. More than legal documents, this kind of planning builds culture. And when your strategy includes financial literacy, leadership development, and stewardship training, it does more than transfer money; it rewires how your family relates to wealth. Role of Professionals in Building Legacy Plans Creating an estate plan that lasts beyond your lifetime isn’t a solo effort. It’s a team sport, of sorts. While your attorney plays a key role in drafting and structuring the plan, there’s often more at stake, especially when your family’s business, charitable giving, or tax strategy is involved. Andrew Howell emphasizes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO7Y3RkLaFI Want to get the most income later in life? Your success depends not on one product, but the coordination of financial tools and your entire personal financial system. Whether your focus is on acquiring cash-flowing assets or you have a more typical investment portfolio, whole life insurance and annuities can play a critical role. That's why we’re talking with Dr. Wade Pfau, a widely-recognized expert on income strategies with whole life insurance. So if you want to get the most income during retirement, have the greatest chance of not running out of money, leave the greatest legacy, and see why the higher premium of whole life is worth it over "buying term and investing the difference", tune in now! In this episode, you'll find out: Why the typical approach to retirement planning leaves so many in scarcity with the possibility of running out of money. How an integrated strategy using life insurance products with an investment portfolio provides more income during retirement. 3 ways whole life insurance is more than an income replacement that's no longer needed after retirement. Why a financial strategy that includes whole life outperforms “buying term and investing the difference.” How you can spend more during retirement and pass on a bigger legacy. How whole life insurance and annuities provide an “actuarial bond” environment to replace traditional bonds in the typical asset allocation. This divides the functions of growth and income into separate assets, and give you more growth and more income. Why life insurance that uses bonds is better than buying bonds directly. How to preserve your investment portfolio and minimize the sequence of return risk, giving you more income during later years. About Dr. Wade Pfau Wade D. Pfau, Ph.D., CFA, RICP, is the curriculum director of the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation and a Professor of Retirement Income at The American College of Financial Services in King of Prussia, PA. He is also a Principal and Director for McLean Asset Management. Dr. Pfau holds a doctorate in economics from Princeton University and publishes frequently in a wide variety of academic and practitioner research journals on topics related to retirement income. He hosts the Retirement Researcher website, and is a contributor to Forbes, Advisor Perspectives, Journal of Financial Planning, and an Expert Panelist for the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Pfau is the author of several books on retirement income strategies. Dr. Wade Pfau Links and Mentions RetirementResearcher.com Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement How Much Can I Spend in Retirement? A Guide to Investment-Based Retirement Income Strategies Reverse Mortgages: How to Use Reverse Mortgages to Secure Your Retirement Find Out Your Next Step to Time and Money Freedom If you would like to assess your complete financial picture and find your personal best strategy to maximize your cash flow and control, we can help. By the way, we have a free Quick and Easy Privatized Banking Guide that outlines just how Privatized Banking gives you the most powerful storage tank for your cash, PLUS it boosts investment returns, so you can more quickly get to the point where you never run out of cash. If you are ready to personally implement Privatized Banking, alternative investments, or cash flow strategies to keep more of the money you make, book your strategy call with The Money Advantage advisors today. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic episode updates for The Money Advantage podcast! And, finally, if you like these conversations about building time and money freedom, please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts to help more people like you find our show. Thanks for listening!

Do you want to leave a legacy for future generations to come, but worry about the gift corrupting them? Are you hoping to pass on meaning even more than the money itself? Do you wonder how to start the conversation? Do you worry if family dynamics will prevent you from communicating your points clearly and in a way that will be received and understood? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH3B2d53bVg Today, we're bringing Tom Michler into the conversation. As a psychologist, he's helped families navigate the multi-generational conversation about financial planning. In addition to transferring financial assets from one generation to another. If you want to give a gift or legacy to the next generation, not just transfer money, to have it do the most good in and through them, and to have healthy communication in the family so you can create a deeply-connected family AND long-lasting wealth, tune in now! In this episode about the conversation between generations, you'll discover:Where Generational Conversations Fit In The Bigger PictureAbout Tom MichlerBook A Strategy Call In this episode about the conversation between generations, you'll discover: Dynamics of multi-generational conversations about the transfer of wealth. How to get rid of regret. Why the transfer of wealth needs a conversation between the giver and receiver about what it means, and how without it, the wealth supply becomes depleted. The difference between a wealth transfer and a gift. How to shift into functional and healthy dialogue about money. How a generational belief system becomes accepted and adopted, and how to remove your blockages to money. Where Generational Conversations Fit In The Bigger Picture Building family wealth and creating a legacy is the capstone of a life well-lived. It’s the end goal of a life and business you love, and the greatest mission of our lives. But we need an entire financial system to support our ability to do the most good. That’s why we’ve put together the 3-step Entrepreneur’s Cash Flow System. The first step is keeping more of the money you make. This includes tax planning, debt restructuring, cash flow awareness, and restructuring your savings so you can access it as an emergency/opportunity fund. This step frees up and increases your cash flow, so you have more to save, and consequently, more to invest. Then, you’ll protect your money with privatized banking, insurance, and legal protection. Finally, you’ll put your money to work and get it to make more by investing in cash-flowing assets to build time and money freedom and leave a rich legacy. About Tom Michler Tom Michler is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience. He works as an Organizational Development Consultant and Professional Facilitator. The consistent theme in Tom's career is working with groups of people from all walks of life. Tom's work also includes working with an adult homeless population (Peter and Paul Community), sexual offenders, (Vianney Renewal Center) refugee children/families (New Dimensions Soccer), and homeless teenagers (Covenant House). Tom's specialty as a counselor is Family Counseling. Tom is also a Certified Energy Medicine practitioner. An interest in metaphysical concepts has evolved Tom’s business toward the facilitation of what is known as The Law of Attraction. For instance, this is for clients looking to maximize their life experience. As an OD consultant, Tom has worked with numerous organizations in the areas of Mission/Vision development and delivery. In addition, hiring practices, leadership development, group facilitation and communication skills. Tom brings an understanding from the field of science as related to the quickly evolving field of energy and Conscious Awareness. Tom's professional facilitation experience includes working with the St. Louis Archdiocese in regards to parish mergers, hosting teleseminars, working with numerous groups of area grade school and high school Principals, and was the host of his own radio show from 2011-2013, entitled Mind Games: The Psychology of Performance. Tom is the co-founder of a local nonprofit organization, New Dimensions Soccer, which utilizes sports as a mechanism for life skill development/instruction for children living in under-resourced areas of St. Louis. Founded in 2004, NDS serves well over 1,000 children per year, in both afterschool settings and soccer leagues. Tom is married with 2 grown children. His hobbies include fly fishing and gem mining. Tom is a follower and practitioner of the Wim Hof Method. Book A Strategy Call Are you ready to take control of your finances and legacy? We offer two powerful ways to help you create lasting impact: Legacy Strategy Call – If you want to uncover your family values, mission, and vision, and create a legacy that’s about more than just money, we can guide you through the process of financial stewardship and family leadership. Save time coordinating your

Have you considered investing offshore, or even becoming an expat and living abroad? Today, we’re talking with Mikkel Thorup, of The Escape Artist, about how to have more travel, freedom, and control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ju5Jyt4zEU So if you want to travel and live overseas, invest internationally, shrink taxes and grow your wealth, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Why living abroad is easier and more attainable than you may think. How to work in another country to fund your travel - stories from experience with international travel and work visas. How curiosity and an obsession to understand the world fueled nearly 20 years of continuous travel. What to think about before becoming an expat. Why diversify your investments geographically, politically, across currency, and across time. Who Is Mikkel Thorup? Mikkel Thorup is an expert in expat living and investing offshore. He's the Best Selling author of Expat Secrets: How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas & Make Giant Piles Of Money. Mikkel has spent nearly 20 years in continual travel around the world. He's visited more than 100 countries, including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe and Iran. He's lived as an Expat since early 2000's, making his home in Central America, South Pacific, Asia, the Arctic, and North America, as well as the Middle East. Throughout his explorations, Mikkel Thorup has kept a keen eye on different investments and businesses. Putting money where his mouth is and finding some very interesting and often very different opportunities. Mikkel Thorup believes people should understand that just because someone was born in one country it doesn't mean that they need to spend their entire lives there, and it certainly doesn't mean they need to keep their money and investments there. Often there are huge tax advantages and economic benefits to building your business and wealth abroad. A high school dropout, Mikkel started failing out of school at 12 and completely left school by 15 years old. But he never gave up his passion for learning. Now, he still enjoys reading over 100 books a year on topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, economics, and investing. Mikkel is a firm believer in continual education and chooses to reinvest a large portion of his income back into himself through courses, training and coaching every year. He has made it his mission to serve others and constantly gives back to the community by sharing his knowledge in Entrepreneurship with the hopes of impacting others in a positive manner. Learn More About Expat Living and Offshore Investing with Mikkel Thorup If you'd like to learn about offshore bank accounts, offshore companies, and offshore trusts, or explore residency, visas, second passports, buying property or working in another country, or even learning another language, follow Mikkel's work. Check out EscapeArtist.com. Listen to The Expat Money Show here. Get his book, Expat Secrets: How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas & Make Giant Piles Of Money. Want to Talk About Life Insurance? To discuss your life insurance strategy, or implement Infinite Banking, alternative investments, or passive cash flow strategies to keep more of the money you make, book your strategy call with The Money Advantage advisors today. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic episode updates for The Money Advantage podcast! And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show. And I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

https://youtu.be/FtpKs0X1SFs Considering a 10/90 premium split (Base/PUA) policy design with a Blended Term PUA Rider for an IBC policy over a design truer to Nelson Nash's original 33/67 split? Was it because someone showed you that you can get more cash value in Year 1? Or an earlier break-even point, and still outperform the cash value by Year 30? Unfortunately, this newest fad design hurts clients who want the best place to store cash and build investible capital. When you're looking for answers, it can be really hard to sort through what's best. And to separate what’s marketing vs. what’s true education. We strive for simplicity but accuracy, disclosing without being confusing, breaking down without misleading. That's because our ultimate goal is empowering you to make decisions. It's tough to make decisions through all this marketing noise. Because it takes your attention off of what really matters: control. Today, Bruce and I are talking with MassMutual Brokerage Manager, Rodney Mogen about the risks of a stripped-down 10/90 premium split design. 10/90 Premium Split & Blended Term PUA Rider We’ll discuss IBC policy design, the blended Term PUA rider, base/PUA premium split, and ideal whole life policy structure and answer: What are the risks of a policy with too much PUA premium? What is a MEC, and why do you want to avoid it? Why is a Blended Term PUA Rider used with a 10/90 premium split design and how does it increase your risk as a policy owner? Why and how do you give up long-term dividend growth when you have minimal base design? Policy illustrations and marketing vs. actual policy performance. The difference between long-term policy performance vs. short-term cash value. The trend of companies that kept their dividends high over the last decade, now lowering dividends. So, if you want to get the best Infinite Banking policy, maximize early access to cash value, and get the most guarantees and growth so you can maximize the use of every dollar towards creating time and money freedom, tune in now! Where The Infinite Banking Concept Fits In The Bigger Picture The Infinite Banking Concept is just one step in the greater Cash Flow System. It’s the peanut butter to your cash flow sandwich. While it’s nestled into Stage 2, Protection, it also improves everything else around it. Infinite Banking helps you keep more of the money you make in Stage 1, amplify your cash-flowing asset strategy in Stage 3, and accelerate your time and money freedom. The Bottom Line About IBC and Premium Split Nelson Nash, the Father of the Infinite Banking Concept, warned against people using the concept as a sales tool with improper policy design. No one should be nervous about IBC; they should be worried about policies that stray off course and take on risk. Insurance is a risk transfer product. The entire reason for using Whole Life Insurance over UL, IUL, VUL, EIUL, etc. is the safety and guarantees. So why would you add a rider that lacks guarantees? Policies with too little base and Blended Term PUA riders are taking on more risk than is necessary. If you go the route of 10/90 premium split and Blended Term PUA’s, you are sacrificing safety and guarantees for a few extra thousand dollars in cash value today. Stick with a ‘Pure’ PUA rider and a proper amount of base premium, and you can sleep well at night. The safer approach will provide more certainty over a much longer time horizon and wider range of possibilities. Your cash value is supposed to be your safe tank to store cash in between the deals/investments you make outside your policy. In general, the ideal funding ratio for a specially designed life insurance policy (IBC approved) is 33% base premium, to 67% PUA. This design gives you access to cash early, without compromising the ability for the policy to grow. About Rodney Mogen Rodney Mogen is a 20+ year veteran in the financial industry. He has been rated top planner quality by multiple organizations every year since 2001 through 2018 currently. He serves as the Brokerage Director for Mass Mutual South Texas and provides other strategies through Solve Ur Puzzles. Rodney holds multiple doctorate degrees. As well as the LACP (life and Annuity Certified Producer), AAMS CRPC, CCS, and over 26 more designations. Rodney has spoken in many state legislatures, and organizations to provide factual information to better serve you the client. He has also worked tirelessly with state and federal leaders to craft legislation favorable to our clients and to us. He is continuing to work with the SEC to build a more comprehensive and favorable ruling for all. Rodney is the Government/IFAPAC chair in Austin, and the state IFAPAC board. Ready to Get Started with Infinite Banking? If you would like to implement Privatized Banking, cash flow strategies, or alternative investments, we can help. We’ll review your situation to help you decide what moves are best for you. To start the conversation, book

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlydBGujc2k Do you have money in a retirement account that you wish you could use to invest in real estate? Today, we’re talking about self-directed accounts and investment strategies, with Edwin Kelly, the CEO of Specialized Trust Company. So, if you want to know how to best use qualified plan money to help you reach your financial goals and invest in real estate, figure out if you should continue funding self-directed IRAs, and maximize the ability to use your money and minimize taxes so you can best use every dollar towards creating time and money freedom, tune in now! Who Is Edwin Kelly? Edwin Kelly is America’s leading expert on Self Directed Retirement accounts and self-directed investment strategies. He has more than 24 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. He worked for such notable companies like UBS and BISYS. Edwin is a Founder and currently serves as CEO of Specialized Trust Company. Prior to founding Specialized Trust Company, Edwin helped grow one of the largest Self-Directed IRA Custodians in the industry. Edwin is an avid educator. He adds value to clientele by developing significant knowledge assets at every company he has worked with. His passion for helping others learn about their Self-Directed IRA options has made Edwin a popular and engaging speaker. He is frequently invited to speak at seminars and workshops, in webinars, and as a radio guest. Edwin has made several special appearances on the Money Show, and his work and ideas have been featured in major national magazines and newspapers throughout the United States. Topics he is frequently asked to speak about include: What the average person can do to take charge of their finances so they can stop worrying about money and look forward to a comfortable retirement.Little-known investment strategies that have helped people retire sooner than they expected.Completely legal secrets to growing wealth tax-free. Specialized Trust Company is a member of RITA (The Retirement Trust Association). Edwin attended The Ohio State University and holds an MBA from Franklin University. He is the co-author of the bestselling book Leverage Your IRA. He is currently writing his next two books: The Retirement Dilemma and 7 Specialized Strategies You Can Implement to Solve It, as well as The Shift. Self-Directed Account Topics Covered: The basic difference between plain vanilla qualified plans and self-directed retirement plans.How self-directed accounts provide a way to invest money inside a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, TSP, 529, Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, or Simple IRA into alternative investments like real estate, notes, precious metals, bitcoin, etc.Self-directed IRAs can be tax deferred or tax-free.Three steps to self-directing.The difference between tax deferral and tax free accounts.The types of alternative assets you can invest in with a self-directed account.Why you want to keep all self-directed investments at arms length to avoid self-dealing.When you would want to invest in real estate inside a self-directed IRA, and when you would want to invest in real estate outside a self-directed IRA. Self-Directed IRA Top Takeaways: Self-directed accounts are government-sponsored plans. If you use them, you have to play by the government's rules.If you defer a tax, you lose control because you postpone taxes to an unknown future tax environment.When deciding whether to invest in real estate inside or outside of a self-directed plan, you need to consider your goals. You can invest for appreciation inside a self-directed plan, but not for cash flow. That's because, inside a self-directed plan, you cannot depreciate real estate and you cannot personally receive the real estate cash flow. However, at the sale of the property, all income goes back into the self-directed account and you avoid capital gains taxes. So if you are investing for cash flow today to increase your net investible income, you would not want to use a self-directed IRA.Self-directed retirement plans are accumulation plans, with the objective to accumulate a dollar amount that will provide future income. This is in contrast with our cash flow goal to maximize your cash flow today.Comparing a Roth Self-Directed Account vs. Privatized Banking (also known as the Rich Man's Roth), both are tax advantaged. Here are the advantages of Privatized Banking: you can put in as much as you want, control the terms, invest how you want, and receive the cash flow. And Privatized Banking gives you the leverage to earn a return on the same money in two places at the same time. It also gives you a death benefit. No retirement plan allows you to do that.Depending on how much freedom is important to you, a self-directed account can be a good option to be able to use dollars you've already set aside in qualified accounts, if you don't want to pay the tax. However, if you want to continue building investment capital, our philosophy is that we would rat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXkzuxoWaQ Are you looking for unconventional ways to get out of student loan debt? Today, I’m talking with Stephanie Bousley, millennial debtor-turned-success story and author of Buy the Avocado Toast, about how she's creatively tackling $289K of student loans. (Hint: it wasn’t with mainstream advice.) So if you want to pay off student loan debt, build faith in yourself, and crush the feeling of failure and guilt that comes with debt so you can live the life of your dreams, tune in now! In this Episode, You'll Discover: Why the mainstream advice about paying off debt never resonated with Stephanie and would have kept her living in scarcity for 20 years.How she saved $20 - $30K in taxes by living as an ex-pat in Singapore.Why you shouldn't always pay the minimum on your student loans, even if you qualify for income-based repayment.How she fixed her credit and paid off $150K of student loan debt in 8 years, without putting her life on hold to do it.Why the internal work of finding your worth, asking for what you want, and removing external validation from your goals is so critical to making financial progress.The Cash Flow Index strategy for evaluating which loans to pay off, based on how much cash flow they use up monthly.The #1 piece of advice for students selecting a degree program to make sure you don't select a degree program that prohibits you from working in your chosen field.How to repair your credit and refinance your loans.Why your underlying opinions of having money or not having enough are mental constructs that you may need to change to accomplish your goals.Why your debt doesn't define you. Who is Stephanie Bousley? Stephanie Bousley is the author of Buy the Avocado Toast: A Guide to Crushing Student Debt, Making More $$$, and Living Your Best Life. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with an MFA in Film Production with nearly $200,000 in student loan debt. Three unpaid internships in the film industry later, the debt snowballed at interest rates of 8.5%, reaching $289,000 at its peak. Then it all changed. A series of random events propelled her out of the U.S. to Singapore, where she got a job in finance, something she never expected to happen given her MFA degree. A solid income and hefty bonuses rejuvenated her desire to get her life back on track on every level. What she learned can help so many people who, like her, feel hopeless about their student debt. Get Your Copy of Buy The Avocado Toast Find out more about Stephanie Bousley and get a copy of her book, Buy The Avocado Toast today at https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Avocado-Toast-Crush-Student/dp/1641702389. Start Building Time and Money Freedom Today Are you trying to decide which debts to pay off, whether to make extra payments and where you can best store your cash so it's growing and you can use it along the way? If you would like to strategically evaluate your debt pay-off plan so that you have the maximum certainty and peace of mind, book a call with our advisor team here. We'll help you prioritize the best use of your cash, so you can gain control and increase your cash flow. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic episode updates for The Money Advantage podcast! And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HaB0RGNNJQ Are you looking for practical guidance on how to create passive cash flow from real estate? Today, we’re talking with Lane Kawaoka, of SimplePassiveCashflow.com about real estate investing for cash flow. He's a second-time guest on our show. We've brought him back because his work is so valuable to help you build time and money freedom. You can find his last interview here: https://themoneyadvantage.com/lane-kawaoka-simple-passive-cashflow/. So if you want to find your tribe, know how to evaluate and find the best deals, and invest in the right deals so you can build an asset portfolio quickly, tune in now! In this episode on passive cash flow, you'll discover: The most important thing you need to get started with building passive cash flow. Why Lane doesn't flip houses. The top two time-wasters that keep people stuck and not moving forward with building cash flow quickly. The three things that determine your blueprint for passive cash flow. Why you don't need to read every chapter of every book to figure out passive investing. The one thing you need to find out what markets to invest in. The one simple financial formula you can use to calculate whether a single-family turnkey property is a good investment. Why you should nourish the property management relationship first. How to find out the rubric, steps, and order to take to build passive cash flow quickly. About Lane Kawaoka Lane has been investing for over a decade and now controls 3,500+ units. As owner of CrowdfundAloha.com, SimplePassiveCashflow.com, and ReiAloha.com, Lane is responsible for finding investment opportunities, analysis, and marketing. Lane obtained a BS in Industrial Engineer and MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Washington. In addition to an analytical engineering background, he has real-world experience in working as a project manager for over $250 million dollars of capital construction projects in both the public and private sectors. Working as a high paid professional in Corporate America and frustrated by the traditional wealth-building dogma, Lane was compelled to inspire and mentor other working professionals via his Top-50 Investing podcast at SimplePassiveCashflow.com. Speed Up Your Passive Cash Flow If you want to get started with turnkey real estate, and your net worth is under $250K, check out Lane's free resources at https://thewealthelevator.com/, especially the first 12 podcasts. To improve results and shortcut the process, get the curated rubric of what to look for and how to analyze properties with Lane's Passive Investor Accelerator eCourse. Or, jump to the front of the line and join Lane's mastermind, too. Find out what Lane is investing in and get access to deal flow through his real estate operations company and Hui Deal Investment Club, where he analyzes and purchases multifamily and mobile home parks for private placement and syndication. You'll get familiar with the vernacular like splits and reversion cap rates. It's free to join, and you don't have to be an accredited investor. Want to Talk About Life Insurance? If you have life insurance questions, we’d love to connect. To discuss your life insurance strategy, or implement Infinite Banking, alternative investments, or passive cash flow strategies to keep more of the money you make, book your strategy call with The Money Advantage advisors today. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic episode updates for The Money Advantage podcast! And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwHe1SC70A Want to pay off your house fast? Considering Velocity Banking? You’re not alone. So many people are motivated, whether by culture, values, or something else, to pay off their house as quickly as possible. This desire is completely normal. But it can leave you vulnerable to some pretty big unintended consequences. When we’re emotionally driven to do something, we can be attracted like moths to a porchlight to anything that promises that thing. When it comes to paying your house off fast, one such “porchlight” is Velocity Banking. The widely promoted strategy of velocity banking to pay off a mortgage uses a HELOC to replace your mortgage and pay off your house, usually within 5 – 10 years, and save interest. The problem is that we can be misled when the messaging hits all of our hot buttons, even if it doesn’t entirely make sense to us. Save time, save interest? Sounds good, let’s go, right? Unfortunately, math can be used to tell whatever story you want, depending on what information you skip over or leave out altogether. When the claims don’t add up, but we’d like them to be true, we reason that someone else already figured it out, so we can just trust them. Unfortunately, The lie is easier to tell than the truth is to explain. Todd Langford But when something doesn’t add up, it’s time to dig in and ask questions. Your questions are likely more valuable than the answers you find. When it comes to your money, you deserve real answers so that you can make informed decisions. That’s why we’re digging into a case study. We’ll answer the question: What is the fastest way to pay off your house? At its core, Velocity Banking isn’t magic; it’s math combined with leverage and cash flow timing. While the strategy can accelerate mortgage payoff on paper, speed alone doesn’t determine whether an approach is safe or sustainable. Understanding how the velocity banking strategy actually works helps separate impressive projections from the real-world risks that come with trading predictability for faster payoff. So, if you want to have the most financial control while paying off your house, tune in now! Table of contentsWhere Paying Off Your House Fits into the Cash Flow SystemWhat Is Velocity Banking?The Case StudyA HELOC Is Riskier Than a Typical MortgageRisks of the HELOCVariable Interest RatesHigher Interest Rates Than MortgagesIncreased Payment Required During the Repayment PeriodThe Draw PeriodThe Repayment PeriodExactly What Will This New Payment Be?How Could You Solve This Problem of a Rate Increase?Why Does the Minimum Payment Matter if the Point of Velocity Banking Is to Pay Maximum Payments?Velocity Banking vs. Extra Payments: Which Is Truly Faster?What Is the Safest Way to Pay Off Your House?How to Pay Off Your House Fast and Stay in ControlVelocity Banking Isn’t Magic, It’s LeverageFind Out More: Build a Smarter Cash Flow StrategyBook A Strategy CallFAQsWhat is velocity banking?Does velocity banking work?Can velocity banking be explained simply?Is velocity banking a strategy or a system? Where Paying Off Your House Fits into the Cash Flow System Many people looking at velocity banking to pay off a mortgage are missing where this strategy fits (or doesn’t) in the broader Cash Flow System. Owning a home requires paying for it. And paying for anything, no matter how you do so, affects how much of your money you keep. Making the best financing decisions gives you more to keep and put to work. But no matter how much money you keep, it’s just one small part in the bigger picture of building time and money freedom. That’s why we have created the 3-step Business Owner’s Cash Flow System, your roadmap to take you from just surviving to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first step is keeping more of what you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient, and profitable. Then, you’ll protect your money with insurance, legal protection, and Privatized Banking. Finally, you’ll put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. Paying off your house happens right here in The Money Finder step of your financial foundation. When you find, recover, and keep more of the money you’re making, you put more gas into your cash flow machine. However, being debt-free isn’t the same as being in control of your financial future. What Is Velocity Banking? At its simplest, velocity banking is a cash-flow management approach that uses a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to accelerate mortgage payoff. Income is deposited into the HELOC, everyday expenses are paid from it, and surplus cash flow is periodically used to make larger lump-sum payments toward the mortgage. This cycle is repeated to reduce interest costs and shorten the loan term. Understanding what velocity banking is also requires clarity about what it is not. It isn’t a method for arbitrage interest rates, and it doesn’t eliminate interest through a special banking loophole. The v

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iloY--jnx4 Do you want to find out how to use short-term rentals to create cash flow right now? Today, we're talking with J. Massey, CEO and Founder of Cashflow Diary, about how he built a 34-unit-and-counting short-term rental business from scratch. So if you want to know why short-term rentals are the perfect fit for today's economic landscape, find out if they will work in your location, and how to get started, so you can start generating cash flow today, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Why short-term rentals are the "gateway drug" for real estate investing. How you can leverage short-term rentals without owning property. How short-term rentals give you the opportunity to get your investment back in cash flow within 10 - 18 months. The one and only thing you need before you can start a short-term rental business. How to build a recession-proof business and scale by developing multiple points of distribution. How to involve your kids in reaching business goals to transfer the one skill they need to be successful. Who Is J. Massey? J. is an expert in short-term rentals, who we're bringing back on the show for a second time. Check out his first interview about Creating Cash Flow with Real Estate here. His accomplishments include: CEO and Founder of Cash Flow Diary, a training and development brand for building short-term rental entrepreneurs. Before Cashflow Diary, J. raised capital and invested in traditional real estate (single-family homes, note brokering and holding, cell phone towers, commercial real estate, and apartment buildings). Eventually, he built his real estate investment training program to share what he learns continuously through his years of successful, real-world experience owning hundreds of traditional long-term housing units. When one of his students asked him what he knew about the world of short-term rentals, the answer was, not very much. Once J. started learning about short-term rental strategies, he saw a world of opportunity in front of him. He built his very own 34-unit (46 bedrooms)-and-counting short-term rental business from scratch - which he still owns, grows, and operates - and has shifted his Cashflow Diary brand to focus exclusively on building and training short-term rental entrepreneurs. Now he's built a community of thousands of like-minded people from 16 countries that he learns from every day and shares his knowledge through his Cashflow Diary podcast, YouTube channel, Facebook groups, and annual Short-Term Rental Summit training events. Find Out Your Next Step to Time and Money Freedom To secure a bunker to build investment capital that will magnify your investment returns, start your Privatized Banking System today. By the way, we have a free Quick and Easy Privatized Banking Guide that outlines just how Privatized Banking is the most powerful storage tank for your cash, PLUS it boosts investment returns without taking on more risk. If you are ready to personally implement Privatized Banking, alternative investments, or cash flow strategies to keep more of the money you make, book your strategy call with The Money Advantage advisors today. Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic episode updates for The Money Advantage podcast! And, finally, if you like these conversations about building time and money freedom, please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts to help more people like you find our show. Thanks for listening!