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Buying a home is the biggest investment many Americans ever make, fortunately homebuying advice is as abundant as zucchini in July. Many advocate extra mortgage payments to pay everything off as quickly as possible. Others staunchly declare you should never make an extra mortgage payment. What should you do? Listen now on Wealth Talks Resources: A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

Becoming wealthy isn't something which happens to anyone. It is the result of careful planning, wise choices, and definite actions. If you really want to become wealthy and are willing to put in the work, this podcast is for you. Listen here on Wealth Talks. Resources: A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance Winning Your Financial GAME

Making large financial decisions can be difficult. It's one thing to analyze the facts once you have them, but sorting through countless opinions looking for facts can be exhausting and overwhelming. Instead of researching every financial decision, some people like to find a person or expert they mostly agree with, or believe is knowledgeable, and follow their every advice. This may seem easier at first, but often it leads to major financial problems. Resource Links:A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

Over the last few years things happened in our nation like we'd never seen before. Almost overnight industry stopped, businesses shuttered their doors, shopping centers were empty, and highways deserted. What started out as a temporary 2 week pause dragged on and on. And suddenly the possibility of losing one's job became very real for many people. What would happen to you and your family if you lost your income? Are you prepared financially? Listen now to Wealth Talks. Resource Links:A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

What started out as a strange new game in the 1960s, the result of a lost shuttlecock on a family vacation, has suddenly caught on. Pickleball is rapidly growing across America as many people try the sport and then find they can't stop playing. If you've never played, you might find this hard to believe, but pickleball principles can help you financially too! Listen now on Wealth Talks.

The robbers didn't kick the door in, bust the safe or leave fingerprints on the entry way table, they didn't break the windows, damage furniture or rip out the TVs. Inflation is such a clever thief, many people never realize they are systematically being stolen from. If you don't know this about inflation, you owe it to yourself. Listen to this episode now. Resource Links:A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

Many people base their actions on an ever-changing perception of reality instead of time-tested truth. But the Bible tells us that "whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." Only 43% of Americans today say they believe money is important. As Zig Ziglar pointed out, the other 57% "will probably lie about other things too." Money is important, and the exchange of money is more important than the form/type of money because the exchange of money expresses and can even magnify your underlying values. But many aspects of the financial system we live in today are based on perception rather than fact, and this creates some problems. Listen for tips on what you can do to base your own actions and preparations on a deep foundation of truth and reality despite various illusions we perceive. Resource Links: A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

With all the investment, hedging and saving options we have in today's world, is there any need for whole life insurance? Whole life insurance has been around for a long time and some may argue it is outdated. In today's episode, find 10 things you could do with your money instead of buying whole life insurance. Resource Links: Winning Your Financial GAME A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

Bank failures often have a ripple effect, when one big bank goes, a bunch of smaller ones often walk off the cliff too. Are bank failures good for the economy? They may make for nice executive bonuses at JP Morgan, but what about the rest of Americans? Hear more about bank failures and what they mean for you on Wealth Talks. Listen Now. Resources The Perils of Banking and How to Avoid Them - Video A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

If you die in some unnatural, extreme way many people will hear about it. Falling over the Grand Canyon railing and slithering to your fate will probably get you an honorable mention in a news story. Getting killed in the crossfire of two rival gangs may earn you a national news spot for several days. But what about those who don't die glamorous deaths? What will the people we love remember us for? Resource Links: Subscribe for Vlog updates on the McFie family visit to Wall Builders museum May 26-28th 2023

Money issues are the most cited source for divorce. Yet, even with such dire consequences, 49% of Americans admit they have lied to their partner about money. Having the correct attitude towards money is critical when building a relationship. What role should money have in a relationship? Find out on Wealth Talks. Prescription for Wealth A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

In our rapidly changing era, saving and preparing for tomorrow has never been more important. But saving in today's world can be difficult, especially where cost of living is high such as in New York or San Francisco, or when a market swing could wipe out a lot of your savings. Today on WealthTalks – hear the tips and principles you need to save in a way that can build sustainable wealth for your future. Resources 10-20-70 Worksheet, Life Benefits Store, WealthTalks.com

When the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) was first discovered, many insurance companies were fine with their agents selling policies designed for IBC. Some even went out of their way to recruit such agents. But this favor seems to be souring. Recently Mass Mutual, one of the largest insurance companies, stated they may terminate agents who practice IBC. What happened? New Book - Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

"You can beat him, you can cheat him, you can treat him bad and leave him..." Queen explained in their hit song Another One Bites the Dust. A lot of dust gets thrown around in the insurance ring, sometimes by ignorant agents, but often by greedy agents looking only to earn a commission. While the dust makes things difficult, you don't have to bite it. PLEASE! Don't bite the dust! Listen now on Wealth Talks. New Book - Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

Why do you go to work? Why do you help other people? Why do you save money for the future? Do you work only to finance a lifestyle, or establish a comfortable retirement? Do you help people only because you are "giving back"? What is the force which drives you? What is your why? New Book - Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

What is fungibility? Is it mildew? Is it mushrooms? Is it the blue green spores growing on the 3-week-old half sandwich at the back of the fridge? Or perhaps the whiteish green carpet spreading over the curiously deformed orange at the supermarket? Actually, fungibility has a lot to do with money and finance. Find out all about fungibility on Wealth Talks. Video: Velocity of Money example New Book - Biblical Guide to Personal Finance

We just watched two big banks fail - Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature. Bank failures happen quite frequently, but the failure of SVB and Signature heralded the largest bank failures since 2007-08. With the failure of these banks, one may wonder how safe life insurance companies are. What happens when an insurance company goes broke like AIG did in 2008? Find out on Wealth Talks.

We've been gaslighted a lot by our government over the last few years. Remember how often we were told "Follow the Science" or "Don't question the Science"? Of course, questioning the science should only improve the science, but this can also be dangerous as Galileo discovered with his famous experiment, for which he was persecuted. This can happen in other areas of life too, even when it comes to financial promotions. Getting gaslighted or even ghosted are part of life and this won't be changing anytime soon. When you tune your discernment to pick up reality from noise, then you can make decisions to improve your life and your financial results.

Many people don't understand how much they need life insurance. Many people are pitifully under insured while some don't have any insurance at all! Forget about the many living benefits life insurance can provide, the death benefit of a life insurance policy can make all the difference in the world to the ones left behind when someone passes. In this episode, find out how much you need life insurance, not for yourself, for the ones you love.

Would you use your cash value to become a pilot? Start a business? Buy a vacation home? What would you do if your home was flooded? Or if someone drove through your front window? Or if you lost your income and couldn't make the car payment? In this episode, find out how our clients use their cash value to take advantage of opportunities, or face financial difficulties.

Some people only have life insurance to provide a death benefit. Many of them never realize life insurance can provide benefits while they are still living. This is sad because using the life benefits of a policy could make their life so much better and more enjoyable, while still providing a death benefit for their loved ones when they pass. In this episode, you will discover the life benefits of life insurance, and how to use them. Resources: Time Value of Money - Policy Loan Financing Example How Life Insurance Works - YouTube video with Gracine McFie Winning Your Financial GAME book & study guide

Just because marketing doesn't discuss the dangers of a product doesn't mean there are none. The strong, tough Marlboro man advertisements certainly didn't portray the sufferings many smokers experience in later years, but this does not mean smokers who exclusively smoke Marlboro products will escape these sufferings. Some life insurance products have hidden dangers too. Hear more about the dangers of indexed universal life insurance today on Wealth Talks.

Many people aren't aware they can get a higher social security payment in retirement. Depending how you file, you may be able to increase your social security benefits by 8% a year (up to 32%/year overall) when you delay taking benefits beyond full retirement age. But as they say, the devil is in the details. Does filing this way make good financial sense? What are some ways you can start preparing now to be able to maximize your social security benefits when you get to your golden years? Find out today on Wealth Talks.

Does steak actually cost more when it goes on sale? When you save money are you actually losing it? What does time value of money mean anyway? Today on Wealth Talks, Tom, Michele and John are in the studio to talk about the time value of money and how it works.

Overpaying taxes is often seen as a smart strategy. Not only does it keep you out of trouble with the IRS, it's also a nice surprise to get the refund check in the mail. But overpaying taxes may hurt you financially because of lost opportunity. Find out why on Wealth Talks.

IUL has been the shiny yet dangerous toy in the insurance world for some time. Having enjoyed a period of wild popularity, IUL is starting to come under attack. Although many have spoken out against IUL including Forbes and the Center for Economic Justice, insurance companies are still pushing IUL hard. Why? Find out on the latest episode of Wealth Talks!

Elaborate plans and complex formulas sound grand and can even make great sense. But simple is usually easier and if it's easy, it tends to get done. In this episode you will learn about the 10-20-70 rule, one of the simplest and best financial formula we've ever found. Listen Now! Resources: Life Benefits Store

Many people set new goals for the new year, but sadly, many people will never make those goals because of poor planning, or even worse, no plan at all. Do you have a good financial plan? This is an episode you will probably find useful as you make plans for 2023. You'll also hear about the trouble we ran into on the hunt in late October. Resources: Life Benefits Store

Researchers estimate raising a child will cost you 225,000 dollars! This cost does not include any private education, or a college degree... perhaps it isn't surprising that Americans are having less children. But does raising a child really cost $225,000? Tom and Michele McFie have raised 8 children and they don't agree with this research. Listen to the episode now.

It is a strange fact that those in power will often destroy the people who put them into power. A recent example is the EAGLE act which will likely destroy the jobs and opportunities of many who voted for the current administration. Strange. Sadly, we see the same sort of sabotage happening in other areas of life too, even coming from executives undermining the confidence of their customers. But when you know what to look for, it becomes easier to avoid the bad options and choose good products which are still available. This is certainly true when it comes to life insurance.

401Ks, ESGs, Pensions plans, and Life Insurance are all things you probably know of, but there are some unpleasant surprises associated with many of them which you need to be aware of. Listen now to find out about these surprises and how to protect yourself against them, and also a shocking study about America's financial literacy.

Many Americans wake up in a bad mood. Researchers estimate the average American will wake up in a bad mood 300 days every year. How terrible! What could be causing this? Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss something they see behind American's bad moods. Resources: Understanding the Infinite Banking Concept - PDF, Winning Your Financial Game – Book and Study Guide

Skyscrapers, bridges, and nations are all built on foundations. A good foundation will last for many years but, if not maintained, it will eventually crumble. Today, Tom and Michele McFie discuss America's foundation, it's dangerous condition and our duty to maintain it.

It's more fun to talk about a bomb exploding in the middle east than a local road the city plans to build through a quiet neighborhood. Why? Because sensationalism sells! Just because sensationalism is being sold doesn't mean we should buy it. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss the perils of buying sensationalism. Resource: Wealth Seminar Recording

There are many false teachings about life insurance. Some attempt to portray life insurance as a terrible product, while others attempt to make it magical. Sadly, many false teachings seem logical, which makes them even more dangerous. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss some of the false teachings about life insurance (you've probably heard of them). Resource: Wealth Seminar Recording , Dividends Explained with Dan Foley

Should you buy Term Insurance? Whole life? Universal life? Which is the cheapest? What type is the best? Should you buy insurance as soon as possible? Or wait until you're older? Should you own different types of life insurance at different points in your life? Find out on Wealth Talks! Resource: Wealth Seminar Recording

As a nation we are in bad shape. Inflation is climbing, environmental "concerns" threaten our staggering economy and global elites seem to be planning the overthrow of the middle class. Is there anything we can do to fight back? Or is this the end of the line? On today's episode, learn what you can do to fight back! Resources: Wealth Seminar Recording

Each year several banks go broke, but, comparatively, few life insurance companies become insolvent. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John look at the way life insurance companies are structured to provide such stability. But wait! What about AIG? In this episode you will discover what went wrong at AIG and what ultimately happened to the policy holders. Resources: Wealth Seminar Recording

Federal pension plans have been in disarray for some time, but now, state pension plans are running into trouble as well... 8 trillion dollars of trouble. Only two states are left in America with adequately funded pension plans, and the economic decline may be affecting these soon. What do Tom and John think about this? Find out on Wealth Talks. Resources: Wealth Seminar Recording

Inflation punishes people for saving by stealing the value out of their money. With inflation this bad, many people are saving less, have stopped saving or are even spending their savings. Some of this is doubtless due to rising prices, but it is hard to save when your being punished for it. Is it still a good idea to save? Find out what Tom and John think on Wealth Talks. Resources: Wealth Seminar Recording: https://www.life-benefits.com/store/

Many people buy fire insurance but never have a fire. Many people buy car insurance and never get in an accident. Many people have medical insurance they don't use. But today, on Wealth Talks, John and Michele discuss one type of insurance everyone will use at some time. Listen on Wealth Talks.

Fear and greed are called the two big motivators in this world, but they won't help you build a strong and sustainable financial future. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss the mindset you need to have to build a successful financial future. Listen Now!

Socialism is supposed to be where everyone shares with other people. The needy are taken care of by those who have an abundance, everything is fair, equal, just, and the sun sets in a golden glow over the ocean every night. Sounds nice! Socialism has been tried many times, and it hasn't worked. But could it? Listen now on Wealth Talks. Resources: Livestream and in-person registration; https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?inf_contact_key=6d62f9b9e07dd9e55b77ab13cf56715d680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss this age-old children's rhyme, and how it is still very relevant even in the "grown-up" world. Also, there is something happening in Las Vegas you should probably know about. Listen now! Resources: Register here: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/ *Livestream* option can be selected in the checkout process.

Turns out, winning is easy... if you keep changing the goal posts! Our government is reeling the goal posts in with an electric winch in overdrive! Gas prices have risen 117% in 18 months, but the "official" percentage is only 46%. Our economy isn't in recession... but only because they changed the definition of "recession". Today Tom and John are back in the studio to unpack everything. You don't want to miss this episode. Resources: Click here: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?utm_source=wealthtalks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=381 to register for the Wealth Seminar (if you are unable to purchase tickets, the seminar is already full).

Getting rich is something a lot of people want to do. But there are startling consequences along the way which many people overlook. Have you considered the consequences of getting rich? Tom and John are back on Wealth Talks discussing some of the startling dangers on the way to riches. Resources: Click here to register for the Wealth Seminar (if you are unable to purchase tickets, the seminar is already full). https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?utm_source=wealthtalks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=381

Getting rich quick is simple. All you do is bet big and never lose at poker. Simple, straightforward, and statistically impossible. Simple doesn't mean easy. There are numerous such half-baked plans and schemes for getting rich quick, some people even believe life insurance is the method with which one can get rich quick. We love life insurance, but it's not a get rich quick formula. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss what life insurance can do for you. Resources: Fri-Sat Wealth Seminar in Las Vegas

Ice cream containers are getting smaller, and the price is rising. Is this inflation? It's now called shrinkflation! No matter what cutesy name inflation may masquerade under, it's still inflation and can hurt you financially. Today Tom and John discuss inflation, how we can appoint better politicians, and something happening in September (you are invited). Resources: Fri-Sat Wealth Seminar in Las Vegas: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?utm_source=wealthtalks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=inflation

If you need something messed up, call a politician, they're pretty good at it. Almost every economic problem we have today can be correlated to some stupid something a politician decided to do. On today's episode you'll hear about a lot of stupid things politicians have done with what disastrous results. And you'll also find out what we can do regain control of our own economics. Resources: Wealth Seminar: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/