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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...

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 l...

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 Pe...

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 th...

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 - Vi...

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...

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...

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 P...

"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 Wea...

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...

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...

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 insura...

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...

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 danger...

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 preparin...

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!