Farming Without the Bank Podcast

Bankers are normally nice, but when they aren't, they can harm you more than help you. Today's RANT is about how they can actually harm ya! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Don't let people kill your dreams, and by gosh, don't be scared to share them with me! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

So many people talk about being debt-free but have policy loans. This is not debt-free; you have to be an honest banker. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

The big IBC debate around IUL vs. whole life has come to a head with the document I received last week. It is full of lies and was given to clients. Chris is a leading expert in IUL and why those policies are not good, so I had him on as a guest to speak about the IUL debate. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Nelson Nash talks about windfalls within the world of Infinite Banking, but loans should not be taken with a windfall in mind to repay, unless it's a unique circumstance. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

We hear a lot about the MEC when we talk about Infinite Banking, but rarely do we hear the ins and outs of it. Here are the ins and outs, why it matters, when it happens, and how to avoid or work around it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

In this episode, you will see evidence and real policies demonstrating why universal, variable universal, and indexed universal life policies are not a good options for the long term. IBC uses whole life and only whole life for a reason. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

There are normally three types of people that take the step to meet with me, but they get there differently and over a different period of time. Who are you? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

We talk a lot about cash value in IBC, but we rarely talk about the death benefit and why this is important, even if you are debt free and in your 80's or 90's. Today, we talk about why the death benefit is important. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Many of you have money in 401K or stock because your company matches or you don't know anything else. Well, let's talk about if non-liquid money is the best option and what those costs are to tie up that money. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

I am frequently asked how IBC users can best apply extra interest. Start another policy? ...or wait? ...or what? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

With operating notes going to 8-9%, I think we likely have a perfect storm for another 1980's-style farm crisis. Now is the time to be smart with our money! What are your thoughts? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Clay Conry from the Working Cows podcast had me on recently, and we talked about this topic. It was so good that I wanted to share it with you all. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

With the recent bank failures in the headlines, this is a good time to talk about fractional reserve banking and why we do IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Getting back to the basics of WHY Nelson created IBC and what we have done to forget that. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

(Re-broadcast; originally aired November 19, 2019.) In this episode, I lay out when it may be wise to buy something to avoid taxes and when it may be wise to avoid buying things instead. There may be a self-check moment in here as well when I am talking about who's signing that final check for the purchase. Who is running your operation? You, the bank, or the accountant? It's a question you will b...

It's not easy sharing something new, but here are some tips for ya. I sure hope they help. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Let's break down some myths that I have been hearing about lately. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Here is how the policy loan rate changes are determined and, by contract, when they can change. Also a little bit on how loan rate interest is figured and applied. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Rarely, if ever, do we get to hear from someone internal to a life insurance company. Clay shares some great insights on why a company may not like a 10/90 policy and how that can affect the company. He also talks about Universal Life policies and how they are different from whole life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Many people think they are too old to start Infinite Banking, which is not true. Also, that ties into when we should be buying a policy on mom or dad, or if we have business partners, when we should be buying key-man or buy-sell policies. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

It was super fun talking to one of the IBC Practitioners I look up to, James Neathery. He knew Nelson very closely, so I wanted to visit with him about Nelson and then get into why we are so passionate about IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Collateral assignments on whole life policies are not a great option if you want to maintain control. Also, the strategy of using a CD as collateral has become a talking point in the last couple weeks, and we need to understand why that is not always good either. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

What does 1035 mean and how does it work? Also, I include my suggestions for why you should NOT 1035 a policy and why you SHOULD question your agent if they suggest it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Inflation truly is the silent thief, and people don't understand how it affects how much money we need saved, what rates of return we need to earn to get there, what percent of income we need to save, and why cash flow is so important. This is the real reason IBC fits into everything you will need for the future. It will also show you why liquidity of money is the top priority as you are young. Au...