The Money Advantage Podcast

https://youtu.be/9xx_twfkmWY Retirement seems top of mind in almost every financial endeavor in our culture.  It’s this buzzword at the culmination of all your financial pursuits, as if it’s the thing we all must strive for, and the trophy of financial success.  The endpoint.  The goal.  The place where we get when we have finally “arrived.”  Financial success seems to mean being able to retire well. There are retirement plans,... Read more

https://youtu.be/9z9uvl23YH4 In today’s show, Todd Langford joins us to dig deeper into Indexed Universal Life. He is the CEO and developer of Truth Concepts financial calculators, better known as a financial Truth Teller.  In this valuable conversation, we uncover the fundamental uncertainty of indexed universal life insurance further.   Recently, we had a conversation about the risks of Indexed Universal Life.  I know ... Read more

Tax deferral may seem like the epitome of smart financial planning.  But tax-deferred investments can be a tricky trap like the spiderwebs that caught Frodo in Lord of the Rings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u322ezhxotg How should you think about retirement accounts if you’re a business owner? In today’s conversation, we answer: What is tax deferral?What are the underlying assumptions that make this advice so w... Read more

In today’s show, we interview Dustin Griffiths, tax strategist with Kings Tax and Accounting.  We’ve had him on the show twice before because taxes are a key area that we see over and over again that business owners of all types are leaking money.  Let’s bring this into perspective for a minute.  If you were overpaying your tax bill by $10K, $20K, or $50K because you didn’t know how to interpret the thousands of pages of the... Read more

Investing in your business can be one of the most focused, strategic, and productive financial decisions you can make.  If the environment and the indicators are right.  That’s because your business is one of your best investments. However, if you listen to the conventional perspective of typical financial planning, you’ll be led to believe just the opposite.  A recent conversation highlights this prevailing mindset perfe... Read more

In today’s show, we interview Jon Michaels, VP of Portfolio Services at Renters Warehouse.  Renters Warehouse is America’s largest, full-service real estate firm for Single-Family Rental homes.  They offer listing, investing, and renting services all under one roof.  Renters Warehouse believes that clients deserve a partner to help them execute on their investment strategy with ease.  Their real estate investment services marketpla... Read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FkwOp08REc Indexed Universal Life Insurance can seem attractive.  At some point in your Infinite Banking research, you’ve probably even heard about using IULs instead of whole life insurance.  Consequently, we get a lot of questions about whether IULs are better than whole life insurance.  Usually, this is because the illustrated values are better than for whole life, with lower premiums.  A... Read more

In today’s show, we have a “fireside chat” with a client who is using Privatized Banking to invest in real estate. Here’s a real-life example of using Privatized Banking as a 401k alternative.  Why?  To gain control, build wealth, and create protection for his family along the way. Where Does Privatized Banking Fit into the Cash Flow System? Privatized Banking is one of the most important parts of your entire Cash Flow Sy... Read more

Change is hard, even for people, like me, who get started on new things rather quickly.  Our habits – the way we’ve always done things – end up running our lives, even when we’d like to choose otherwise.  We react defensively to feedback, even after committing to receive and apply it gracefully.  We use poor judgment and overspend again, even though we’ve promised ourselves a million times to stick to the plan.  Or we get jazzed... Read more

In today's podcast, we interview Jordan River.  You’ll hear about how he turned a $50 deposit into $50,000 in online poker winnings in 12 months using GTO (game theory optimization).  He’ll share how using the principles of GTO will help you grow your business.  Where Building Your Business Fits into the Cash Flow System Investing in your business is one of your best investments because it’s what you know and can cont... Read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2OYfn9u2g0 Locking in your business exit strategy with a buy-sell agreement and funding it with life insurance can create great certainty.  The reason is that it will accommodate the continuity of your business in the broadest range of circumstances. Planning for your business continuation when you or your business partners exit is critical.  It could mean the difference between business tra... Read more

In today's podcast, we interview Lane Kawaoka, the "engineer passively investing in real estate". He controls over 2600 units across ten states, and is the host of Simple Passive Cashflow. He recorded the show from Belize, where he was doing due diligence on some coffee and chocolate farms. We're discussing his journey to financial freedom and passive investing secrets for the working professional. Where ... Read more

Before you cancel your whole life insurance policy, read this first. No matter your reasons, you need to know what canceling means and why it's not usually your ideal move. At some point, you saw the value in owning whole life. You could have sought out the protection for your family, the cash storage, the tax-advantaged growth, or the Privatized Banking element. But now, you might be standing at a crossroads with a d... Read more

Today’s interview is about turnkey investing with Done For You Real Estate (DFY).  We’ll also discuss the tips, tricks, and secrets of turnkey investing, and reveal how every investor can replace their income with rental real estate.  Where Investing Fits into the Cash Flow System As important as it is to invest in the right opportunities, it’s just one step in the bigger journey to time and money freedom. That’s w... Read more

The Executive Bonus Plan can be the ideal “golden handcuffs” for the top talent you can’t afford to lose.  In truth, associating long-term dedicated employment with slavery seems a bit archaic and melodramatic.  We all know you can’t keep good people by holding them hostage.  Instead, you’ve got to set the table that attracts them and makes them want to stay.  That’s where the Executive Bonus Plan rises to the occasion.  It can ... Read more

Wellings Capital provides access to value-add recession-resistant assets. They've accomplished this by partnering with expert operators in the storage facility, manufactured housing community, and multifamily apartment spaces.  Wellings Capital funds offer accredited investors 15%+ returns without having to work so hard to find great individual deals.  Today’s conversation unpacks the current trends in these commercial ... Read more

When it comes to paying off your mortgage, the 15 vs. 30-year mortgage question can stop you in your tracks.  Chances are, you’re probably trying to figure out how to get a better interest rate, pay less interest, or get out of debt sooner. But to make the decision that puts you in the most financial control, you have to fully understand what’s at stake.  And to do that, you have to peel back and peer under layers of pretty comp... Read more

Stacey Brown Randall teaches you how to generate referrals to grow and scale your business, without asking. Better yet, she's uncovered the reason most referral systems fail miserably. Instead of asking, paying, or following gimmicky techniques that make everyone uncomfortable, she knows exactly what to do instead. You might be wondering just how she created a system to get referrals without asking? It was out of sheer ... Read more

Key Man Insurance is a life preserver for your business.  It can prevent the devastating impact of losing a key employee on your business, your revenue, and you personally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBEB56hfKEM It can mean the difference between your business collapsing or rising like a phoenix from the ashes. At one of your most vulnerable moments, Key Man Insurance can be the infusion of capital needed to create... Read more