Death Benefit - The Most Underrated Power of Life Insurance, with Ryley Smith

The Death Benefit: Most Underrated Power of Life Insurance – Ryley Smith

The death benefit sounds like the least attractive and most basic part of life insurance.  Wouldn’t the only people talking about it be either a doomsayer or Captain Obvious?

Far to the contrary!

Life insurance death benefit offers a tremendous advantage that enhances your life and makes it so much richer.  

So we’re taking this topic head-on in today’s episode and discussing the 5 reasons you want to have a life insurance death benefit.

And to add some flavor to the conversation, we’re introducing you to Ryley Smith, one of The Money Advantage’s advisors.

So if you want to discover and solve your top priority financial concerns, take care of your family, and be able to spend and enjoy more of your money and live on beyond yourself, tune in now!

You’ll be surprised at the depth of this inspiring, thought-provoking, soulful conversation that will help you put your best foot forward to living your best life.

In This Episode About Life Insurance Death Benefit, You’ll Discover:

  • Why the death benefit is the most powerful thing about life insurance
  • The living benefits the death benefit provides, even if there’s no cash value
  • How the death benefit allows you to spend and enjoy more of your money
  • How most people give up financial control to banks and financial institutions
  • The 3 questions you should ask yourself when buying anything
  • The 5 reasons why you would want life insurance
  • The 3 ways whole life insurance can have no cost
  • The only way money has value to you
  • The 7 levels deep exercise to get to the heart of what you really want
  • The 1 surprising question you should ask yourself at the end of each day to live your best life

Who is Ryley Smith?

Ryley Smith is an inspiring human who serves The Money Advantage clients by helping them articulate their vision, discover their financial picture, and create a strategy to get the most cash flow and control.

Here’s a bit more about his background.

  • Advisor for The Money Advantage
  • Passionate about sharing the truth behind financial concepts
  • Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, and former Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Grew up in Carthage, Illinois enjoying the small-town life with family and friends
  • Very active in sports growing up and into college
  • An avid reader and enjoys being active outdoors and with personal fitness

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Rachel Marshall

Rachel Marshall is a devoted wife and nurturing mother to three wonderful children. Rachel is a speaker, coach, and the author of Seven Generations Legacy®, passionate about helping enterprising families unlock their true potential and live into the multi-generational legacy they are destined for. After a near-death experience, she developed a deep understanding of the significance of recognizing and embracing one's unique legacy As Co-Founder and Chief Financial Educator of The Money Advantage, Rachel Marshall is renowned for her ability to make money simple, fun, and doable. She empowers her clients to build sustainable multi-generational wealth and create a legacy that extends far beyond mere financial success. Rachel's expertise lies in helping wealth creators remove the fear of money ruining their children, give instructions for stewarding family money, teach financial stewardship and create perpetual wealth through family banking, and save time coordinating family finances. Rachel co-hosts The Money Advantage podcast, a highly popular show that delves into business and personal finance, including how to effectively manage finances, protect wealth, and generate sustainable cash flow. Rachel's engaging teaching style and practical advice have made her a trusted source of financial wisdom for her listeners.

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