Posts Tagged ‘Infinite Banking’
What Is Reduced Paid-Up (RPU) Insurance?
What Is Reduced Paid-Up (RPU) Insurance? Somewhere buried in your whole life insurance policy, there’s a provision called the reduced paid-up option. Most people never think about it until they need to. And by then, they’re usually Googling it in a mild panic. So let’s get ahead of that. Reduced paid-up insurance is a nonforfeiture…
Read MoreNelson Nash Think Tank 2026 Recap: What Serious Practitioners Want Families to Understand
The “Real Show” Reminder (and why that matters) We kicked off this episode the way we often do—by being real. A quick tech hiccup, a laugh, and the reminder that this is not a polished production pretending to be perfect. It’s a real show, with real people, talking about real money decisions. And that imperfect…
Read MoreMarshall Family Banking System Case Study: In-Force vs Original Illustration (Part 6)
The moment we realized “liquidity” isn’t a theory Thirteen years ago, Lucas and I thought we were being responsible by storing a lot of our capital in gold and silver. It felt safe. It felt timeless. It felt like the kind of move people make when they’re thinking long-term. And then we needed cash. Not…
Read MoreEmergency Fund Alternatives: Liquidity That Protects Your Family—Without Sacrificing Growth
The Day the “Emergency Fund” Met Real Life Rachel here. Many tell us the same story: “I saved the emergency fund, but I’m worried I’m losing ground to inflation and missed opportunities.” Because for most people, the “emergency fund” is a lonely pile of cash—stuck in a corner doing next to nothing. It feels safe,…
Read MoreIndexed Universal Life Lawsuit: Kyle Busch vs Pacific Life—and the Lessons Every Family Needs
Why the Indexed Universal Life lawsuit is a wake-up call The headlines about the Kyle Busch vs Pacific Life indexed universal life lawsuit sparked the same question I hear from thoughtful families: is my policy designed to serve me, or to serve a sales incentive? This isn’t tabloid noise. It’s a real-world reminder that choices…
Read MoreInfinite Banking Mistakes: The Human Problems That Derail IBC
“It’s not the math. It’s the mindset.” When Bruce recorded this episode solo, he opened with something we’ve learned after thousands of client conversations: the biggest Infinite Banking mistakes aren’t about policy illustrations or carrier choice. They’re about us—our habits, our thinking, and the quiet patterns we bring to money. I remember Nelson Nash repeating,…
Read MoreInfinite Banking vs Index Funds: Why You’re Asking the Wrong Question
The Gas Station Story That Reveals a Common Money Mistake Let me paint a picture for you. You’re driving down the highway and see gas at $3.00 a gallon. Three miles later, you spot it for $2.97. You think, “Yes! A deal!” So you turn around, drive the extra six miles, and save… 30 cents.…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Life Insurance Agent for Your Financial Future
When Bruce came back from recording this episode of The Money Advantage podcast, he told me something that hit hard: He shared how frustrated he feels every time he hears about a family who loses a loved one without proper life insurance. Suddenly, their friends and community are scrambling to create a GoFundMe page just…
Read MoreCan You Use IUL for Infinite Banking
Have you ever heard someone say you can use an IUL for Infinite Banking? Maybe you’ve seen a slick video online, or a persuasive advisor with charts and projections that promise you higher returns, flexible premiums, and “upside potential.” It sounds convincing—especially when you compare the numbers on an illustration. Who wouldn’t want more cash…
Read MoreWhat Are the Risks of Infinite Banking? The Myths, Truths, and Real Concerns
When most people first hear about Infinite Banking, one of the first questions that comes up is: “But what are the risks of Infinite Banking?” It’s a fair question. We live in a financial world where we’ve been conditioned to look for the fine print, the hidden traps, and the potential downsides of anything that…
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