As you are probably aware, traditional financial planning tells you of three sources from which you could generate passive income when you could no longer generate active income for yourself: 1) a pension or defined benefit plan, 2) social security and 3) a defined contribution plan (a 401(k), 403(b) or IRA). Since the late 1970s, Wall Street and … Read more
Although there are different ways to handle policy loans from your banking policies, the process described below provides you greater control and better tracking at tax preparation time from those loans that might have tax implications. You should follow these steps when taking out a policy loan from a banking policy: Contact us and let … Read more
If you make contributions to any type of qualified plans like a 401(k), a 403(b), or an IRA you should know the following facts: These programs are not tax-free but tax-deferred, which means that although you enjoy the immediate gratification of not paying taxes now, you will be most likely paying higher taxes on a … Read more
The money stored in your properly-structured whole life insurance contract is guaranteed to grow every year by an increasing amount; in other words, the increase in cash value between years 3 and 4 is larger than the increase between years 2 and 3. So your cash value cannot go down; it is always increasing and … Read more
When you save your money, you have access to all or part of it at any time without penalties, it is not subject to losses, and if saved in the appropriate financial instrument, it grows continuously over time. When you invest your money, you may have to pay penalties and/or taxes to access it at … Read more
The following quote is attributed to Albert Einstein: “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” Understanding the power of compound interest is key to increasing your wealth. To represent graphically how compound interest works, take a piece of paper and … Read more
If you need money to invest, where will the money come from? It will almost always come from your savings account. So why can’t it come from your Banking Policy? It can! Let’s see how you can profit from it. Assume that your brother, who doesn’t have a good credit score, asks you for a … Read more
Margaret Thatcher once said: “The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money”. As a result of Socialist policies, we are experiencing the worst economic conditions for America’s Middle Class since the 1960s. With high unemployment and underemployment, unfair taxation, and increasing Government intervention in our lives, how can the … Read more
Since unmarried couples lack the financial and legal benefits of their married counterparts, they may want to be vigilant in ensuring that proper documentation is in place to protect them, both legally and financially. Some basic documents and tips for maximizing your wealth outside of marriage: 1) A Will and Living Trust. The marital deduction, … Read more
Don’t be mislead into thinking that estate planning is only for the wealthy. Estate planning can help anyone managing and preserving their assets and passing them on at death, in accordance with your wishes. This means, passing your asset on to your spouse or life partner, your children, other relatives or even your church or … Read more
