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Buy Term and Invest the Difference vs Whole Life Insurance: The Truth No One Tells You

Buy Term and Invest the Difference vs. Whole Life And the Better Third Option If you’ve listened to me for any length of time, you know I care far more about cash flow, control, and tax efficiency than I do about winning internet debates. Still, there’s one argument that never dies: “buy term and invest Buy Term and Invest the Difference vs Whole Life Insurance: The Truth No One Tells You

Functional Doctor Escapes the 403(b) Trap: How He Built $5K/Month Passive Income

From Hearing to Doing: How Dr. Evan Hirsch Built Energy and Cash Flow Most of us know what to do. Fewer of us actually do it. In this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Evan Hirsch (Energy MD Method) to unpack how he moved from “hearing” to doing in both health and wealth and Functional Doctor Escapes the 403(b) Trap: How He Built $5K/Month Passive Income

Is the S&P 500 Really the Best Investment? The Hidden Risks No One Talks About

Everyone tells you the S&P 500 is the safest, smartest place to invest. It sounds comforting: low fees, broad exposure, set it and forget it. I used to believe it, too. I was a traditional financial advisor, then an indexing evangelist, and I even traded the S&P 500 itself. But if your goal is to Is the S&P 500 Really the Best Investment? The Hidden Risks No One Talks About

IUL vs Infinite Banking: The Myth That Could Cost You Thousands

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m all about turning your money into passive income so you can become work-optional and create a ripple effect for your family and community. That’s why I get fired up when I see people getting sold products that look sexy but quietly drain their IUL vs Infinite Banking: The Myth That Could Cost You Thousands

Why Chasing ‘Cheap’ Could Be Your Most Expensive Mistake

Why Focusing on Value Over Price Creates True Wealth When I look back at my journey from being stuck in a scarcity mindset to becoming financially free, one of the biggest shifts I made was this: wealthy people don’t chase the cheapest option they focus on value. I used to be the guy who obsessed Why Chasing ‘Cheap’ Could Be Your Most Expensive Mistake

Chris Naugle Reveals the One Move the Wealthy Are Making Before the Recession Hits

How Infinite Banking Unlocks Wealth for Real Estate Investors As real estate investors, one of our biggest challenges isn’t finding deals, it’s accessing capital to take advantage of opportunities when they come. That’s why I brought on Chris Naugle, founder of Money School and Private Money Club, to talk about how he uses the Infinite Chris Naugle Reveals the One Move the Wealthy Are Making Before the Recession Hits

What If Everything You Learned About Debt Is Wrong

How the Wealthy Use Debt to Build Wealth (and How You Can Too) When I was growing up, I was told the same story you probably were: debt is evil. My dad was a great example of that philosophy. He paid off his home in 18 years, paid cash for cars, and lived by that What If Everything You Learned About Debt Is Wrong

Why Budgeting Keeps You Broke: The Smarter Wealth-Building Secret No One Tells You

If you’re a saver who tracks every penny but still feels stuck or a spender who hates the very idea of a budget, you’re in the right place. I’ve been in both camps, and I can tell you from experience: budgeting doesn’t work. Not the way it’s taught, anyway. The truth is, financial freedom isn’t Why Budgeting Keeps You Broke: The Smarter Wealth-Building Secret No One Tells You

Collapse Time, Scale Fast: The Secret to Building Wealth Without Burnout

Have you ever wondered if it’s really possible to speed up your journey toward passive income freedom and ultimate time freedom? I’m here to tell you it absolutely is. And the beautiful part? It doesn’t always require more money. In my conversation with Dr. Nona Djavid a seven-figure chiropractor turned mindset mentor we dug into Collapse Time, Scale Fast: The Secret to Building Wealth Without Burnout

You’re Not Broke… But You’re Still Not Free (Even If You Followed Dave Ramsey)

Why $1.7 Million Still Isn’t Enough: The Scarcity Trap That’s Stealing Your Freedom You’ve done everything “right.” You saved. You budgeted. You even sacrificed some of life’s pleasures to build your nest egg. But despite all that, deep down… you still don’t feel free. And you’re not alone. Meet the Millionaire Who Doesn’t Feel Like You’re Not Broke… But You’re Still Not Free (Even If You Followed Dave Ramsey)

High Income, No Freedom: The Financial Trap No One Warned You About

Why High-Income Earners Still Struggle with Financial Freedom Let’s face it just because you make six or seven figures a year doesn’t mean you’re free. I’ve had hundreds of conversations with doctors, dentists, entrepreneurs, and executives who are pulling in serious income, yet still feel like they’re financially stuck. If that’s you, let me tell High Income, No Freedom: The Financial Trap No One Warned You About

How to Go From Stuck to Building Wealth in ALL Areas

What Is Real Wealth? It’s So Much More Than Money Let’s cut to the chase: what is real wealth? Is it just about having more money? Is it about growing passive income streams and investing smarter? Sure, those are pieces of the puzzle. But I had a powerful conversation with my good friend and returning How to Go From Stuck to Building Wealth in ALL Areas