Family Bank vs Family Banking - Episode 562
The Prosperity Podcast
Kim and Spencer discuss the important difference between 'Family Bank' and 'Family Banking.' The hosts emphasize that understanding the distinction between these two concepts is crucial to managing personal and familial finances effectively. While Family Bank remains a widely misunderstood and elusive concept due to certain legal and ownership restrictions, Family Banking refers to the strategic process of managing monetary inflow and outflow, which every family can do. Essentially, Family Banking is about understanding the principles of prosperity and the philosophy of cash flow, as well as...
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When To Use A Charitable Remainder Trust - Episode 561
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Kim and Spencer discuss the concept of Charitable Remainder Trusts, an estate and wealth planning tool that not many people are familiar with. The hosts explain that these trusts allow individuals to donate assets, particularly highly appreciated ones, to a charity while avoiding substantial capital gains taxes that would be incurred as a result of selling these assets. The individual also receives a consistent income stream from the donated asset throughout their lifetime. Notably, these trusts are particularly beneficial to older individuals. One commonly overlooked step in the process,...
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Becoming Your Own Bank Prosperity Thinkers Version - Episode 560
The Prosperity Podcast
Kim and Spencer, in this The Prosperity Podcast episode, featured a discussion about whole life insurance as a financial asset and tool for emergencies and opportunities. It started with a historical look at the inception of whole life insurance by "bands of brothers" and church brethren centuries ago, aiming to address the financial losses of term insurance. As opposed to term insurance, whole life insurance was created to build an asset called cash value, which policyholders could borrow against. This role of life insurance in financial planning has expanded over time, with books like Nelson...
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Tax Advantages of Life Insurance Deep Dive - Episode 559
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Kim and Spencer discuss the tax advantages and personal protections of life insurance. They discussed points that include the basis of taxation on life insurance, how it is similar to taxation of vehicle and home insurance, and a detailed comparison of life insurance with Roth IRA and 401(k) from a taxation perspective. They briefly talk about borrowing against life insurance cash value and also touch upon the nuances of premium structure and death benefits of a policy. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around...
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The Detailed Guide on Funding Life Insurance Policies - Episode 558
The Prosperity Podcast
Kim and Spencer engage in a deep-dive discussion about life insurance policies. They emphasize the importance of having the right mindset and principles when dealing with life insurance policies. They elaborate on the concept of overfunding and underfunding these policies. Kim and Spencer mention how the premium of a policy can build cash value and the ways that a "Paid Up Addition" could increase the death benefit and build cash value. They caution against overfunding your policy beyond the IRS's Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) limit, which could lead to tax implications. Prosperity...
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The Relationship of Luck and Control - Episode 557
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Spencer and Kim discuss the concept of luck and its relation to hard work. They argue that luck can be misleading since it insinuates that success doesn't need work or can be taken away at any moment. Instead, they emphasize that working is a way of serving and creating value, making it the foundation for success. They also underline that when one is prepared and actively participating, opportunities arise that may be perceived as luck but in reality, are the product of effort and preparation. The hosts also express skepticism towards beliefs that advocate for good fortune through actions like...
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The Myth of Cutting Expenses - Episode 556
The Prosperity Podcast
This episode centered around the concept of cutting expenses, discussing how efforts to decrease spending often lead to limited financial success. Referencing the book, No Worries by Jared Dillian, a finance writer and former Wall Street employee, this episode highlighted the drawbacks of focusing solely on expense reduction. Rather than achieving true prosperity, continual cost-cutting may lead to financial stagnation. Spencer and Kim also emphasized the importance of rising above cutting costs and shifting focus onto cultivating abundance and increasing income. They discouraged clinging onto...
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Prosperity Pets - Episode 555
The Prosperity Podcast
Prosperity Pets consists of a series of stories that provide lessons concerning prosperity. Kim shares the unique idea behind a stuffed pet that is an exact replica of her dog, Emma, leading the hosts to connect it with the idea of Prosperity Pets. The primary aim of these stories is to teach children and adults alike the importance of being prosperity thinkers, akin to pets that pull out positivity and live in the moment. The intention is to combine the fun and engaging nature of pets with the substantial principles of prosperity. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the...
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Adaptive Learning and Self-care with Garrett Gunderson - Bonus Episode 554
The Prosperity Podcast
Kim Butler chats with Garrett Gunderson, they talk about his ongoing book projects including revised versions of "Killing Sacred Cows'' and "What Would the Rockefellers do," and his children's book "I am Money". They delve into the importance of adaptive learning and self-care, illustrating how treating oneself as the greatest asset can lead to better productivity and generosity. In another segment, Butler shares her views on the perception of work, resilience, failure, and retirement. She argues that work should be enjoyable, and recovery from failure is crucial for growth....
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Consequences of Not Thinking Big Enough - Episode 554
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This episode talks about the concept of "thinking big enough" inspired by some song lyrics, highlighting the importance of songs as they carry messages that stick. Kim, introduces the term "visioneering", which substitutes setting specific goals with envisioning a future that inspires and propels us forward, as she believes goals can be inherently limiting. She explains that visioneering differs from goal setting as it encourages long-term and expansive thinking that is constantly changing, instead of being strictly focused on achieving specific, short-term, and measurable results. She makes...
info_outlineFocus on preparing instead of planning.
For today’s episode, Kim and Spencer take a deep dive into the principle and value of preparing rather than planning for your future.
As they contend on the topic of focus, Kim also shares the learnings she got with her training and experiences as an advisor and what it really looks like working with prosperity-minded people when it comes to preparing for what is yet to come.
Kim and Spencer also discuss what real estate and life insurance have in common and why listeners should start listening to the Wealth Renegade Podcast. They also talk about what sustainable wealth is and why it is important to start building one.
Sustainable wealth is having wealth that will sustain your family, sustain you both mentally and in times of emergency and opportunity. So instead of planning, start preparing for your sustainable wealth and foundational items. They’ll be there for more centuries in the future.
Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!
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Show Notes
- The value of preparation over planning
- What Kim learned with her training as an advisor
- How it looks for Kim as she works with prosperity-minded people
- How being single or not matters when it comes to deciding what your protection and preparation plans should be
- What sustainable wealth is and why is it important?
- What real estate and life insurance have in common
- The Wealth Renegade podcast
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- Wealth Renegade Podcast
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