The Basics of Infinite Banking | 7 Common Mistakes to AVOID
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Release Date: 04/21/2025
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On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down 7 common mistakes to avoid when setting up and using the infinite banking strategy. Some of these mistakes include choosing the wrong insurance product, not properly structuring the policy, and of course, working with an advisor who doesn’t understand how the concept works! Tune in now, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction
1:10 - The basics of infinite banking
4:30 - Mistake #1: choosing the wrong insurance product
7:35 - Mistake #2: people who aren’t financially ready for this concept
10:40 - Mistake #3: not structuring the policy properly
12:40 - Mistake #4: not repaying the loans in the early years
14:45 - Mistake #5: not giving your policy a chance to compound in the early years
16:40 - Mistake #6: treating the infinite banking concept like an equity investment
19:45 - Mistake #7: working with the wrong advisor to set up the policy(s)
23:00 - Best practices for success
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