Episodes

Today's episode is for those spouses looking for ways to get their significant other on board with The Infinite Banking Concept. Let's work together to get some financial harmony in our lives!

We explore how the allure of clubs, strategies, and investment groups can sometimes sidetrack individuals from the fundamental principles of IBC, pushing them towards investment-centric strategies that might not align with their initial goals. Our discussion highlights the critical importance …

In episode 92, we will talk about "the banking function," a true revelation by Nelson Nash, and before the release of "Becoming Your Own Banker," unfathomable to the average working man. Glossing over this core IBC principle can result in …

Join us as we get into some myths about: 401k and IRA deductions The sole purpose of life insurance Misunderstood commission structures The 4% withdrawal rule And the traditional 60/40 stock-bond allocation.

Welcome to STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE (formerly The Fifth Edition) by Infinite Banking Authorized Practitioners. In Episode 90, we talk about why whole life insurance is the ultimate cash asset. This episode sheds light on the best...

In episode 89, we explore the secret behind why using whole life insurance for IBC really works. Using the Law of Large Numbers and the principles of actuarial science, mutual insurance companies, with their thousands of policy-owning stakeholders, hold the …

In episode 88 of the Strategic Whole Life podcast, we talk about the (mostly bad) advice some people get to max out the loan provision immediately after buying a whole life insurance policy. This not only creates several risks, but …

In episode 87, we talk about the risks of looking at base whole life premium and paid up additional life insurance (PUA) as separate considerations during the buying process. Treating base premium as the baseline commitment and PUA as a …

In Episode 86, we discuss how practicing The Infinite Banking Concept™ can sometimes lead to a tendency to perceive whole life insurance as an "account," similar to a bank or brokerage account. This is not the case, and we'll talk …

In this episode, we delve into the concept of whole life insurance dividends. We clear the usual misconception people have about dividends, explaining that insurance dividends are different from stock dividends.

John Perrings challenges the conventional obsession with returns in financial planning. Drawing from his construction and finance experience in the data center industry, John uncovers why savvy institutional investors prioritize control and risk management over mere rate of return. Go …

John Montoya interviews Doug McKenzie, a new Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) practitioner, to explore his transition from a traditional financial mindset to embracing IBC. Doug shares his initial skepticism about whole life insurance and how his quest for more efficient …

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Edition will soon be renamed STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE. Read more about the coming name change below. In Episode 82, we welcome Todd Langford, creator of the Truth Concepts software, for an enlightening con...

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Edition will soon be renamed STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE. Read more about the coming name change below. Welcome to the final installment of our transformative series, "IBC First Principles: Mastering the Basi...

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Edition will soon be renamed STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE. Read more about the coming name change below. Episode 80: Dive into Part 2 of the enlightening "IBC First Principles: Mastering the Basics of Privatized Banking." This segment unpacks …

In Part 1 of our 3-part series "IBC First Principles," we analyze some core concepts that make up The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). In this episode, we discuss the first three of ten "first principles": 1) If you know what's …

In Episode 78, we look hard at the "side hustle" and "hack" culture that has attempted to latch on to and sensationalize The Infinite Banking Concept™. It has resulted in an epidemic of generic life insurance advice. It's a race …

In this essential Episode 77, we navigate the complex world of disability protections, examining the "Disability Waiver of Premium" rider in whole life insurance policies and how it contrasts with an actual disability insurance policy.

As you implement The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), FOMO is one of the first problems that can pop up and derail the process. It's so easy to get lured into the glitz and glamour of immediate investment returns. Almost everything …

This episode discusses The Infinite Banking Concept and its growing relevance in today's volatile financial landscape. While many have become jaded, grappling with market fluctuations, pervasive risk, lost opportunities, and soaring debts, Infinite Banking continues to prove itself as an …

In this insightful episode, John Montoya discusses one of the more nuanced elements of Whole Life Insurance: policy loan interest. Often overlooked, understanding this component is crucial for those practicing the Infinite Banking Concept ™. We start with a simple …

Dive into a profound conversation with a titan of the life insurance world, Trent Fortner, whose 35-year career has spanned from being a multi-million dollar producer to shaping the next generation of life insurance agents as a distinguished business coach.

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by David Stearns, Director of the Nelson Nash Institute (NNI). The NNI was started by R. Nelson Nash, the founder and creator of The Infinite Banking Concept ™. Lean more about …

In this profound episode, we journey into the very heart(!) of The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to explore not just the 'how', but, more importantly, the 'why'. Implementing IBC isn't just about buying a whole life insurance policy—it's about taking …