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Apr 19, 2022

We can’t control the “what ifs” of life... but we can choose to live in faith. Faith for the future does not entail thinking raw positive thoughts or screaming “I am a hero” in the mirror. In fact, such raw positivity, unfounded on a solid base, leads to fear and frustration.

On Wealth Talks, join Tom and John as they discuss how to live with faith and balance for the future.

Apr 12, 2022

How should you manage your money? Is it a good idea to let an adviser or planner manage your money for you? Should you be concerned about getting the highest rate of return?

All this and more on the latest episode of Wealth Talks.

Apr 5, 2022

Why do so many airplanes crash after heavy maintenance (engine overhaul, etc.)? Why do cars sometimes have more problems when they come out of the shop? Why do patients become worse after surgery? Why are some people losing money even when their money is actively managed?

There is something to explain this phenomenon, it’s called “Maintenance Induced Failure.”

 How much Maintenance is too much? Listen now on Wealth Talks!

Mar 29, 2022

Making money is one thing, keeping it is quite another! There are many places to keep money, IRA, 401K, 529 plan, etc., but where should you keep yours?

On today’s episode, Tom and John discuss some of the different places you can keep your money. Listen Now!

Mar 22, 2022

With the US dollar becoming more inflated, the question arises: Should I buy gold? Silver? What about crypto?

Drawing from history, Tom and John discuss some of the ramifications of monetary policy in this episode of Wealth Talks! Listen in to get their take on the whole gold/silver/crypto question.

Resources:

A History of Money and Banking – Documentary premier with the McFie family via Zoom on Wed March 23rd.
Email steven@life-benefits.com to request the Zoom link.

Mar 15, 2022

It wasn’t just the Beatles who talked about money in their song Can’t Buy Me Love. Money is a common thread which is evident throughout all of history and is a frequent subject throughout the Bible.

We are supposed to manage money... not the other way around. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss some common problems they see when it comes to money management.

Resources:
https://www.life-benefits.com/prescription-for-wealth-book/Prescription for Wealth – free download: 
https://www.life-benefits.com/store/Prescription for Wealth - Paperback: 

Mar 8, 2022

Constellation is in the process of a deal with Ohio National, a change which would turn Ohio National from a mutual company to a stock held company. How will this change their policies? Should you keep your existing Ohio National policies?

 

Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John bring you some important points on what you want to know about Ohio National and the upcoming changes.

Mar 1, 2022

What does “paying up” a policy mean? Is it a good thing? What about using a term rider instead? What does FPUA mean?

Listen in as Tom and John answer these questions and discuss some things you’ll want to be aware of if you plan on “paying up” your policy.

Feb 23, 2022

Some people thrive in the spotlight of competition, while others feel threatened. Competition is often seen as a negative thing, but truly fair competition understood in the right spirit can be a great blessing especially as a long-term strategy.

The attitude with which we approach this subject makes a huge difference in how we treat an Employer, Customers, Competitors and even Family members. What may surprise you is that your attitude toward competition and getting money versus earning money may limit you more than anyone or anything else.

When it comes to managing money there is much more to the picture than the negative side of competition. Competing by the rules and with the right attitude is a great asset in your wealth-building endeavors

Feb 15, 2022

One of the great problems our nation faces today is the ingratitude of its citizens. Turns out, it is very easy to point out the wrongs and injustices committed by those who came before us.

Many times, we see those faults more keenly if we have an inclination to commit them ourselves. But it is also important, although, perhaps, not so easy, to remember and commend the good things they did.

Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss the pressing question, “Is America, with all its faults, still worth saving?”

Feb 9, 2022

The McFie family recently read a book together titled Oh, Money! Money! by Eleanor H. Porter and we highly recommended it.

Humans have an integral relationship with money, especially when you realize that the Hebrew word for the first man, Adam, is closely related to the Hebrew words both for blood and money.

In fact, the Bible mentions money about 140 times which is more than nearly any other subject. Obviously financial matters are important, especially if you want to follow the Biblical blueprint when it comes to managing your money wisely.

Feb 1, 2022

Rumor is an emotional roller-coaster which can prove embarrassing, painful, and costly. While it may be natural to react to a rumor, people who react to rumors often pay a price for their actions.

So how can one assess a rumor and respond rationally? Today on Wealth Talks, John is joined by Jesse McFie. Together they discuss rumors, and how to respond in a way that limits the negative impact on your finances and other life decisions.

 

Resources:

Life Benefit’s Store: https://www.life-benefits.com/store/

jessemcfie - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessemcfie/

Jan 26, 2022

Why are people so infatuated with “giving back”? Why do some people settle for failure almost in the face of success? Why are some rashly confident?
On today’s episode, Tom and John discuss the imposter syndrome and the interesting behavior patterns it can cause.
Listen Now!


Resources:
How to Build Sustainable Wealth

Jan 18, 2022

There are many spider webs out there, not all of them are made by eight legged arthropods. Many are spun specifically to snare gullible, greedy or unaware humans.

It’s a dangerous time to be a fly... join Tom and John as they clear up some of these sticky webs on today’s episode.

Listen now!

Resources:

How to Build Sustainable Wealth

Jan 12, 2022

Politics have a BIG impact on what we do with our money. Laws, rules, and regulations restrict and penalize us depending on where we store and how we use our money, and taxes cut a chunk right off the top regardless.

But there is a financial tool left to us which is still, comparatively, free from restrictions and penalties. Find out more on Wealth Talks.

Jan 4, 2022

It isn’t often one spends $50,000 in a single day without previously intending to, but sometimes it happens. Todays on Wealth Talks you’ll hear the story and find out what “happened”.

 

Resources:
Building a Secure Financial Foundation:https://www.life-benefits.com/videos/how-to-build-a-secure-financial-foundation/

@brothersfabshop - Instagram

Dec 28, 2021

The new year is almost here. Starting January 1st we often see more people outside, walking, jogging or running working on their “resolutions”. This usually lasts for a couple of weeks after which the people, as well as their resolutions perhaps, fade into obscurity.

Are these resolutions not merely confessions?

On today’s episode with special guest Ben McFie, you will learn how to make New Year’s goals which will last long after the first two weeks of January. Listen Now

 

Resources: Goal Setting with Tom Ziglar: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/lifebenefits/Audio/Teleconferences/2017/Tom+Ziglar+Jan+2017.mp3

Dec 21, 2021

As excited as everyone seems around Christmas, a lot of people report experiencing “post-holiday blues”. Interestingly, over 40% of Americans go into debt to buy Christmas gifts. Might this new debt contribute to their post-holiday blues? We thought s

Dec 14, 2021

If you’ve been “around” in the insurance world, you’ve probably heard about a term rider.

It is quite common to see an insurance policy with a term rider attached, but this doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. In fact, many times, putting a term rider on a policy makes no sense at all.

Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss term riders and why they don’t often like them.

 

Resources:
Policy Class: https://www.life-benefits.com/store-detail#policy-class

Prescription for Wealth: https://www.life-benefits.com/prescription-for-wealth-book/

Dec 7, 2021

Taxes have been around for a very long time indeed. If we look at the history of taxes in the United States, we notice a curious phenomenon... taxes rarely decrease over time. For some reason, taxes tend to go up!

Guess what? They could be going up again! As cheerful as this may be to DC’ers, a few of us American citizens find this upsetting.

So, what should we do to ensure we don’t pay more in taxes than we must? Listen now on Wealth Talks.

 

Resources: How to Build Sustainable Wealth: https://www.life-benefits.com/store/

Dec 1, 2021

With college tuition increasing and student loans becoming a real problem, the question presents itself: Is college still worth it?

Many college students graduate and work jobs completely unrelated to their degree. But at least they are thousands of dollars in debt. That always makes the future seem bright!

Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John take a hard look at college education. Is it necessary? Is it useful? Is it dangerous? Listen now on Wealth Talks.

Nov 24, 2021

There is a new rule pending approval which could dramatically change 401(k)s. If the ruling is approved, 401k plan managers, while choosing investments, will have to consider the ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Governance factors) of investments for the plan. Generally speaking, fees on ESG funds are higher and there is some research which shows the ESG market may have already peaked.

 

Despite privately held beliefs on whether investments based on ESG criteria are generally better/worse than other investments, these factors, combined or individually, could hurt 401k balances.

 

Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss this problem and some ideas for working against a disintegrating status quo.

 

Resources: How to Build Sustainable Wealth: https://www.life-benefits.com/store/

Nov 17, 2021

Ever heard that? It seems to be a prevailing theme nowadays. Look to the experts. Don’t ask questions. Do what you’re told. Looking to the experts is fine but relying solely on them can be catastrophic. We have to exercise discretion and make our own decisions. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss some of the core thought processes we need to have to be financially savvy.

Nov 9, 2021

We live in a world of lies. This isn’t anything new or unique to this time in history. We’ve been living in a world of lies for a long time. So, who should we trust? The government? Yeah, not us either. On today’s episode, Tom and John share what we need to know to survive in our “world of lies”.

Resources: Relative Truth is No Truth - Podcast

Understanding Different World Views - Interview with Krish Dhanam

Nov 3, 2021

Taxing the rich is a topic many elected officials harp on with a religious zeal. Despite their moral high tone, taxes on the rich seem to do more damage to the middle and lower classes. The income tax, supposedly to penalize rich tycoons, ended up being paid mostly by people other than the rich. Whoops! Guess it’s time for a new tax. Any suggestions for a name?

On today’s episode, Tom and John discuss how we can avoid getting squelched by taxes and inflation... it’s one of the few weapons we have left.

Resources

The Creature from Jekyll Island

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