Remnant Finance - Infinite Banking (IBC) and Capital Control

Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Out Print the Fed with 1% per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEThis episode dismantles the top seven objections one by one. We're answering them directly and showing why most criticisms reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of what whole life insurance actually is. If you've ever hesitated to explore IBC because something you read online gave you pause, this is the episode for you.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment 07:40 – Objection 1: Whole life is a terrible investment 15:45 – Objection 2: The rate of return is terrible 26:35 – Objection 3: You don't break even for years 34:45 – Objections 4 & 5: Why pay interest to borrow my own money? 45:25 – Objection 6: Agents make huge commissions 57:50 – Objection 7: This only works if you're rich 1:02:05 – Closing segmentKey Takeaways:It's not an investment—it's savings. Whole life has no risk of loss, which by definition means it's not an investment. It's a savings vehicle with guarantees, privacy, and a death benefit. Stop comparing it to the S&P 500.Rate of return isn't the only metric. The best-performing asset changes depending on your timeframe. Chasing returns is how people buy high and sell low. Wealthy investors prioritize control, understanding, and risk management before rate of return.Policy loans aren't "borrowing your own money." You're borrowing the insurance company's money, collateralized by your cash value. Your money keeps compounding. That's the entire point.Commissions aren't the gotcha people think. If agents wanted easy money, they'd get a securities license and collect 1% AUM fees for life. Whole life is harder to sell and pays less over time than traditional financial advising.Is Infinite Banking a scam? If you've spent five minutes researching IBC online, you've seen the accusations. These objections are everywhere—YouTube comments, Reddit threads, Dave Ramsey clips. They sound convincing. They're also wrong.

Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Out Print the Fed with 1% per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEThis episode examines Jordi Visser's recent analysis on what AI means for the labor market, why this isn't like previous technological disruptions, and how to position yourself financially when the old rules no longer apply.We talk through the psychological impact on anyone raised in the meritocracy, why competing against entities that never sleep and improve every six months is fundamentally different than competing against other humans, and what it actually looks like to build a two-year financial runway.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment01:35 – Jordi Visser article introduction 06:45 – The danger of refusing to update with new information 09:15 – I built an arbitrage bot in 12 minutes with zero coding knowledge 14:45 – Q3 2025: GDP up, profits up, employment down 16:30 – "Your labor is no longer required for our prosperity" 19:55 – The original 10,000-year bargain between labor and capital 23:10 – Today's graduates competing against entities 31:45 – Why whole life insurance shines brighter in this environment 40:15 – Uber drivers protesting robo-taxis ten years after disrupting taxis 52:30 – Building your runway 58:00 – Closing thoughts and how to position your assetsKey Takeaways:This isn't the Industrial Revolution 2.0. Previous disruptions eliminated jobs but created surplus that funded new roles. AI breaks that chain—digital employees don't need wages, don't become consumers, and improve exponentially every six months.The math changed. A college degree once guaranteed middle-class stability. Now it puts you in direct competition with entities that work 24/7, remember everything, and have no upper bound on capability.Own assets or get left behind. When capital no longer depends on labor, asset prices can rise indefinitely while wages stagnate. Position yourself on the side of the equation that benefits.Build your runway now. Hans tracks daily burn rate and is targeting two years of expenses in emergency reserves. Calculate yours: monthly expenses ÷ 30 = daily burn. Emergency fund ÷ daily burn = runway in days.Protect, save, grow still applies—maybe more than ever. Guaranteed growth vehicles, physical precious metals, crypto, rental properties, and options trading all have a place in a portfolio built for uncertainty.The social contract between labor and capital has held for 10,000 years: work generates value, value generates wages, wages generate surplus. Q3 2025 may have broken that contract permanently. GDP grew 4.3%, corporate profits hit record highs—and job growth collapsed to near zero. For the first time in history, the economy is thriving without creating jobs.

Out Print the Fed with 1% per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsBook a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Email us at info@remnantfinance.com !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEYou've heard us talk about Low Stress Trading for months now. You've seen the testimonials in the chat. Maybe you're still on the fence. This episode is the deep dive—we're breaking down exactly how IBC and options trading work together, running the actual math (even with worst-case assumptions), and sharing real results from clients who started trading less than four months ago.We walk through the order of operations: should you fund your trading account first or pay premium first? How do policy loans actually integrate with a brokerage account? And what happens when the market eventually turns?We also address the elephant in the room—why some people think this is a scam, and why that criticism fundamentally misunderstands how the strategy works.If you've been waiting for proof of concept before jumping in, this episode gives you the numbers and the framework..Chapters:00:00 – Opening segment01:35 – Credit card discussion04:42 – IBC + low stress trading integration06:18 – Three core questions we're answering this episode07:43 – Everything financial is connected—your dollars are one ecosystem09:27 – Will the bull market last forever?11:08 – Why it's felt like the bottom could fall out for five years straight13:47 – The importance of growth strategy even within protect-save-grow14:53 – What happens when the market tanks and trading gets harder16:02 – Why having capital on the sideline matters19:03 – Using one policy for investing, one as an untouched emergency fund22:13 – Treating the policy loan as interest-only (and why that's different than a car loan)25:22 – Brian's whiteboard: $50K policy loan compounding at 1%/week28:54 – Year-by-year breakdown with taxes and loan interest factored in37:42 – Worst-case scenario still produces 31% annual returns40:07 – Order of operations: fund premium first or trading first?43:58 – Why protect-save-grow means IBC comes before trading46:47 – Worst-case math revisited: 8% interest, 30% tax, 0.8% weekly returns54:18 – "Best scam I've ever been a part of"58:02 – The value of a structured education vs. free YouTube1:01:37 – Closing thoughts and how to joinKey Takeaways:IBC and trading aren't separate strategies—they integrate. Every dollar in your financial life is connected. Using policy loans to fund a trading account lets your capital work in two places at once: compounding in your policy and generating returns in the market.The math works even under worst-case assumptions. At 8% loan interest, 30% taxes, and only 0.8% weekly returns, a $50K policy loan still produces roughly 31% annual returns. With more realistic numbers, the results are dramatically better.Order of operations matters. Fund your IBC premium first, then borrow against it to trade. This keeps protection in place, maximizes tax benefits, and lets your policy cash value grow uninterrupted.You control everything. Trades happen in your own brokerage account (Schwab, Robinhood, etc.). No one else touches your money. The "scam" criticism misunderstands the structure entirely.Real clients are seeing real results. Members of our trading group are reporting 1%+ weekly returns, with some replacing significant portions of their income in under four months.Having capital on the sideline matters. When the next market downturn comes, those with cash available in their policies will be positioned to buy at the bottom

Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Email us at info@remnantfinance.com !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEYou've been listening to the podcast. You've read Nelson Nash. You're sold on IBC. But now what? What actually happens when you reach out to an agency like Remnant Finance?This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at our entire process—from the first intro call to policy delivery and years of ongoing service. We break down the three things you should look for in an advisor (and why only two of them are actually required), explain why we start underwriting before we've finalized your policy design, and get honest about what kind of client we work best with.We also talk about what separates good IBC practitioners from agents who just have a license and a pitch. Spoiler: most people selling life insurance know less about it than you will after a few calls with us. That's not arrogance—our own company reps have told us that.If you're evaluating whether to work with us or someone else, this episode gives you the full picture of what we do, how we do it, and why we do it that way.Chapters:00:00 – Opening segment03:25 – The problem with "I can do IBC" advisors at big firms06:30 – The three credentials: license, company contract, NNI certification08:35 – Why getting a life license is dangerously easy09:45 – Company selection: mutual companies and what makes them IBC-ready10:45 – Captive vs. independent agents13:05 – Why we work with two primary carriers21:05 – What NNI certification actually involves23:45 – Why insurance companies love NNI business (persistency)28:05 – Our process starts: the intro call31:00 – When IBC isn't the right fit (yet)33:00 – Why we filter for worldview—and why that's actually good for you36:45 – "If you have to drag them in, you'll have to drag them around"37:15 – The intake form and application process38:25 – Why we apply for more coverage than you might need43:50 – How underwriting requirements work (the flow chart)47:25 – Strategy calls while underwriting happens in the background52:15 – Policy review: Loom walkthrough vs. live Zoom call55:00 – Policy in force—now what?56:45 – The range of ongoing service: hands-off to hands-on59:00 – There's no industry requirement for ongoing service—ask your agent1:04:45 – Closing thoughts and how to book a callKey Takeaways:A license is just the first step. Getting a life license is easy—memorize a study guide, pay a fee, pass a test. It doesn't mean someone knows how to structure a policy for IBC.Company selection is critical. Only about 10-12 mutual companies can write policies the way Nelson Nash taught. Your agent needs a contract with one of them—and ideally understands the differences between them.Captive agents are limited. If your advisor works for a single company (like Northwestern Mutual), they can only offer that company's products. Independent brokers can match you with the carrier that fits your situation.NNI certification isn't required, but it matters. It's not a legal requirement to sell IBC-style policies, but it signals that an advisor has gone through specific training in Nelson Nash's methodology and stays connected to ongoing education.We start underwriting early—on purpose. The application process takes 4-6+ weeks. We submit it before finalizing your policy structure so the company is waiting on us, not the other way around. Think of it like a mortgage pre-approval.Education happens throughout. Expect 2-4+ calls before your policy is even issued. We want you to understand what you're buying, how it works, and how to use it. This should be the asset you understand the most.

Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Email us at info@remnantfinance.com !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEThis episode dives into the macroeconomic chaos of 2025. Hans breaks down the yen carry trade, quantitative easing, and why the 10-year Treasury isn't budging despite Fed rate cuts. Brian connects it back to what matters: how you position your family's finances when nobody knows what's coming next.The tension is real. On one hand, the debasement trade says go long equities—they're going to keep printing money and asset prices will rise. On the other hand, forward P/E ratios are at 23x, historically correlated with flat or negative real returns over the next decade. And then there's AI—a real time Black Swan breaking every economic model we thought we understood.Chapters:00:00 – Opening segment01:25 – 2025 macro overview: building resilience against all outcomes05:05 – Fed rate divergence: Japan raising while the US cuts06:55 – The yen carry trade explained10:30 – Quantitative easing: how the Fed creates money through primary dealers13:45 – The Cantillon effect and why Wall Street benefits first15:15 – Congress is the root cause, not the Fed17:05 – Why Austrian economists were partially wrong about 2008 QE19:30 – Will this round of QE hit faster?21:45 – The bond market is calling the Fed's bluff25:45 – The case for growth assets in an inflationary environment28:00 – Forward P/E at 23x: what the metric means34:05 – How forward P/E correlates with 10-year returns40:30 – Why you need both growth and guaranteed savings42:00 – The dual paths of wealth: protection and growth45:15 – The house fire story50:10 – AI as the wildcard disrupting all economic models53:05 – The slow-motion Black Swan we're living through56:45 – The 1994 email clip: we're there again with AI59:00 – Closing segmentKey Takeaways:Two Narratives, One Strategy: The inflation/debasement trade says buy growth assets. Elevated P/E ratios say expect flat returns. Both are valid—which is why you need exposure to both growth and guarantees.The Fed Isn't the Root Problem: Congress can't stop spending. The Fed enables it by monetizing debt through quantitative easing. Until spending stops, money printing won't stop.The Bond Market Doesn't Believe the Fed: Rate cuts should lower mortgage rates. They haven't. The 10-year Treasury is rising because bond buyers are pricing in continued inflation and fiscal recklessness.Forward P/E Matters: At 23x, historical data shows a strong correlation with flat inflation-adjusted returns over the next decade. That's not a prediction—it's a data point worth considering.AI Changes Everything (Maybe): What took 30 years of internet development now happens in 12 months with AI. It could accelerate productivity beyond anything we've measured—or it could be a bubble. Nobody knows. Plan accordingly.Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! The Fed just cut rates. Japan just raised theirs to a 30-year high. The bond market is calling the Fed's bluff. And Congress keeps maxing out credit cards while writing their own spending limit increases. What does this mean for your money—and how do you plan when the signals are screaming opposite things?The Dual Paths of Wealth: You're always walking two roads—protection and growth. Whole life insurance designed for IBC lets you do both simultaneously: guaranteed savings you can leverage into growth assets without abandoning either path.

Many philosophers have contemplated the inevitability of death and taxes. But despite knowing both are coming, most people avoid planning for either until it's too late. What happens when you die without a proper estate plan? What's the difference between a will and a trust? And why does the government already have an estate plan for you—whether you like it or not?This episode tackles estate planning head-on. Hans walks through the foundational concepts from his CLU coursework while Brian shares the painful reality of navigating Pennsylvania's probate system after losing his mother. The contrast is striking: life insurance proceeds arrived within a week, tax-free and hassle-free. Everything else? A year-long nightmare involving shyster attorneys, arbitrary timelines, and a state government eager to collect its pound of flesh.The episode also addresses a critical oversight many families make: naming minor children as contingent beneficiaries on life insurance policies. Insurance companies cannot pay minors directly, which reintroduces the exact inefficiencies you were trying to avoid. One possible solution? Establish a trust and name it as your contingent beneficiary.Chapters:00:00 – Opening segment02:00 – Why estate planning matters for everyone03:30 – Brian's probate experience in Pennsylvania07:30 – The one-year waiting period and attorney fees11:45 – Life insurance: the easiest transfer by far15:00 – Definition of estate planning: accumulate, manage, conserve, transfer17:30 – Effective vs. efficient transfers explained19:45 – The three places your assets can go24:00 – Federal estate tax: 40% above the exemption29:00 – The five-year thought exercise37:00 – Minor children as beneficiaries: the hidden problem43:30 – What would change if you had five years left?54:00 – Heritage over inheritance: passing down more than money59:05 - Closing SegmentKey Takeaways:You Already Have an Estate Plan: If you haven't created one, the government has a default plan for you—and it prioritizes creditors and bureaucratic process over your family's needs.A Will Is Not Enough: Wills direct the probate court on asset distribution, but assets still go through a lengthy, costly, public legal process. Trusts bypass probate entirely.Life Insurance Skips the Mess: Death benefits transfer directly to beneficiaries, tax-free, within days—no court involvement, no waiting periods, no attorney fees.Don't Name Minors as Beneficiaries: Insurance companies cannot pay children directly. Name a trust as your contingent beneficiary to maintain efficiency and control.The Five-Year Exercise Changes Everything: If you knew your exact death date, your priorities would shift immediately. Use that clarity now—maximize protection, spend time with family, stop deferring what matters.Estate Planning Is for the Living: Half of estate planning—accumulation and management—happens while you're alive. This isn't just about death; it's about building and protecting wealth today.Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !

Joe Withrow, Brian Moody, and Hans Toohey deliver a joint strategy session on building a financial foundation that survives contact with reality. Why does traditional financial planning put growth before protection? What happens when your plan gets punched in the face? And why is Infinite Banking the only savings vehicle that accomplishes two critical goals simultaneously?Most people have been trained to think their 401(k) is savings and their term life insurance is "just in case." They're told to focus on growth—index funds, average rates of return, retirement projections—while protection and actual savings become afterthoughts. But when job loss hits, disability strikes, or markets crater, the whole plan collapses. This episode reveals the proper order of operations: protect first, save second, grow third. Hans breaks down why "average rate of return" is a meaningless data point. Brian illustrates the parallel paths of protection and wealth accumulation with the diagram that makes it all click. And Joe explains why buying insurance isn't an expense if you do it correctly—it's saving money that immediately becomes accessible capital.The conversation covers IBC mechanics, policy loans that don't disrupt compounding, real estate purchases funded with cash value, the power of dinner table time for passing down values, and why building generational wealth starts with one decision: get the foundation right, then everything else becomes possible.Chapters:00:00 - Opening segment01:25 - New Year's resolutions: tangible goals vs. vague aspirations08:50 - The invention of "Retirement Inc." in the 1970s11:05 - Protect, Save, Grow: the proper order of operations13:10 - What traditional CFPs get wrong about protection14:35 - Why "average rate of return" is a useless metric16:40 - Brian's parallel paths diagram begins19:30 - The two parallel paths: protection and wealth accumulation22:30 - What can disrupt the wealth curve? (audience participation)25:50 - Poor investment decisions: the most common sabotage27:05 - Infinite money printing: Congress is the real villain30:05 - Low Stress Options trading: the 1% per week framework32:25 - Why people abandon the framework (and regret it)33:00 - Systematizing savings: DCA into gold and Bitcoin every week36:25 - UPMA for fractional gold ownership37:45 - IBC: not an expense, it's saving money39:15 - The kids' policies: $3,000 payment = $3,500 cash value40:10 - Legal protection: equity in life insurance vs. bank accounts41:15 - Brian: IBC's rate isn't big compared to investments, but...42:50 - Whole life matches a guaranteed event (death) with guaranteed outcome44:30 - Joe's real estate purchases funded by policy loans45:30 - Hans breaks down policy loan mechanics (not simple interest)47:40 - Annual compounding with principal-only repayments48:15 - Hans's approach: keep loans levered for LSO trading49:45 - Cash doesn't find opportunities, opportunities find cash51:00 - Brian's land purchase: opportunity requires capital53:10 - Making purchases for freedom and security, not money itself59:30 - Actionable next steps1:08:40 - Heritage over inheritance: building bloodline strength1:09:30 - The Five Pillars: financial is just one piece1:10:10 - Passing down American values and family culture1:12:25 - Dinner table time: 90 minutes in the '70s vs. 11 minutes today1:14:30 - Start at your locus of control and expand outward1:15:20 - Multi-generational thinking: buying IBC for grandkids1:27:00 - Closing segmentVisit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !

Brian breaks down the most misunderstood aspect of Infinite Banking: loan repayments. Why do we pay ourselves back at market rates? What does EVA actually mean? And what happens when you pay yourself more than the insurance company charges?Most people think being their own banker means they can be loose with repayment—skip payments, pay whenever, charge themselves whatever rate feels right. You can, per the contract. But should you? This episode reveals why maintaining market-rate discipline for the full loan duration is what separates wealth builders from people who just talk about IBC. Brian explains where that "extra interest" actually goes, how to decide how much to pay against your loan, and how Parkinson's Law can destroy generational wealth before it ever gets started.Discipline is what builds legacy wealth. Without it, you're just the worst kind of bank: one with no standards, no discipline, and ultimately no capital.00:00 - Opening segment00:40 - Introduction: Why loan repayments trip people up01:30 - Policy loan mechanics: you're not withdrawing, you're borrowing02:10 - Economic Value Added (EVA): the fundamental principle03:05 - Why people go sideways: thinking interest doesn't matter03:30 - Nelson Nash's recommendation: pay market rates for full duration04:40 - What "market rates" actually means05:20 - Maintaining discipline that creates wealth06:30 - The $30K car loan example at 5% over 5 years07:25 - Where does the extra interest go when you pay yourself more?08:30 - The insurance company doesn't care what rate you calculate09:30 - Should you keep paying after the loan is satisfied early?11:00 - Where most people sabotage themselves: the early payoff trap11:30 - Parkinson's Law: expenses rise to meet income12:50 - What to do when your PUAs are maxed out14:00 - Capital deployment vs. consumption: know the difference14:20 - Parkinson's Law destroys generational wealth16:00 - The temptation to "save on interest" (you're paying yourself)17:00 - "But I can make more investing elsewhere" - the speculation trap18:10 - IBC isn't about loopholes, it's about discipline19:10 - Practical implementation: set up auto-pay, treat it like any loan19:40 - The $40K truck example: paying 7% when insurance charges 5%22:30 - Decision tree when your policy is truly maxed26:15 - Income doesn't equal wealth: the $500K pilot who's broke27:00 - The $80K family building dynastic wealth28:40 - Final recap: market rates, full duration, have a plan30:00 - EVA: every loan should create value, every payment should build30:45 - If your practitioner says rates don't matter, run31:20 - The Moody Family Creed and how it applies here31:50 - Closing thoughtsEconomic Value Added (EVA): The fundamental question: did the thing you financed produce more value than the loan cost you? Borrow at 5%, asset returns 8% = positive EVA. Borrow at 5%, thing depreciates = negative EVA.Pay Yourself Market Rates: Nelson Nash recommended paying loans back at market rates or higher— at least what you'd pay elsewhere for similar financing. This maintains the discipline that creates wealth.The Full Duration Principle: Even if you pay a loan off early by using higher interest rates, keep making those payments for the full original term. A 5-year loan means 5 years of payments to your system. The Early Payoff Trap: This is where most people sabotage themselves. Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEChapters:Key Takeaways:Got Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !

Hans and Brian challenge the conventional wisdom around qualified retirement plans and expose the misaligned incentives baked into the 401(k) system.Most people defend their 401(k)s and IRAs with passion—but they're carrying water for institutions whose goals directly conflict with their own. This episode breaks down the four things financial institutions want from your money, reveals the history of how employers shifted pension risk onto employees, and asks the critical question: whose incentives are you serving?The conventional model says lock your money away for 40 years, fund your own retirement, bear all the market risk, and hope you have enough at 65. The qualified plan gives you a 13-year window of control—you can't touch it penalty-free until 59.5, and RMDs force withdrawals starting at 73. That means if you live to 76, you only controlled your money 25% of your life. Meanwhile, the average person retiring today has $537,000 saved but needs $1.5 million. The system is failing, yet people aggressively defend it.Chapters:00:00 - Opening segment 03:40 - Revisiting fundamentals 04:25 - What do financial institutions want from you? 05:25 - The four goals: get your money, hold it systematically, keep it long, give back little 06:40 - We just described a qualified plan 07:50 - The 13-year window: locked until 59.5, forced RMDs at 73 08:45 - Tax benefits: the one real advantage of a Roth 10:00 - Why we're assuming Roth for this discussion 11:30 - The gray area in Roth tax code and the $42 trillion sitting in qualified plans 12:35 - Only controlling your money 25% of your life 13:20 - Teaching kids to be good stewards vs. locking their money away 14:30 - RMD penalties: 25% minimum, up to 50% in some scenarios 16:00 - TSP RMD mechanics: you can't choose which funds to liquidate 17:00 - Taking the employer match and using whole life as a volatility buffer 18:20 - Spending down qualified plans first, not leaving them to heirs 18:50 - The pension system: employers provided capital and bore market risk 21:20 - The shift: now employees fund their own retirement and bear all risk 23:10 - Stockholm Syndrome: aggressively defending the institutions that benefit 24:00 - Median household income $84K, needs $1.5M, average savings $537K 27:40 - Why the average is skewed by millionaires (statistical reality check) 29:25 - Comparing contractual guarantees to projections and prospectuses 31:00 - Strip away the labels: whole life is just an asset, just like mutual funds 32:20 - We want you to understand WHY you believe what you believe 33:35 - The rate of return objection and Nelson's tailwind example 36:15 - Whose incentives align with yours? Insurance companies vs. 401(k) managers 38:05 - Underwriting proves alignment: they want you healthy and financially stable 39:30 - Our mission: cut banks out, create tax-free estates, control your capital 41:15 - Closing thoughtsVisit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !

Hans and Brian break down the four-stage framework for infinite banking mastery, drawn from Factum Financial's work observing how practitioners actually use their policies over time.Most people who buy a whole life policy think they're "doing infinite banking." They're not. They're at Stage One—and most never make it past Stage Three. This episode walks through the progression from Saver to Wealth Builder to Business Banker to Infinite Banker, and explains why defining success is the only way to stop chasing "more" forever.The conventional approach to money says sacrifice now, maybe live on rice and beans, and hope for abundance at 65. The infinite banking model allows you to live in abundance now while building exponentially greater wealth for future generations—but only if you understand what stage you're in and where you're actually going.Chapters: 00:00 - Opening segment03:40 - Why most life insurance is just a drawer document04:50 - Stage One: The Saver (financial education, awareness, saving strategy)06:30 - Why getting the policy doesn't make you proficient08:00 - Stage Two: The Wealth Builder (adding debt strategy and investing strategy)11:15 - Understanding policy loan mechanics and efficient cash flow capture12:00 - Multiple uses of your dollar: saving and debt repayment simultaneously12:35 - Stage Three: The Business Banker (comprehensive integration)14:00 - Raising deductibles and optimizing cash flow across all insurance16:05 - Asset protection and trust structures17:35 - The synergistic effect when investing strategies tie back into the system18:00 - Stage Four: The Infinite Banker (maximum control and financial freedom)18:25 - Jason Lowe's family with 77 policies financing nothing through banks20:05 - The five areas of life: spiritual, personal, family, financial, occupation22:35 - Hans's financial goals: zero budget on health/longevity and slow travel24:30 - Why you need to get comfortable with material goals26:00 - Finance as the area that spreads across everything else27:35 - Even a simple quiet life requires getting financial loose ends tied up29:10 - Leaving disorder vs leaving a legacy31:30 - Identifying which stage you're in and continuously optimizing32:25 - Recap of the four stages32:35 - Contrasting with the conventional "no control" financial planning model34:40 - Closing thoughts Key Takeaways:Stage One - The Saver: Getting the policy in place with financial education, awareness, and a saving strategy. Understanding why you have a term rider, what your MEC limit is, and the basic structure. Many clients can't fully explain these elements a year after purchase—that's normal, but it means you're still at Stage One.Stage Two - The Wealth Builder: Adding debt strategy and investing strategy on top of the whole life chassis. Using policy loans efficiently, understanding being your own banker, and making your dollars work in multiple places simultaneously. Most Remnant Finance clients are here.Stage Three - The Business Banker: Treating family cash flow like a business. Comprehensive integration of cash flow management, optimized insurance strategies (raising deductibles to maximize inflows), asset protection, and trust structures. The synergistic effect where investments flow back into the entire system.Stage Four - The Infinite Banker: True financial freedom with maximum control over your entire financial life. Multi-generational legacy where the next generation understands and participates. Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !

Hans and Brian sit down with the Tax Sherpa team—Neal, Serena, and Fatma —to walk through the tax implications of options trading before it's too late to do anything about it.Most in the Remnant caucus of the Low Stress Options community haven't filed a tax return reflecting this trading activity yet. They're tracking weekly income in their spreadsheets and assume that's what they'll owe taxes on—but the brokerage statements tell a completely different story. The bottom line? If you're making real money trading options, you need actual tax strategy in place now—not in March when it's too late to make adjustments.Chapters: 00:00 - Opening segment02:20 - How options are actually taxed (short-term capital gains, rolling, assignments)06:05 - Active trader vs passive trader: do you want professional trader status?08:35 - The $3,000 capital loss limit explained (and why it's basically a slap in the face)11:05 - Offsetting gains with losses: you can deduct more than $3,000 in the current year13:45 - Tax loss harvesting and why FREC's approach is interesting15:00 - How rolling options creates separate taxable events17:05 - Why the $3,000 limit was never inflation-adjusted (it should be $25-30K today)18:15 - Gambling losses and why they only offset gambling wins20:25 - What your brokerage statement will actually show vs what the tracker shows22:40 - Real estate as a "tax sponge" for offsetting capital gains24:00 - Interest tracing: deducting policy loan interest on Schedule A26:00 - Should you use one policy exclusively for investment loans?28:25 - Why you shouldn't be doing this with TurboTax29:00 - Mortgage interest deduction limits after the Big Beautiful Bill35:20 - Using an LLC for trading: real estate, consulting, or all-in-one?37:55 - Why crypto taxes are endlessly complex (smart contracts, staking, DeFi)47:15 - Wash sale rule: does getting assigned invoke it?55:30 - The Tax Sherpa process: survey, planning, executionKey Takeaways:Options are taxed as short-term capital gains (at your ordinary income rate) in 99% of cases—each contract is a separate taxable event, so rolling creates multiple transactionsThe $3,000 capital loss limit is the NET position—you can offset unlimited gains plus an additional $3,000, then carry forward the remainder into future yearsYour brokerage tracker shows return on equity; Schwab reports each individual trade—they're answering different questions, which is why people are often pleasantly surprised at tax timeIf you're using policy loans to fund trading, you can deduct the interest on Schedule A through interest tracing—but you have to actually pay it and document the allocationProfessional trader status (mark-to-market accounting) is almost never advantageous unless trading is literally your full-time business with substantial daily activity and deductible expensesCustodial accounts for kids don't provide much tax benefit due to kiddie tax rules—and they count against the student for financial aid purposes, unlike parent-held assetsDo your tax planning NOW, not in March—once the year is over, you've lost the ability to make strategic adjustments that could save you tens of thousands of dollarsGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Hans and Brian break down the internet outrage over Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage—and why almost everyone is missing the point. The real issue? Homes aren't going up in value—they're going up in price. And it's not because of creative mortgage products. It's because we've been completely untethered from financial discipline, buying based on monthly payments instead of actual value. The average person moves or refinances every seven years anyway, so whether it's 15, 30, or 50 years doesn't fundamentally change the problem.Hans walks through the net present value discount formula to show why all three mortgage options are mathematically equivalent when you understand time value of money. The key isn't which mortgage term you choose—it's what you do with the cash flow difference and whether you understand human behavior well enough to avoid Parkinson's Law.Plus: why banks love principle-only payments (you're giving them 2055 dollars at full value today), the mortgage recast strategy your lender will never mention, and why the only real solution is controlling the entire banking function yourself so your kids and grandkids never have to step inside a traditional bank.Chapters:00:00 - Opening segment02:28 - Comparing total interest paid: 15 vs 30 vs 50 year mortgages 04:00 - The net present value discount formula explained 06:56 - Why understanding cash flow and equity matters 10:38 - The three variables that determine mortgage mechanics 13:00 - Parkinson's Law and the "compared to what" question 17:16 - Front-loading vs back-loading mortgage payments (policy loan example) 18:33 - The mortgage recast strategy banks won't tell you about 21:39 - Why future dollars are worth less than today's dollars 29:00 - The only two times you're secure in home ownership 30:22 - Taking control of the entire banking function for your family 34:07 - People don't buy homes, they buy monthly payments 37:37 - The already-broken system that 50-year mortgages expose 40:22 - Neil McSpadden's take: this isn't about affordability, it's about liquidity 42:00 - Comparing three different mortgage strategies with whole life policies 47:48 - The seen and the unseen: what are you doing with that capital? 49:00 - Why human behavior matters more than the math 51:00 - Nelson Nash and understanding the banking function firstKey Takeaways:Homes are going up in price, not value—untethered financial behavior and "what can I afford per month" thinking has driven housing costs through the roof for decadesAll mortgage terms (15, 30, 50 year) are mathematically equivalent when you understand net present value discount formula—what matters is what you do with the cash flow differenceWhen you make principle-only payments, you're giving banks full-value 2055 dollars today without any discount—they love this because you're making them whole on payments that should be worth a fraction of their face valueThe average homeowner moves or refinances every seven years, making the actual loan term almost irrelevant—you're not paying off your house anyway, even with a 15-year mortgageMost lenders won't tell you about mortgage recasting—make a lump sum payment (usually $10k minimum), pay a small fee, and they'll recalculate your loan with a lower monthly payment while keeping the same termThe real solution isn't optimizing which mortgage to choose—it's building a family banking system so you control the entire function: the repayment schedule, the equity, and the processGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Brian and Hans record together IN PERSON for the first time at the Factum Financial Infinite Banking Mastery Event in Scottsdale, Arizona, joined by Josh Rose from Factum Financial. This isn't your typical financial conference recap—it's a raw conversation about why the best financial gatherings spend more time discussing kids, vacations, and family legacy than investment returns.Whether you're struggling with the "we don't talk about money" generational curse or wondering how to raise financially literate kids without forcing them into specific careers, this fireside chat challenges everything conventional wisdom teaches about family and finances.Chapters:00:00 - Opening: First in-person recording from Scottsdale02:28 - Introducing Josh Rose and his journey to IBC05:05 - How IBC brings families together vs. traditional finance separating them06:56 - The Five Core Areas (Fab Five): Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Friendship10:38 - Evaluating your life as a wheel—are all areas balanced?17:16 - Living intentionally now vs. locking money away for retirement21:39 - "I don't have access to my money for 3-4 years" objection28:17 - The startup business analogy for whole life policies31:32 - The Future Family Letter: Eliminate bad habits, set standards, create excitement35:47 - Breaking the "we don't talk about money" curse37:37 - Teaching kids about money age-appropriately40:22 - Making "policy" a normal word in your household44:07 - "I want my children to do whatever they want PLUS be a banker"47:48 - Everyone's in two businesses: income generation and banking52:30 - Closing segmentKey Takeaways:Traditional finance promotes individuality and separates families—IBC brings families together through interdependence and shared banking systemsThe Five Core Areas (Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Friendship) create a framework for evaluating whether your life is "running smoothly"—connect the dots to see if your wheel is balancedYour kids are only this age once—IBC removes the false choice between living fully now and saving for later by giving you access to capital while building guaranteed wealthThe "we don't talk about money" generational curse creates financially illiterate children who learn from the world instead of their parents—break this by making "policy" a normal household wordWrite a Future Family Letter to eliminate generational habits you don't want, set clear standards for what you do want, and create excitement about what your family can becomeMake your children bankers first, then let them do whatever career they want—the banking foundation gives them freedom to pursue their passions without financial anxietyTraditional financial planning asks "what will I accumulate by 65?"—IBC asks "how can I live abundantly in all five areas while building generational wealth?"Got Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch just lost $8.5 million in an Indexed Universal Life policy after paying $10.5 million in premiums. This isn't just celebrity drama—it's a case study in why 90%+ of IULs collapse and why we'll never sell one. IULs try to be insurance, savings, and investment all in one product. The result? A policy full of moving parts, changing cap rates, rising mortality charges, and a "path of least resistance" that leads most people to stop funding properly. By your 70s, the annual insurance cost skyrockets while your cash value evaporates. The company transfers risk back to you—the opposite of what insurance should do. Whole life insurance has guaranteed increases, true downside protection, unlimited upside potential, and a 200+ year track record. Don't mix protection, savings, and growth into one product. Keep them separate. Think in years, measure in weeks. And whatever you do, don't "IUL" your financial future.Chapters: 00:00 - Opening segment 01:44 - Kyle Busch $8.5M IUL lawsuit introduced 03:51 - How did this happen? Bobby Samuelson article breakdown 05:43 - Agent structured policy to maximize his compensation 07:21 - Why celebrity cases expose industry-wide problems 09:19 - How IULs work: cap rates, floors, participation rates 13:07 - The mortality charge death spiral explained 14:32 - Real client story18:32 - Why policies collapse in your 70s and 80s 20:18 - Net amount at risk breakdown 22:11 - IULs transfer risk back to you (opposite of insurance) 22:54 - Protect, Save, Grow: Don't mix them 26:13 - Why IULs exist and why they fail 28:17 - Whole life dividends vs IUL flexibility traps 32:52 - Proper protection across all life areas 35:12 - Long-term thinking vs optimization traps 38:17 - Conservative approach to new growth strategies 40:12 - Don't "IUL" your trading or life insurance 42:30 - Closing segmentKey Takeaways:Kyle Busch lost $8.5M of $10.5M in premiums in an IUL—brings national attention to product failure ratesIULs have cap rates (max return), floors (usually 0%), and participation rates—but companies can change caps anytime90%+ of IULs collapse because of human behavior traps and rising mortality charges in later yearsIULs charge monthly mortality based on net amount at risk—when policy underperforms, charges increaseInsurance should transfer risk to the company—IULs transfer risk back to youWhole life has guaranteed increases every year, true downside protection, unlimited upside potential, and 200+ year track recordDon't mix protection, savings, and growth—keep them separate and intentionalThink in years, measure in weeks—stay conservative even when you find better strategiesOnly time to "buy term and invest the difference": when your only other option is an IULGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Most people fail with money because they're stuck in extremes. Underwhelmed by the same old advice like "save more, spend less, lock it away and hope compound interest saves the day." The truth is simple: You are the asset. Your ability to create value is the greatest investment you'll ever have. This episode breaks down Garrett Gunderson's framework for the six money moves that actually matter. Stop locking money away in qualified plans. Stop self-insuring when you should transfer risk. Stop overpaying taxes as a W-2 employee with only 8 deductions when business owners access 475. Focus on cash flow assets that let you live today while building wealth for tomorrow. The penalty for following broken financial philosophies is permanent, but aligning your plan with who you are brings freedom sooner than you think.Chapters:00:25 - Opening Segment04:55 - Why most people fail with money06:35 - You are the greatest asset08:15 - The underwhelming advice: save, spend less, lock it away10:35 - Spend less is capped - grow yourself as an asset instead14:50 - Overwhelmed by conflicting tips19:05 - Teaching value creation20:20 - Step 1: Automate and build liquidity with whole life23:20 - Daily burn rate calculation method (263 days liquidity example)26:50 - Step 2: Transfer risk, don't self-insure29:05 - Pacific Palisades fires: Self-insurance myth exposed33:15 - Step 3: Estate and entity structure (trusts vs wills)39:35 - Step 4: Stop tipping the government41:05 - 8 deductions vs 475: W-2 employees vs business owners43:55 - Sourdough bread business example45:50 - Step 5: Invest in alignment with your investor DNA46:25 - Get to vs have to - does it feel like noise?50:00 - Step 6: Focus on cash flow, not accumulation54:45 - Living today while building for tomorrow57:20 - Closing SegmentKey Takeaways:You are your greatest asset - ability to create value is the greatest investment you'll ever haveStandard advice (save more, spend less, hope for compound interest) keeps you brokeStep 1: Automate liquidity using whole life as emergency fund - calculate daily burn rate to know exact days of liquidityStep 2: Self-insurance is a myth - transfer catastrophic risk to insurance companies for pennies on the dollarStep 3: Get trust in place to avoid probate - if you don't have estate plan, government has one for youStep 4: W-2 employees have 8 tax deductions, business owners with EIN have 475 - create business entity nowStep 5: Invest in your investor DNA - ask "do I GET to do this or HAVE to do this?"Step 6: Focus on cash flow assets, not buy-and-hold accumulation in qualified plansGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

You need to be able to outprint the Fed. To learn a stress-tested way to accelerate your investment capital, go to https://remnantfinance.com/options to learn the framework we discuss this week.AI is transforming the world faster than anyone realizes—and the job market as we know it is about to disappear. In this episode, we speak with Navy nuclear engineer turned entrepreneur Troy Broussard, founder of Low Stress Trading, about how to survive this economic upheaval by creating money faster than the Federal Reserve can devalue it.Troy shares how his unique trading framework is helping ordinary people beat inflation, break free from the traditional “buy and hope” system, and generate consistent weekly income—regardless of what the market does. We explore how artificial intelligence, automation, and Elon Musk's Starlink and Optimus projects are dismantling the old economy and why financial independence now depends on agility, not credentials.The financial paradigms that guided the last ninety years will be counterproductive in the next ninety years. This is an episode about freedom—from inflation, from dependence on failing systems, and from the illusion of job security.Chapters:00:30 - Opening segment04:10 - Elon Musk’s Starlink, Optimus, and the AI revolution10:45 - Why Apple stopped innovating and what it means for investors15:20 - The collapse of old financial paradigms21:00 - The rich don’t pay taxes—they redefine income27:45 - Throwing away 90 years of failed investment logic33:30 - What weekly options really are and why anyone can learn them41:15 - How to make money in an up, down, or sideways market47:20 - Weekly income vs. buy‑and‑hope investing52:00 - Real‑world math: The “lost decade” myth58:30 - Income beats net worth—why cash flow wins every time1:03:45 - Trading through recessions and inflation cycles1:10:50 - Why “too good to be true” is a broken mindset1:18:00 - Generational impact: teaching kids to outpace inflation1:23:40 - Hyper‑compounding: 1% per week means 68% annually1:29:10 - The future of Low Stress Trading’s software revolution1:33:20 - The community that celebrates success, not envy1:38:40 - Closing thoughtsKey Takeaways:AI is rewriting the job market faster than experts predictedElon Musk’s Starlink and Optimus projects will redefine automation and employmentInflation is real, and official CPI numbers are meaningless compared to daily realityThe wealthy build wealth by controlling how income is classified and taxed“Buy and Hold” investing is obsolete in the AI-driven economyWeekly option trading creates consistent, compounding incomeYou can make money in any market by “being the bank” through optionsTeaching kids financial literacy early can make them self-sufficient for lifeThe new financial freedom is independent of jobs, pensions, or Wall StreetLearn Troy’s trading framework at https://remnantfinance.com/options ! Got Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

College tuition has increased 1184% since 1980 while the value of that education has plummeted... The system that worked for our parents' generation has become a debt trap that produces functionally illiterate graduates who can't read, can't write, and are trained to rely on AI for everything. Sixty Illinois schools have zero students reading or doing math at grade level. University professors report students who can't comprehend basic assignments, expect unlimited resubmissions, and ask if reading exams are open book. The goal of college is ideological indoctrination, not education. AI has decimated the value proposition further by replacing the exact jobs that required degrees - law firms aren't hiring junior associates because AI does case research instantly, and doctors are being outperformed by diagnostic AI that's 400% more accurate. Meanwhile, trades are booming with massive worker shortages, allowing skilled tradespeople to command premium prices and own their businesses. If your child has a specific passion requiring a degree - nursing, military officer, certain specialized fields - and a plan to pay for it without federal loans, maybe. But the default assumption that kids should go to college from 18-22 needs to die. Take a gap year, start a business, learn a trade, do an apprenticeship, or get your GED at 16 and start community college early. Stop enriching a broken system that leaves your children $40,000 in debt and unemployable.Chapters:00:30 - Opening segment04:30 - The trades are booming while college graduates work at coffee shops06:10 - Bell curve distribution: Why the statistics lie08:15 - Public school assessment failure11:30 - AI has made students functionally illiterate15:25 - The $1.7 trillion student loan debt crisis20:00 - 50% of graduates never work in their field of study28:25 - Educate your children outside the system33:25 - College degree now a liability when hiring34:45 - Charlie Kirk built $100M business with community college degree36:40 - California homeschool charter system under attack by teachers' unions42:00 - Start a business, learn taxes, understand the real world first43:00 - Get your GED at 16 and start community college early46:00 - High school diploma is worthless - challenge the assumption49:20 - When college might make sense50:10 - IBC as a tool to fund education without federal loans51:10 - Internships don't require college enrollment52:05 - Closing segmentKey Takeaways:College tuition has increased 1184% since 1980 The value of a college education has gone down dramatically as costs skyrocketedAverage federal student loan debt per borrower is nearly $40,000, totaling $1.7 trillion nationallyFor white males specifically, average income is now LOWER with a college degree than withoutAI has made the college degree nearly obsolete by replacing the exact jobs that required them50% of college graduates never work in their field of studyHigh school diploma is worthless - nobody ever asks for itUse IBC to fund education without federal loans if you must goInternships don't require college enrollment - 18-year-olds can approach businesses directlyGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

What happens if you can't afford your whole life insurance premium anymore? It's the most common concern when people design large policies for Infinite Banking: "I don't want to pay this huge premium until I'm 95 years old." The truth is, once you understand what premium is doing for you—building momentum, creating guaranteed growth, and establishing your family banking system—you won't want to stop. But life happens. Income disruptions, career changes, or simply changing priorities might make you reconsider. That's why understanding your contractual rights matters. There are five distinct options when you can't or won't continue paying premiums, and most people only know about the worst one: surrendering for cash. This episode breaks down all five options, from the contractual non-forfeiture provisions required by state law to the optimal strategy that lets your policy sustain itself. We explain extended term insurance, reduced paid-up insurance, automatic premium loans, and the dividend payment strategy—plus why working with an authorized IBC practitioner ensures you actually have access to these options. The goal isn't to plan your exit from day one, but to understand the full contract you're entering and know you have control no matter what happens.Chapters:00:00 - Opening segment07:00 - Introduction to non-forfeiture options and PUA  10:00 - Four contractual non-forfeiture options overview  11:20 - Cash value refresher13:00 - Net present value14:40 - Dave Ramsey's misrepresentation   17:50 - Company exposure and why cash value grows over time  18:55 - Option 1: Cash surrender value (closing the policy)  20:30 - Option 2: Extended term insurance explained  25:45 - Option 3: Automatic premium loan (APL)  27:00 - When APL makes sense: income disruption scenarios  32:00 - Base premium vs. total premium: What you actually need to sustain  35:00 - Option 4: Reduced paid-up insurance (RPU)  36:25 - Why you can't RPU before year seven (MEC rules)  42:15 - How using dividends changes projections  44:50 - Option 5: Using dividends to pay premiums (the optimal strategy)  48:05 - Keeping premium door open  52:00 - Protection and savings before speculation  54:10 - Keeping the wall between savings and investments  56:30 - Final thoughtsKey Takeaways:- Cash surrender value is not separate from death benefit—it's your equity in the future payment at present value- There are 5 total options when you can't pay premium: 4 contractual non-forfeiture options plus the dividend strategy- Cash surrender (Option 1): Walk away with equity, lose all coverage—least recommended option- Extended term insurance (Option 2): Same death benefit dollar amount, reduced timeframe based on cash value- Reduced paid-up insurance (Option 3): Same timeframe (whole life), reduced death benefit, no future premiums required- Automatic premium loan (Option 4): Company loans against cash value to pay base premium automatically- Dividend payment (Option 5): Use policy dividends to pay base premium—the optimal approach for mature policies- Not all whole life companies support optimal IBC design—must have PUA riders available- Work only with Nelson Nash Institute authorized practitioners to ensure proper policy structure- Goal is never to stop paying premium once you understand what it's doing for your family banking system- Your whole life policy should be the asset you understand most completely before signingGot Questions?Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationLow Stress Trading: https://remnantfinance.com/options  FOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Two tragedies in one week exposed something many conservatives had been denying: we are not all Americans working toward the same goals. When one side celebrates assassination and the other extends olive branches, the asymmetry becomes fatal. If you believe in traditional values, speak openly about Christ, or question progressive orthodoxy, they consider you deserving of violence. The second half of the episode pivots to Parkinson's Law and its application to both time and money. Work expands to fill the time allowed, expenses rise to meet income, and luxuries become necessities. Without forced savings mechanisms like Infinite Banking and cash flow systems, lifestyle inflation will consume every raise and prevent wealth accumulation. The connection is direct: mastering money flow gives you control over time, and controlling your time means living the life you want now rather than deferring everything to a retirement that may never come.Chapters:00:35 - Opening 02:15 - Ukrainian train murder and Charlie Kirk assassination05:10 - The celebration of violence by the left09:45 - The leftist flowchart for responding to violence11:40 - The myth of "national conversation" exposed14:30 - First Amendment misunderstanding and employment consequences16:30 - Cancel culture hypocrisy: bodily autonomy vs. speech24:10 - DC transformation through force: crime to safety overnight25:20 - Parkinson's Law 26:30 - Becoming Your Own Banker30:30 - Forced savings through IBC vs. flexible premium policies32:20 - Why UL and IUL policies fail at 90%+ rates37:30 - Funneling raises into policy premiums to avoid lifestyle inflation38:00 - Tax refund strategy40:50 - Closing thoughts and call to actionKey Takeaways:- Political violence is almost exclusively a leftist phenomenon- Celebration of Charlie Kirk's murder came from mainstream sources, not fringe accounts- The "national conversation" narrative was always a lie - they want compliance, not dialogue- Losing your job for speech is not a First Amendment violation- First Amendment protects you from government censorship, not employer consequences- Same people demanding speech consequences for conservatives opposed vaccine mandate employment termination- Work expands to fill the time envelope allowed- Expenses rise to equal income without intervention- Luxuries once enjoyed become necessities (air conditioning, heated seats, smartphones)- Without forced mechanisms, lifestyle inflation consumes all income increasesGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationLow Stress Trading: https://remnantfinance.com/options FOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

What if your mortgage worked like a checking account? What if every dollar you earned immediately reduced your interest charges? What if you could access your home's equity without getting a second loan or refinancing? Harrison George, the nation's top All-in-One loan producer, reveals a mortgage product that flips conventional wisdom on its head.Traditional mortgages trap your equity and front-load interest payments so heavily that at 5.625%, you pay 100% of your loan amount in interest alone. The All-in-One loan integrates your checking account with your mortgage, automatically sweeping deposits to reduce your daily interest calculations while maintaining full access to those funds. This isn't velocity banking with multiple accounts and complex strategies - it's velocity banking simplified into one product.Hans learns the mechanics in real-time while Brian shares his personal experience using the loan to buy property, pay insurance premiums, and access equity for investments. From SOFR-based adjustable rates that outperform fixed mortgages to qualification requirements and practical applications, this episode breaks down how the All-in-One loan can accelerate wealth building for disciplined borrowers ready to rethink everything they know about home financing.Chapters: 00:30 - Intro03:30 - Core philosophy 06:35 - Velocity banking overview and All-in-One simplification 09:40 - All-in-One mechanics: 80% LTV line of credit with integrated banking 17:10 - Debit card strategy and credit card optimization 18:55 - Property eligibility: primary, secondary, and investment properties 24:55 - Who this isn't for: lifestyle inflation and cash flow negative borrowers 26:20 - Psychological shifts: gamifying debt payoff and spending discipline 28:30 - Payment structure: no fixed payments, interest-only charges 30:15 - Emergency flexibility and foreclosure protection advantages 32:05 - Mental shifts and debt payoff gamification 34:50 - SOFR-based interest rates: monthly adjustments and margin selection 40:25 - Traditional mortgage front-loading and total interest percentages 42:00 - Harrison's philosophy on 30-year mortgages as entry tools 44:35 - Brian's IBC integration: using equity for premium payments 46:05 - Practical applications: cars, college, rental properties 1:00:25 - All-in-One loan simulator walkthrough at allinoneloan.com 1:09:10 - Future case study possibilities and closing thoughtsKey Takeaways:All-in-One Loan Mechanics:Functions as checking account integrated with mortgage - every deposit immediately reduces interest charges80% loan-to-value maximum with no traditional monthly payments, only monthly interest chargesSOFR-based rates with 2.5% to 4% margin selection (currently 6.4% to 8.3% range)700+ credit score for primary/second homes, 720+ for investment propertiesMinimum 20-25% down payment depending on property type10-15% reserves of line of credit amount in liquid assetsPositive monthly cash flow of at least 15% of net incomeProvides control and flexibility unavailable in traditional mortgagesEnables strategic use of home equity for wealth-building activitiesGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar!Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationHarrison George Contact: Email: harrison@cmgfi.com Phone: (925) 785-6828 All-in-One Loan Calculator: https://allinoneloan.comFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCE Youtube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance) Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.id=61560694316588) Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance) TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE