This episode focuses on the concept of carefully investing in one's financial foundation by creating an emergency and opportunity fund, ideally stored in the life insurance industry for life-long accessibility. This fund should be liquid, tax-free, earning a competitive rate, and able to fund any opportunities that come one's choices, and its size should vary based on the kind of deals one seeks. It ensures one doesn't run into financial difficulties like the person mentioned who had sold a business and then invested unfittingly. The hosts, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler, discuss the importance o ..read more

Kim and Spencer discuss drawing on experts' knowledge instead of trying to become an expert in all areas. They highlight the importance of self-guided learning and financial education, and the current trends in both. The hosts mention the 'who, not how’ philosophy that involves leaning on expert advice rather than trying to become an expert in all areas.  Kim shares her experience with financial education, emphasizing the need to simplify complex financial topics for consumers. They discuss the societal obsession with retirement at age 65, which they view as harmful.  Prosperity Thin ..read more

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 a ..read more

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, thou ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 T ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 t ..read more