Have you ever bought something you thought was nice only to find out… it’s not the real deal? Almost every good item has knockoffs, and many people get suckered into buying them. It’s a terrible feeling, but it happens. Do you have the discernment necessary to keep from getting suckered financially? Listen now to Wealth …

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Buying a home is the biggest investment many Americans ever make, fortunately homebuying advice is as abundant as zucchini in July. Many advocate extra mortgage payments to pay everything off as quickly as possible. Others staunchly declare you should never make an extra mortgage payment. What should you do? Listen now on Wealth Talks Resources: …

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Becoming wealthy isn’t something which happens to anyone. It is the result of careful planning, wise choices, and definite actions. If you really want to become wealthy and are willing to put in the work, this podcast is for you. Listen here on Wealth Talks. Resources: A Biblical Guide to Personal Finance Winning Your Financial …

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Making large financial decisions can be difficult. It’s one thing to analyze the facts once you have them, but sorting through countless opinions looking for facts can be exhausting and overwhelming. Instead of researching every financial decision, some people like to find a person or expert they mostly agree with, or believe is knowledgeable, and …

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Over the last few years things happened in our nation like we’d never seen before. Almost overnight industry stopped, businesses shuttered their doors, shopping centers were empty, and highways deserted. What started out as a temporary 2 week pause dragged on and on, and suddenly the possibility of losing one’s job became very real for …

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What started out as a strange new game in the 1960s, the result of a lost shuttlecock on a family vacation, has suddenly caught on. Pickleball is rapidly growing across America as many people try the sport and then find they can’t stop playing. If you’ve never played, you might find this hard to believe, …

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OUTLINE: Understanding 412(e)(3) Plans Tax Advantages of 412(e)(3) Plans Enhanced Retirement Benefits Customization and Flexibility Estate Planning Benefits Conclusion In the realm of retirement planning, 412(e)(3) plans have become an attractive option for individuals and businesses seeking tax-efficient strategies. These plans, named after the section of the Internal Revenue Code that governs them, offer a …

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The robbers didn’t kick the door in, bust the safe or leave fingerprints on the entry way table, they didn’t break the windows, damage furniture or rip out the TVs. Inflation is such a clever thief, many people never realize they are systematically being stolen from. If you don’t know this about inflation, you owe …

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Table of Contents: OUTLINE: Lessons from Prince’s Estate Other Trust Solutions for Estate Tax Planning Value of Whole Life Insurance in Estate Planning Estate Plan Reviews and Adjustments   Owning whole life insurance has always been an exceptional way to plan for an estate. It provides an income tax-free inheritance to those who are the …

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Many people base their actions on an ever-changing perception of reality instead of time-tested truth. But the Bible tells us that “whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Only 43% of Americans today say they believe money is important. As Zig Ziglar pointed out, the other 57% “will probably lie about other things …

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