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 …

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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 …

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When you get a life insurance policy, you enter into a contract with a life insurance company that guarantees a death benefit payout to your beneficiaries in most cases of death. There are a few different types of life insurance you can purchase, and each one has different features and options available. For example, term …

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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.

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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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

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: …

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