Article Topic: Insurance

Financial thoughts, tips and tricks for you to consider.

I feel shame

As a wealth strategist I work with individuals and families to improve cash flow and build significantly greater long term wealth. The problem is I have been overly focused on one strategy in particular.   Real Estate.    Real estate funds, rental properties, rent to...

Reality Check

I must admit … we just got a reality check. As a wealth strategist, my job is to advise people.     And one of the pieces of advice I am often giving is to “Be Your Own Banker” and control the banking function in your life. But I must admit, while making great strides...
Own, Don’t Rent Your Insurance

Own, Don’t Rent Your Insurance

If what you KNEW to be true about insurance was not true, when would you want to know? Most consumers are under the impression that term insurance, like Term 10 or Term 20, costs significantly less than permanent insurance. But that is like saying renting a house...

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10 Strategic Uses for Cash Value Insurance

10 Strategic Uses for Cash Value Insurance

Paydown versus interest only - enhance lifestyle by spending more of your wealth Reduce pressure on capital – less capital is needed to produce the same retirement lifestyle Reduce pressure on withdrawal rates – less reliance on traditional retirement savings and less...

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Go Ahead … Fall In Love!

Go Ahead … Fall In Love!

There is a saying when it comes to investments, don’t fall in love with them.   Just because a particular stock has done right by you in the past, does not necessarily mean it should be a permanent relationship. However, when it comes to the infinite banking concept …...

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Insure Your Lifestyle

Insure Your Lifestyle

As a Wealth Strategist the number one question I get from people approaching retirement is, “How much do I need to retire?”   And far too often we are not having the “What’s my number?” discussion early enough in the financial planning process.     Real Estate has...

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Now is always better than later.

Now is always better than later.

When it comes to life insurance, now is always better than later. You can’t purchase home insurance when your house is on fire.  And you can’t purchase life insurance if your health has declined significantly. I have personally seen how waiting to purchase insurance...

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Kathleen van den Berg, MBA, CFP

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