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The Prosperity Podcast

Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shawprosperitythinkers.com
The Prosperity Podcast is where money meets freedom — without Wall Street’s limitations or typical financial advice. Hosted by Kim Butler, founder of Prosperity Thinkers, and Spencer Shaw, this podcast delivers straightforward financial strategies to help you build certainty, cash flow, and long-term prosperity.
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Episodes

Turn $1,000 to $2,000 - Episode 201

Summary: In this episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about the time it takes to double your money. Surprisingly, it’s not always the same amount of time, even if you have the same interest rate. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Submit your qu...

Jul 19, 201712 minEp. 201

One-Liners on Financial Freedom - Episode 200

Summary: In this episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel demystify an interesting article from Inc. Magazine. Each bullet point they highlight has juicy information that will make you better at managing your finances. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: S...

Jul 12, 201725 minEp. 200

Tackle The Things You Don’t Want To Do - Episode 199

Summary: In this episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about Mel Robbins’ new book. It’s called: The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage . This book helps thousands transform themselves into action oriented people who lead better lives. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com...

Jul 12, 201718 minEp. 199

Let’s Talk About Wills - Episode 198

Summary: In this episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about writing your own will. If you’re unsure where to even get started, this episode maps out the essentials-how to do it, what to include, and resources to help you. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in th...

Jul 07, 201717 minEp. 198

Should I Open A Home Equity Line of Credit? - Episode 197

Summary: In this episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about the pros and cons of opening a Home Equity Line of Credit. Listeners will learn about when they should be used, and why mortgages may be the better way to go. Stay tuned for the listener gift at the end! Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may ans...

Jun 29, 201721 minEp. 197

Kim’s Advice on Death Arrangements - Episode 196

Summary: In this short episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about some hard questions. She gives advice on how to handle your own death arrangements, so your family members won’t have to worry later. Included in this episode are awesome resources to help make the process easy and affordable. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperi...

Jun 29, 201715 minEp. 196

Are Robo-Advisors the Future? - Episode 195

Summary: In this short episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about whether or not Robo-Advisors are taking over the industry. Apparently, the future looks bright for real financial advisors. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Submit your question...

Jun 20, 201724 minEp. 195

Where Do You Go If You Need Cash Quick? - Episode 194

Summary: In this short episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel break down the do’s and don’ts to saving money quick. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Submit your questions: welcome@prosperitythinkers.com Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Debunking the Mon...

Jun 15, 201716 minEp. 194

When to Recommend an MEC (Modified Endowment Contract) - Episode 193

Summary: In this short episode, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel break down the benefits and uses for an MEC (Modified Endowment Contract) versus a Single Premium Life Insurance Policy. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at welcome@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Submit your questions: welcome@pro...

Jun 08, 201713 minEp. 193

America Could Eliminate Cash and Go Digital - Episode 192

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel offer insight on the direction the world seems to be heading- towards digital money. India did it, Australia is next, and they offer advice on what you should do if cash is eliminated in America as well. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode...

Jun 07, 201717 minEp. 192

Debunking Myths of the AARP - Episode 191

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel debate some of the financial advising tips offered by an article from the AARP magazine. This episode shows in detail how society is setting you up for financial failure, and how it’s your responsibility to swim upstream. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in a...

May 26, 201719 minEp. 191

Questions on Life - Episode 190

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about how to choose a life insurance policy. One thing you’ll learn: assets aren’t everything. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Kim Butler’s book: Busting the Life Insurance Lies Kim Butler’s book: Live Your...

May 23, 201718 minEp. 190

Single Premium and Prepaid Premium Life Insurance – Episode 189

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel analyze how Single Premium Life Insurance policies may not be the best choice in today’s world. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Kim Butler’s book: Live Your Life Insurance Submit your questions hello@partners4pr...

May 18, 201716 minEp. 189

Second Chances - Episode 188

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about how to maintain a prosperous mindset when life (or your finances) face inevitable setbacks. Their conversation teaches the importance of always learning, and how you should always remember to take care of yourself so that you can then give to others. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4...

May 16, 201717 minEp. 188

Prospective Product Bloat - Episode 187

Summary: Best-selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about Prospective Product Bloat, which is the current phenomena of having too many financial planning tools to choose from. They explain how it may be better just to simplify your finances. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links i...

May 11, 201714 minEp. 187

Is This Too Much Information? - Episode 186

Summary: Best-selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel debate the topic of data harvesting in the financial and health industries. They want to know: how much information is too much? And how is sharing this information helping us personally? Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this ...

May 10, 201716 minEp. 186

Why Most Estate Plans Don’t Work - Episode 185

Summary: No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talks with Rick Randall about why most estate plans don’t work and together they will share a unique 3 step strategy to get your estate plan working for you. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys - https://...

May 02, 201721 minEp. 185

Estate Planning For People With Modest Means - Episode 184

Summary: No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talks with Rick Randall about estate planning for people with modest means of wealth. Together they will address the cost of doing a trust the wrong way and who needs to have a trust created. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Randall, Gentry & ...

May 02, 201721 minEp. 184

Estate Planning with Rick Randall - Episode 183

Summary: No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talks with Rick Randall about estate planning. Together they debunk the common myths with trusts and explain the 3 main protections that come from a trust. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys - https://nn...

Apr 27, 201722 minEp. 183

How To Appreciate the Alternatives - Episode 182

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about different alternative investments, debunk some common myths and explain what should be the foundation of all finances. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Listener gift - Financial Planning Has Fa...

Apr 25, 201713 minEp. 182

The Invisible Workload For Women - Episode 181

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about the invisible workload for women and the statistical differences between men and women and how it has an affect on finances and long term wealth and health. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Lis...

Apr 20, 201719 minEp. 181

7 Principles for Successful Long Term Investing - Episode 180

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel review a recent article from JP Morgan titled: 7 Principles for Successful Long Term Investing. Together they cover each principle to see if it is aligned with the 7 Principles of Prosperity. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Li...

Apr 19, 201717 minEp. 180

Problems with Pensions - Episode 179

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about different problems with pensions and answer listener questions. In this episode they talk about the changing timetables with pensions and what to do to protect and build your wealth. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. ...

Apr 06, 201722 minEp. 179

Listener Question - Borrowing for Vacations? - Episode 178

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel take on a listener question where Ben asks if one should use a policy loan to pay for a vacation and other expenses. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Free ebook - www.partners4prosperity.com/ebook Book re...

Apr 06, 201716 minEp. 178

Accredited Investor Case Study - Episode 177

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel review a case study of an accredited investor. This case study is of a 60 year old doctor with a salary of $175,000 and has CD’s, savings and other investments. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: Free ebook...

Apr 05, 201725 minEp. 177

CY’s Case Study – Episode 176

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel cover a case study from a listener that we’ll call CY. Kim and Todd talk about different options and strategies for a 40 year old female that is a medical professional who owns her own business. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode....

Mar 23, 201722 minEp. 176

Case Study - Part 6: Couple Earning $45k Each a Year – Episode 175

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about Part 4 of the case study featuring a couple earning $45,000 each a year. This episode specially talks about car buying and strategies to save money on the purchase and loan. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in ...

Mar 21, 201718 minEp. 175

Crisis of Conscience – Episode 174

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about a recent interview Kim participated in called: Crisis of Conscience. They talk about how there are many misunderstanding and things that are incorrect in the financial services industry. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episo...

Mar 17, 201712 minEp. 174

Case Study - Part 5: Couple Earning $45k Each a Year – Episode 173

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about Part 5 of the case study featuring a couple earning $45,000 each a year. This episode Kim and Todd talk about the couple going through the homebuying process. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in this Episode: K...

Mar 14, 201714 minEp. 173

Case Study - Part 4: Couple Earning $45k Each a Year – Episode 172

Summary: Best selling author Kim Butler and co-host No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about Part 4 of the case study featuring a couple earning $45,000 each a year. This episode specially talks about car buying and strategies to save money on the purchase and loan. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links in ...

Mar 09, 201722 minEp. 172
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