In this episode Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about building a team of trusted advisors that can manage your financial affairs. This topic conversation comes from a recent issue in the AARP magazine. 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....
Nov 15, 2016•21 min•Ep. 141
Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about the money myths that float around in the financial world and one of those biggest myths is that the government wants to build people's wealth. Anyone with a 401k will hear about the government's true objective and see the potential risk on the horizon. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sur...
Nov 10, 2016•16 min•Ep. 140
Summary: Best-selling author Kim Butler and No BS money guy Todd Strobel talk about money myths in particular whether or not it is a good idea to “self-insure” if you have enough money. Kim asks why it is that insurance companies provide more for you if you have more wealth, when society thinks you should have less? And finally Kim and Todd discuss the difference between gross and net worth insurance coverage. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the ...
Nov 07, 2016•15 min•Ep. 139
Summary: Best-selling author Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Sterobel talk about how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. They discuss the Who, Why, and How to convert. They also talk about certain situations in which converting to a Roth IRA would not be beneficial. There are several advantages of converting to a Roth IRA that Kim and Todd discuss in detailed, yet simple and clear terms. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportuni...
Nov 03, 2016•15 min•Ep. 138
Summary: In this fun and resourceful episode Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about the mental nutrition and routines we have in our lives for consuming information and sharpening our minds. Together they share some of their favorite news sites, books, podcasts and much more. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sendi...
Nov 02, 2016•17 min•Ep. 137
Summary: Can employing your kids be a tax advantage? In this episode Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about how employing children can offer several tax benefits and teach them the value of money. Children can do menial or low-skilled work and get compensated and you can benefit with tax breaks. For you to implement this in your financial strategy you will want to consult with your CPA or advisor and follow the guidelines presented by the IRS Tune in to find out ho...
Oct 26, 2016•12 min•Ep. 136
Summary: Most market expectations are based on information from the past. That alone won’t cut it anymore since we live in an economy that advances by nanoseconds with bots and bytes of information. In this episode Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about rearview mirror investing and share one of the key principles of prosperity. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the sh...
Oct 26, 2016•14 min•Ep. 135
Summary: If you have money tied up in a 401k, 403b or a 529 plan then you will be shocked to hear about the regulations and restrictions placed on your money. Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about the important prosperity values of maintaining control and simplicity. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us qu...
Oct 20, 2016•16 min•Ep. 134
Summary: Should you get a conventional mortgage or a jumbo loan? In this episode Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down and talk about the advantages of a 30 year mortgage and see numerically what makes sense in the long run. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us questions and reach out to us! Links in this Episode: Financ...
Oct 20, 2016•19 min•Ep. 133
Summary: Retirement planning is huge in the financial industry! But is it actually a good idea? Today our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and no B.S. money guy Todd Strobel sit down to talk about the idea of “planning your retirement” and why you should avoid it all costs. They discuss the harms of trying to plan your financial future, and the alternatives to financial planning that provide the most financial security and return. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances tod...
Oct 17, 2016•12 min•Ep. 132
Summary: What’s so great about compound interest? Our hosts Kim Butler and Todd Strobel think not as much as you think. For today’s podcast, we sit down to discuss more financial planning industry lies - this time lies about compound interest. They talk about the importance of opportunity cost, how compounding is making problems worse, and how to be smart with your taxes and investments. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today! If you would like the opportunity for us to a...
Oct 11, 2016•15 min•Ep. 131
Summary: Today our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. money guy Todd Strobel continue to talk about lies and myths within the financial planning industry! They discuss the fallacy of the “average” rate of return, and explain why no one actually receives this amount. They also talk about the difference between savings, investments...and gambling. Tune in to find out how to take control of your money today! If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show...
Oct 06, 2016•16 min•Ep. 130
Summary: Should you be prepaying your mortgage or getting a 15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage? Today our hosts best selling author Kim Butler and co-host Todd Strobel sit down to tackle one of the most pervasive lies in the financial industry: you should be trying to pay down your house as soon as possible. They talk about the flaws that home equity has as an asset, alternative places to store your money, and the value of peace of mind. Tune in to find out how to take control of you...
Oct 04, 2016•17 min•Ep. 129
Summary: Today our hosts, No B.S. money guy Todd Stroble and best-selling author Kim Butler talk about the financial planning lie of “buying term and investing difference”, why this concept is fallacious and what some good alternatives are. Tune in to find out how to take control of your money today! If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us questions and reach out to us! Links in this Episode: Financial ...
Sep 30, 2016•17 min•Ep. 128
Summary: How much of the typical financial planning “wisdom” is actually a lie? Today our hosts best selling author Kim Butler and co-host Todd Strobel sit down to try and unpack some of the most common lies in the financial industry. They discuss whether bonds are actually a safe place to store your money, and whether or not “savings” and “investments” are the same thing. Tune in to learn how to take control of your money and your financial future. If you would like the opportunity for us to an...
Sep 27, 2016•21 min•Ep. 127
Summary: Today on the Prosperity Podcast, best selling author Kim Butler and co-host Todd Strobel tackle a tough but important question: how to teach your kids about Prosperity economics & finances. They talk about how our own attitude about money can affect our children, and how to install in them the positive values of hard work and perseverance. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us questions a...
Sep 26, 2016•20 min•Ep. 126
Summary: Today on the Prosperity Podcast one of our hosts, No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel sits down to discuss best selling author’s Kim Butler’s background and goals. Kim and Todd talk about Kim learning about money, finances, and hard work at early age when her father bought her a cow! They also discuss how she became a financial advisor, and when she realized typical financial planning was not working for her clients. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the sho...
Sep 06, 2016•16 min•Ep. 125
Summary: What is the Prosperity Economics Movement, and where is it going? Today the hosts of the Prosperity Podcast, best-selling author Mary Juetten and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down to discuss the movement that Kim started. They talked about why she named it the prosperity economics movement, what it’s for, and where they think it’s going. Tune in to find out how you can take control of your finances and achieve prosperity for you and your family! If you would like the opportunity f...
Sep 01, 2016•13 min•Ep. 124
Summary: Today our hosts, best-selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down to talk about the company that Kim started, Partners for Prosperity. They discuss the meaning of the company’s name, it’s purpose, their philosophies as advisors, and the importance of keeping curious & taking baby steps. Tune in to find out more about how to take control of your financial future and ensure yourself and your loved ones prosperity! If you would like the opportunity for us to a...
Aug 30, 2016•17 min•Ep. 123
Summary: What are the top financial concerns people have today? And what are their solutions? Today our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy sit down to address people’s top eight financial concerns. They discuss out of control spending, the rising costs of higher education, not having an emergency fund, steep housing prices, overwhelming debts, the volatility of the stock market, and lack of a financial plan. Tune in to find out how to take control of your finances today!...
Aug 25, 2016•22 min•Ep. 122
Summary What is the secret to attracting wealth into your life? Would you believe that it starts as simple as changing your thoughts? Today our hosts, Brett Kitchen and Ethan Kap, sit down to talk about the number one principle of wealth attraction. They talk about how our thought patterns, and the thought patterns of those around us, influence who we are and who we become. Tune in to Wealth Beyond Wall Street every week to learn more about creating passive wealth, enjoying your work, and findin...
Aug 23, 2016•12 min
Summary: Today our host, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down to talk about guaranteed whole life insurance, what it is, and how it works. They discuss the problem with instant policies and “deals” (aka tradeoffs). They also talk about when guaranteed whole life policies are a good thing and how to get life insurance when you are at an older age, and/or medical disabilities or health problems. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question ...
Aug 23, 2016•11 min•Ep. 121
Summary: The millennial generation have learned to distrust so much of what they see: they don’t believe the hype or the marketing and they’re wearing of ending up in the same place financially as their parents. Today our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel, sit down to talk about best practices millennials should be following to keep their money safe and set themselves up to be in a good place, financially, years down the line. If you would like the opportunit...
Aug 18, 2016•14 min•Ep. 120
Summary: Finding the right financial advisor is an extremely important step to taking control of your money. Today, our hosts best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about taking the right steps to finding a good financial advisor. They talk about principles and philosophy, strategy, licensing, and product. Tune in to find out how to take control of your financial future today! If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a gu...
Aug 16, 2016•13 min•Ep. 119
Summary: In the last episode, our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Guy Todd Strobel talked over how to choose a life insurance company. In this episode, they talk about how to choose a life insurance agent. They discuss what to look for in an agent, what to be wary of, how to think about commissions, and how to determine “objectivity”. Tune in to learn more about your finances and find out how to take control of you money! If you would like the opportunity for us to answer...
Aug 11, 2016•18 min•Ep. 118
Summary: When it comes to whole life insurance, does it matter what company you buy from? The answer is both yes and no. Tune in today as best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel talk about which questions are, and are not, important when it comes to whole life insurance. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us questions and reach out to us! Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Whole Lif...
Aug 09, 2016•18 min•Ep. 117
Summary: Today on the Prosperity Podcast our hosts, best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down to talk about Fixed Indexed Annuities. They talk about the benefits and drawbacks of Fixed Indexed Annuities, how they work, and who sell them. They also discuss the importance of knowing exactly what you want out of your money and finding the right vehicle for that purpose. If you would like the opportunity for us to answer your question on the show or to be a guest on ou...
Aug 04, 2016•16 min•Ep. 116
Summary: Many people respond very emotionally to the idea of a reverse mortgage. On this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel sit down to talk about what a reverse mortgage is and what the benefits and drawbacks are. They also discuss the benefits of combining both a reverse mortgage and life insurance to maximize benefits. Tune in to find out how you can take control of your finances and become a more educated banker and consumer. If...
Aug 02, 2016•16 min•Ep. 115
Summary: Saving for retirement can be hard, especially as life spans get longer. In fact, a lot of people lose most or all of their assets by not properly preparing for a long term care situation. They might even plan for the right number of years, but not for the cost of their medical expenses. Today best selling author Kim Butler and No B.S. Money Buy Todd Strobel talk about several different ways we can prepare for long term care and still maintain control of our money and follow the seven pr...
Jul 28, 2016•15 min•Ep. 114
Summary: Today’s topic is something that a lot of people might not understand completely - the multiple uses of paying life insurance premiums. Best selling author Kim Butler and No BS Money Guy Todd Strobel clarify and explain just how pay your life insurance premium works, when you can stop, what that money really does and goes toward, and the flexibility that minimum and maximum pay depositions allow. Tune in today to learn more about whole life insurance and take control of your financial fu...
Jul 26, 2016•20 min•Ep. 113
