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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

Should Investments Be Risky? - Episode 283

Risk is not the investment! Kim busts the myth of “no risk, no return” and many others in this jam-packed episode. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://partners4prospe...

Nov 27, 201818 minEp. 283

Reverse Parenting - Episode 282

At some point, most of us will be faced with having to care for an aging parent. Kim and Spencer talk about the challenges of the life cycle and how do to emotionally prepare for this. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources a...

Nov 20, 201812 minEp. 282

All About Gratitude - Episode 281

This episode is all about gratitude and it begins with you the listener. We are so thankful that you listen in week after week and send us questions. Kim also shares insightful experiences where gratitude pulled her out of challenging circumstances and shares strategies on how you can do it too. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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@partners4p...

Nov 15, 201812 minEp. 281

Converting Your Term Life Insurance Policy - Episode 280

If you have a term life insurance policy that is aged, or you wanting to just convert that policy to a whole life policy this is the episode for you. Kim and Spencer talk about the maximum cash value method so you can make the best decision. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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...

Nov 13, 201818 minEp. 280

How We Learn - Episode 279

Kim and Spencer talk about how we learn and what we are learning in today’s world. Also, Kim shares some of her favorite books and the things that she is currently learning about. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and ad...

Nov 06, 20189 minEp. 279

Everyday is a Free Day Until It’s Not - Episode 278

The retirement phase of life is more complicated than you think. In this podcast, Kim and Spencer dive into the specific situation when people fall into the retiree lifestyle continually facing the challenge of what to do with their new found “free days”. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 ...

Oct 30, 201815 minEp. 278

Is It Better To Get A Home Equity Loan or Refinance A Property? - Episode 277

In this listener question episode you’ll hear if it’s better to get a home equity loan or refinancing a property. With the current marketplace of low rates and high speculation this is for sure a dicey topic. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this...

Oct 23, 201812 minEp. 277

Two Different Ways Of Charging For Loans - Episode 276

In this podcast, Kim and Spencer talk about direct recognition versus non-direct recognition: Two different ways of charging for loans. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to h...

Oct 16, 201810 minEp. 276

How To Prepare for a Life Insurance Medical - Episode 275

Have you ever wondered what happens at the life insurance medical and how to prepare for the exam? Join Kim and Spencer as they walk you through the life insurance medical and what you should expect from it. In in this occasion, you will find out what you can do to be the master of your finances with Life Insurance Medical! Do you have a question we can talk about it on the show? Go and share it with us at hello@partners4prosperity.com. We may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resource...

Oct 09, 201814 minEp. 275

The Different Types of Capital In Our Life - Episode 274

In this podcast, Kim and Spencer talk about the different types of capital in our life. They tell us that there is more than financial capital, there are other two types of capital that affect our financial one: the mental and the relationship capital. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 upc...

Oct 02, 201816 minEp. 274

Is Risk Really On The Investor? - Episode 273

When you apply emotions to finance you often open yourself up for a disaster. Today you’ll hear why education is one of the antidotes to risk and how you can avoid loses in the future following some simple principles. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources ...

Sep 25, 201813 minEp. 273

Strategies To Make A Huge Difference In Your Finances - Episode 272

Kim and Spencer talk about the easiest changes that make the biggest financial differences in your life. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://partners4prosperity.com/c...

Sep 18, 201820 minEp. 272

IRA and Real Estate - Episode 271

If you’re wondering what the real relationship should be between an IRA and Real Estate this is the episode for you. Kim and Spencer take a listener question where they explain the priority between the two and talk about the tax implications. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 epis...

Sep 11, 201813 minEp. 271

Homeowner Regrets: Should Millennials Buy Homes? - Episode 270

One of the most debated topics in 2018: 70% of millennials regret buying their homes. Kim and Spencer explain to us why. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://partners4...

Sep 04, 201813 minEp. 270

Car Insurance Agents and Life Insurance - Episode 269

Kim and Spencer talk about life insurance. They also talk about an important question: Should we buy a life insurance from our car insurance agent? Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this epi...

Aug 28, 201814 minEp. 269

Living a Longer And More Fulfilling Life - Episode 268

What to do to live longer and to actually “live more”. Kim and Spencer recommend us to stay active: keep working if you are and if you aren't, find something to do! They suggest some books on these topic and also mention the “myth” of retirement. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 ...

Aug 21, 201816 minEp. 268

Differences Between The Middle Class And The Wealthy - Episode 267

Kim and Spencer talk about an essential question: How do you go from middle class to wealth? They mention specific steps that you can take to make it there and the importance of handling the family's finances. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from thi...

Aug 14, 201818 minEp. 267

Life Insurance For Children - Episode 266

Kim and Spencer talk about life insurance for your children, when you should get it and how much you should spend on a life insurance policy. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode g...

Aug 07, 201817 minEp. 266

Associating With The Right People - Episode 265

Kim and Spencer talk about putting yourself in the right conversations where money is, where money works, where money acts and where money lives. He shares with us an experience that he had during a dinner with his wife. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resourc...

Jul 31, 201816 minEp. 265

What Is A Life Insurance Loan? - Episode 264

Understanding how life insurance loans work and their real costs can help you see the truth in this financial situation. Kim and Spencer also take a listener question: Why did my financial advisor lead me down the wrong course? Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and ...

Jul 24, 201819 minEp. 264

Interest Rates On Investments - Episode 263

Kim and Spencer talk about interest rates on investments and what to do if they go up or go down. They also talk about the two categories of investments. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of th...

Jul 17, 201818 minEp. 263

Real Estate Investing with Keith Weinhold - Bonus Episode

Keith Weinhold is a writer for Forbes and the owner of getricheducation.com and where he teaches others about Real Estate investing. Keith explains to us the five different ways that real estate investors get paid and what actually is real estate and cash flow. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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...

Jul 12, 201828 minEp. 262

Interest Rates And The Real Estate Market - Episode 262

Kim and Spencer talk about interest rates and what happens in the real estate market. They also talk about what to do in the interest rate world. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episo...

Jul 10, 201817 minEp. 262

Helping People Make The Most With Their Money - Episode 261

Kim and Spencer talk about money, the way people look at it and make it grow. They tell us that money isn't good or bad and the most simple ways to look at it. You’ll also hear how money affects you and your family and how to gain a financial education. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 up...

Jul 03, 201819 minEp. 261

IRA Investing For Growth - Episode 260

Understanding IRA money and how it fits into your finances is critical for growth. Kim and Spencer share with us the different types of investments that use IRA money and also tell us about 'Unrelated Business Taxable Income - UBTI'. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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. Link...

Jun 26, 201818 minEp. 260

Ready to Take the Next Step? - Episode 259

Kim and Spencer talk about what you need to do if you decide to make the next step in your finances and how to have a little bit of organization around them. Kim also shares with us how a Prosperity Profile is a tool to help people get organized. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 ...

Jun 19, 201819 minEp. 259

The Value Of Money As A Tool with Robby Butler - Bonus Episode

We’ve talked about Robby Butler who is Kim’s son but we’ve never had him on as a guest. In this episode you’ll get to hear from a different generation that thinks about prosperity. Robby shares how money is a tool and why his mom encourage him to save money. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 ...

Jun 14, 201819 minEp. 258

Having Savings, Saves Families - Episode 258

Life insurance and your savings are your runways. In this episode, Kim and Spencer talk about the importance of having cash at home because it is the most important money that all families have in emergencies. They also talk about Kim's nephews story and the purpose of a life insurance policy. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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@partners4pro...

Jun 12, 201815 minEp. 258

Why Retirement Is a Terrible Idea - Episode 257

It’s a terrible idea to retire with better options to avoid than doing nothing. According to Kim, the key to never retire is finding work that you love to do. She also talks about the “unique ability” and how millennials see retirement. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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. ...

Jun 05, 201816 minEp. 257

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Home - Episode 256

You’re going to learn the most common mistakes people make when buying a home. Some of these mistakes seem unconventional and maybe even leave you thinking you will purchase your next home differently. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw 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 and Resources from this Episod...

May 29, 201819 minEp. 256
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