The Prosperity Podcast

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook CreateSpace Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:42 List of Financial Planning Lies 2:37 Lie #1: Saving & Investing Are The Same Thing 6:34 When You Should Be Saving vs. Investing 13:06 Lie #2: Bonds Are the Place to Store Your Safe Money 19:10 Cash Value of Whole Life Insurance as a Safe Place for Money 20:40 Outro

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 and reach out to us! Links in this Episode: Financial Planning Has Failed Ebook Prosperitypeaks.com (Website for Consumers) Prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com (Website for Advisors) Kim Butler's Amazon Author Page Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:27 How Do You Introduce the Principles of Prosperity Economics to Your Children? 3:10 Stop Limiting Thinking to Show a Prosperity Mindset 8:01 Using Money to Teach Values 10:09 What About Allowances? 14:39 Supporting the "How" Around Prosperity Economics 16:38 The Concept of Giving Away Money 18:18 Resources for Learning About Prosperity Economics 19:33 Outro

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Prosperitypeaks.com (Website for Consumers) Prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com (Website for Advisors) Kim Butler's Amazon Author Page Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Who is Kim Butler, Where Did She Come From, Why Did She Decide to Be Where She is Today? 01:22 What's Your Background, Where Did This All Start? 09:24 Taking Personal Responsibility Once You Know the Truth 12:23 What is Your Goal? 15:28 Outro

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Prosperitypeaks.com (Website for Consumers) Prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com (Website for Advisors) Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Kim Butler's Non Profit Movement 00:46 The Prosperity Economics Movement 02:11 Typical Financial Planning 04:11 Why "Prosperity" and "Economics" 07:10 The Concept of Abundance 08:48 Where is Prosperity Economics Going? 13:00 Outro

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Partners For Prosperity: Where The Company Came From & What It Stands For 01:05 The Origin of the Name "Partners for Prosperity" 02:30 The Purpose of Partners For Prosperity 05:04 Are You A Better Advisor Today Than A Year Ago? 08:14 Asking Questions, Keeping Curious, and Taking Baby Steps 12:32 Resources for Listeners 14:17 The Importance of An the Opportunity Aspect of Building Cash 16:55 Outro

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! 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 01:11 The Top 8 Financial Concerns on the Internet 01:33 1. Out of Control Spending 03:31 2. Planning for Retirement 05:45 3. The Rising Costs of Higher Education 07:55 4. No Emergency Fund 10:44 5. Steep Housing Prices 13:17 6. Overwhelming Debts 15:48 7. The Volatility of the Stock Market 18:04 8. Lack of Financial Plan 21:26 Outro

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 finding financial freedom. Also, don't be scared to tap into Brett and Ethan's wealth of financial experience and send them your questions here. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:36 Secret of Attracting Wealth Into Our Life 03:01 Changing Your Thoughts to Attract Wealth 04:14 Understanding the Human Psyche 06:46 Bring Positive Self Talk Into Your Everyday Conversations 08:30 Believe in Yourself 11:11 Outro

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Talking About Guaranteed Whole Life 02:11 What A Guaranteed Whole Life Policy Is 04:30 Problems with Instant Policies & "Deals" 05:55 When Are Guaranteed Whole Life Policies a Good Thing 08:26 Getting Life Insurance at an Older Age or with Medical Disabilities/Health Problems 09:28 Resources 10:49 Outro

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 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 Planning Has Failed Ebook Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Talking about Millennials 01:18 Do Your Own Research 06:10 Getting Clear on the Concept 06:57 Investing in Your Own Education 08:13 Learn How You Learn 10:18 Simplicity and Clarity 12:39 Send Us Your Questions 13:37 Outro

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 guest on our show, be sure to keep sending us questions and reach out to us! Links in this Episode: Financial Planning Has Failed Ebook Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Choosing a Financial Advisor 2:22 Getting Clear on their Principles and Philosophy 2:42 Checking their Licensing 4:34 The Fiduciary Standard & The Suitability Standard 6:41 Evaluating their Products 8:36 Paying for Advice 9:47 Separating Marketing from Fact 12:58 Outro