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How to Guarantee Financial Stability & Retire Without Fear! (2024)
Ever wondered why your financial advisor or the media advises against life insurance? Today, we're diving into why that advice might be...
John McDonough
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Is Term Insurance a Scam?
Ever wondered if buying term insurance and investing the difference is truly the best strategy? I recently dug deep into Dave Ramsey's...
John McDonough
Oct 21, 20241 min read


The Real Reason You Can't Retire...Comfortably!
Would you like to know the Real Reason You Can't Retire? Are you ready to rethink your retirement strategy? In this video, I’m diving...
John McDonough
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Strategic Income from Downside Protected Life Insurance Products
A more thoughtful approach regarding when to take income from downside-protected insurance assets can make a massive difference in...
John McDonough
Jul 25, 20245 min read


Why Extra Mortgage Payments Will Not Help You
Many homeowners believe that paying extra on their mortgage each month is the smartest path to financial freedom. A quick search online brings up article after article from large lending institutions and financial media outlets that all repeat the same message: put more cash into your mortgage to help you save interest and shorten your loan term. What they’re not telling you is the rest of the story. There’s a reason this advice is so popular. It benefits lenders far more tha
John McDonough
Jun 10, 20245 min read


The 4 Most Important Financial Questions Everyone Should Know!
Most people spend their lives saving for retirement without ever learning the questions that determine whether their plan will actually work. They trust financial advisors and read articles, following general investment advice, but they rarely stop to calculate what they truly need for long-term financial security. In truth, there are four financial questions every person should be able to answer. These questions shape your retirement timeline and your standard of living to a
John McDonough
Jun 10, 20245 min read


John McDonough
Jun 10, 20240 min read


Retirement Risk: Understanding Sequence of Returns
Most people believe that if they save a million dollars by retirement and earn a solid average market return, they are set for life. The truth is far more complicated. A hidden danger called sequence of returns risk can disrupt even the most disciplined retirement plan. It affects how long your savings last and how quickly withdrawals drain your account. Accumulation and distribution are two very different phases. Consider the Mount Everest comparison. The climb is important,
John McDonough
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Why the Rich Don't Use Cash to Buy Houses?
Most people assume the wealthiest buyers pay cash for homes because it saves interest. It sounds logical at first. If you avoid a mortgage, you avoid borrowing costs. What rarely gets discussed is the opportunity cost of draining cash to buy a property outright. When you look at the numbers, something surprising becomes clear. If the borrowing rate and the earning rate are identical, the long-term cost of financing versus paying cash turns out to be exactly the same. The weal
John McDonough
Jun 10, 20245 min read


Why Asset Allocation Is Not Enough: Asset Location Is What Really Matters
Most investors are taught to focus on asset allocation. They hear constant reminders to split money across stocks and bonds or mutual funds. While diversification matters, the conversation rarely includes a more powerful concept that influences long term wealth on a far deeper level: asset location. Asset location determines how much of your investment returns you keep after taxes. It has nothing to do with choosing stocks or bonds. It’s about choosing the right type of accou
John McDonough
Jun 10, 20245 min read


Avoiding Higher Taxes in Retirement Starts with Smarter Planning
Retirement planning is full of assumptions that often fall apart the closer you get to the finish line. Some people believe they will spend less in retirement. Others believe tax rates will drop once they stop working. Many assume market returns will stay consistent enough to support regular withdrawals. The reality is very different. Those who are five to fifteen years away from retirement face several major threats that can quietly erode their long-term income. Running out
John McDonough
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Not All Savings Accounts Are Created Equal!
Most people believe a savings account is a savings account. They assume that putting money away in any traditional product creates safety and predictable growth. The truth is that every type of savings vehicle comes with its own set of rules, tax treatment, liquidity limits, and long-term benefits. Understanding the differences can shape your financial security for decades. Choosing the right place to store safe money is not just about earning interest. It’s about maintaining
John McDonough
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Spender, Saver, or Wealth Creator? Which Type Are You?
Most people think financial success is about earning more or cutting expenses, but the real difference comes from the mindset that shapes how money flows through your life. Every household falls into one of three categories. Some are spenders, some are savers, and some break away from both patterns to become wealth creators. The third group keeps money compounding and maintains control of their financial future. Understanding where you fall today helps you decide where you wa
John McDonough
Apr 29, 20245 min read


John McDonough
Apr 29, 20240 min read


John McDonough
Apr 29, 20240 min read


Lazy, Ignorant, or Greedy? You decide!
In this video, we're delving back into foundational principles. Amidst the noise of marketing strategies, let's talk about what really...
John McDonough
Apr 6, 20241 min read


Life Insurance as a Retirement Plan (LIRP)
Today, we're focusing on the intricacies of life insurance as a retirement plan. We'll dissect its components, from permanent policies to...
John McDonough
Apr 6, 20241 min read


Unlocking the Secrets to Life Insurance: Your 4-Step Guide 🗝️
In the vast ocean of financial planning, securing the right life insurance policy is akin to finding a treasure chest; it's priceless but...
John McDonough
Feb 4, 20242 min read


🎉 Life Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Not Dying Broke (Or Leaving Your Loved Ones Hanging) 🎉
🚀 Launching into the World of Life Insurance 🚀 Diving into life insurance options is like opening a menu at a new restaurant –...
John McDonough
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Securing the Future: 5 Reasons Why Young HENRYs Need Life Insurance Now
In the world of financial planning, there's a unique group known as HENRYs - High Earners Not Rich Yet. If you're in this category,...
John McDonough
Jan 21, 20244 min read
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