Brandon Roberts 
A volatility controlled index is essentially an algorithmic strategy that seeks to minimize investment losses by automatically reallocating between risky assets (stocks) and low-risk assets (cash or bonds) based on volatility measurements and predetermined benchmarks. As the podcast hosts explain, “a volatility controlled index is an index that seeks to control volatility” by gradually shifting …
Despite critics calling it “old,” “expensive,” and “outdated,” whole life insurance is actually gaining popularity. Here’s what sophisticated investors know that others don’t. If you’ve been following financial discussions lately, you’ve probably heard the familiar refrain: whole life insurance is an outdated relic that modern investors should avoid. Yet here’s a surprising fact that might …
Life insurance has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most tax-advantaged financial vehicles available. The ability to grow cash value tax-deferred and access it tax-free has made whole life and universal life insurance popular choices for building wealth. However, it’s crucial to understand that not every life insurance transaction is tax-free. As someone …
When exploring cash value life insurance as part of your retirement strategy, you’ll likely encounter the term “Modified Endowment Contract” or MEC. While often viewed as something to avoid, MECs aren’t necessarily bad—they’re simply different, with unique tax characteristics that may actually benefit certain financial situations. This comprehensive guide will help you understand what MECs …
Rethinking Retirement: Why “Just Take More Risk” Might Be Bad Advice Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me lately. If you’ve ever sat down with a financial advisor after realizing you’re behind on retirement savings, you’ve probably heard some version of these three pieces of advice: “You need to save more money” “You might …
Recent economic events are causing market volatility and uncertainty motivating many investors to seek stable alternatives for their financial portfolios. With the implementation of tariffs and the resulting market fluctuations, many are asking whether whole life insurance and other cash value insurance products can serve as effective hedges against economic instability. The short answer is …
There are so many questions about what taxes one must pay on life insurance proceeds. But one that we get a lot is, do you pay taxes on life insurance payout? The subject can be a bit intimidating for a lot of people so we decided to put together a quick reference guide on how …
Life insurance loans, particularly from whole or universal life policies, offer a flexible solution for cash flow fluctuations. The process involves checking available cash value, determining the loan amount, requesting the loan, and repaying it without a fixed schedule or penalties. Interest rates vary by policy and insurer, and loan terms are generally straightforward. Key …
Indexed universal life insurance has unique features that make it resilient when change becomes necessary. And a lesson all retirees will eventually learn is their plan during retirement will require adjustments. Today I want to highlight the versatility IUL retirement planning brings to a plan specifically focused on how the product accommodates changing needs over …
