Author: LifeGuy

In my 24 years as a financial professional, I’ve seen countless strategies come and go. But there’s one financial force that has consistently proven its power to transform modest savings into substantial wealth. This financial superpower is compound interest, and it could be the great equalizer we’ve all been looking for. What makes compound interest truly remarkable is that it[…]

I’m almost jealous of the low rates women pay for some things, like life insurance. “Boys will be boys” does translate in higher insurance rates for us, dudes. I’d say it’s not fair but come on, guys, let’s take a page from the women’s book. They manage to live longer, let’s also learn to take better care of ourselves. All[…]

“Don’t take life too seriously” some would say. I’m dead serious about things that matter in life, about what makes life worth it. Love, care, meaningful relationships, fun, adventure. So many things to do, so little time. Finding a way to pay for it all, saving some for later and taking care of your loved ones should not detract from[…]

So, you’ve got life insurance through your job. Score! Freebie, right? Well, hold up just a sec. While it’s awesome that your employer cares about your well-being, relying solely on their life insurance might leave you in a bit of a pickle. Let’s dive in and chat about why having your own personal policy is the way to go. The[…]

Some financial instruments successfully used by generations have protected families against risk of market fluctuations, high taxation and litigation. Now, Millennials are learning about cash-value and the power of compound interest, add-on riders to help them increase retirement savings, protect from increased taxes, economy volatility, get rid of debt and eliminate financial risk even if they lose their income due[…]

Ups and downs in the economic cycles normally affect most people’s finances to the point where retirement funds get diminished, home values balloon and drop, assets lose value over time, inflation does a number on buying power. One safe haven asset can protect your money from market downturns

It’s that time when we’re counting our proverbial annual chickens. How do we make next year better and closer to our goals? We’ll, take a piece of paper. I mean it, go get it, or pull up your favorite note app. Write this down: “Hopes for next year: – same – worse – better.”   How are you gonna make[…]

    Happy Thanksgiving! While you count your blessings don’t forget the star of the show – you! Your hard work and determination throughout the year are truly worth celebrating. Congratulate your past self for making it here, today. And to make it easy to thank yourself again tomorrow, do yourself a favor: talk to LifeGuy about your plans for[…]

First, let me show you how – theoretically – one can retire a Millionaire on a $50,000 income. Then, we’ll see how one can become a millionaire by retirement age with just the cost of a coffee a day, or $5/day contribution (if starting early enough). For this, I like to use an official compound interest calculator from INVESTOR.GOV –[…]

One of the most asked question I get: “What does it take to get to a million dollars in retirement?” The answer is simple: discipline, time and of course, money. In my “Milion Dolar Retirement” Blueprint I’ll show you how you can still reach $1,000,000 in retirement savings even if you missed the boat on saving when you were younger.[…]

I help people get $1,000,000 extra in their retirement. I used to say that I help people protect themselves and their families from risks while building wealth safely and increasing their retirement funds, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it. So I rounded it up in one simple goal. Could you use an extra $1,000,000 in your retirement?[…]

There’s an exclusive group of the top 10% earners in this world, and that’s the Million Dollar Retirement Club. That’s right, only one in ten Americans get to enjoy a retirement backed by $1,000,000 or more in savings and assets. Furthermore, if you have over $2,000,000 in assets in retirement, you’re in the 2% baby! I know you have dreams[…]

Did you know that only 10% of people reach over $1,000,000 in retirement savings? I can hear your brain wheels spinning: “That can’t be true, I gotta fact check this”. We’ll, go ahead. I’ll wait… That million dollar seemed a lot easier to reach, in your mind, didn’t it? Well, reality is in the statistics. But you can make yourself[…]

Ohhh boy, we’re gonna have fun! And to make sure we’ll be able to pay for all that retirement fun, we better prepare now. Look, the math is simple: your retirement plan could use another million dollars. Let’s be honest, if you knew of another way to add a million to your retirement cushion, you would have done it. I’m[…]

Save. Diversify. Guarantee! We’ve all received the advice to “save for rainy days” and “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket”. Today, more millennials are discovering how to add a layer of security to their saving for retirement strategy, by utilizing financial tools that will guarantee a better, more secure retirement. For decades, these tools have been successfully[…]

Did you know that you can get easy loans only backed by your life insurance as collateral? No credit check needed. No co-signers. Pay back at your own pace. You can use the funds for anything you want or need, like start a business, use as an emergency fund, even  withdraw money to supplement your retirement. All this can be[…]

What is “Cash Value Life” strategy? For hundreds of years, many savvy financially educated individuals and companies have taken advantage of a little-known side-effect of life insurance: “cash value” or equity life insurance policies, which pay the policy owner portions of profits, or an interest on money paid into a life insurance policy. To be able to pay benefits, insurance[…]