Whole Life Insurance and Universal Life Insurance Fees

I recently received this question from Christine:
Hi Jeffrey,
I hear those whole life policys have huge fees, what are all the fees?
Here’s my initial answer…
Great question, Christine!
Unfortunately your question implies a common misunderstanding so lets clarify that issue first.  Clarifying things may be enough, but if it isn’t feel free to question or comment further.
Whole life insurance policies have [...]

EUREKONOMICS, The FDIC, & The Money For Life Model

Someone recently asked about FDIC insurance for the money in the “banks” suggested by the EUREKONOMICS’ Money for Life Modelfor creating wealth and managing personal finances, which recommends that each American should act as his/her own banker.  (Some advisors refer to these as “family banks,” “infinite banks,” or “personal banks.”  The use of the term “banks,” “banking,” and [...]