Best Coltonmcgriff Podcasts (2025)

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Tombstone Exercise - Episode 111 12:07

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1+ y ago12:07

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Dive into the certainties of life with Colton & Joel McGriff as they bring a fresh perspective to life insurance and financial planning. Discover how understanding life's guarantees can shape a secure future. Tune in for insights that go beyond the norm. Worth every minute! Highlights: Discussing the inevitability of death and its impact on life an…

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Veterinarian Visit - Episode 110 14:34

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Ever wondered why someone might travel 4 hours to a vet? In this heartfelt episode of 'The Land of Possibilities,' Joel McGriff shares his journey with his elderly dog and the exceptional care they received from a holistic vet. A tale of love, health, and going the extra mile—literally. Tune in to discover how thorough care can make all the differe…

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Current Economic Outlook From Austrian Perspective - Episode 109 21:52

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Colton and Joel McGriff explore financial uncertainties in the market, particularly the implications of the Austrian business cycle theory. They caution that the Federal Reserve may be overusing expansionary monetary policy, potentially leading to a market crash. They critique the common tendency to resort to fear-driven financial strategies, which…

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Stop Budgeting, Start Living - Episode 108 21:43

2y ago21:43

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Colton and Joel McGriff discuss Parkinson's Law in relation to financial management, explaining that income can often increase alongside expenses. They relate financial decisions to opportunity cost, using Colton's personal situation of selling a car to afford a new bike as an example. Additionally, they discuss the practice of tithing as a means t…

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Vegan Hunter - Episode 107 23:48

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Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff, discuss their approach to challenging assumptions in different areas of life and finance. They do not believe in strict adherence to established norms, whether it's diet or financial decisions; they prefer a plant-based diet but are not strictly vegan, and instead of traditional forms of savings like 401…

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Using Data vs Data Using You - Episode 106 22:17

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Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff, emphasize the value of proactive decision-making in personal finance and health. They highlight personal responsibility over relying solely on advisors. They also promote analyzing personal data to guide decisions, viewing capital as a positive energy source impacted by each decision. Speaking from perso…

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Simplicity in Travel - Episode 105 15:56

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Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff, discuss the differences in travel styles among family members and correlate these variances to how people approach financial planning. They refer to the contrast between being detail-oriented planners and being spontaneous decision-makers. The podcast then delves into the concept of 'Infinite Banking', a…

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Daily Improvements - Episode 104 17:51

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Colton McGriff discusses his recent fitness journey, motivated by a challenge set by his MS specialist. Colton was warned that without the recommended pharmaceutical treatment, he would be in a wheelchair within ten years. However, in defiance of this prognosis, Colton decided to set a goal to run a 100-mile ultramarathon within that time frame. Th…

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Lessons from Copperheads - Episode 103 17:14

2+ y ago17:14

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Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff, discuss a shift in their podcast's content. They recognize the importance of sharing more personal stories, moving away from primarily discussing the concept of 'Infinite Banking'. Colton and Joel use the analogy of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to illustrate their content plan, with Infinite Bankin…

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Start With the End in Mind - Episode 102 20:19

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This podcast episode features Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff. They discuss the importance of the concept 'Begin With the End in Mind', a phrase borrowed from author Stephen Covey. Originally applied to estate planning, the philosophy is applicable across many aspects of life and emphasizes the importance of premeditation. Joel explains…

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Investment Thesis Paired with IBC - Episode 101 20:17

2+ y ago20:17

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This podcast episode features Colton McGriff and his father, Joel McGriff, discussing investments, economies, and how the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) affects their monetary decisions. The duo uses their experience in discussing real-estate investments, specifically during and after the 2007-2008 financial crash. Highlights: How investment strate…

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BYOB Book Review Part 12 - Episode 100 16:06

3y ago16:06

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The father and son duo of Joel and Colton McGriff is back with their review of the book, Becoming Your Own Banker, discussing the cost of acquisition in the fifth edition of the book. Together, they share the importance of the cost of acquisition and why it is essential to understand and consider the topic. Joel and Colton also talk about the conce…

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2023 Forecast - Episode 99 19:41

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It's a brand new year! What's your goal for 2023? Have you started hitting your New Year's Resolution already? In this episode of The Land Of Possibilities, Joel and Colton McGriff discuss how to think bigger and push beyond your limits. They talked about how it is possible to break through mental barriers and use challenges as advantages. Joel and…

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The Benefits of a Multi-Generational Approach to Tax Planning - Episode 98 15:10

3y ago15:10

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When is the best time to start planning and preparing for taxes? Is it better to start planning early or should you wait until you get a heads-up from your accountant or financial advisor? For today's episode, Joel and Colton McGriff discuss the best time to start planning and prepping for your taxes in the future year. They talk about the importan…

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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early? - Episode 97 18:19

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If you're like most people, you probably have a mortgage. And if you're like most people, you probably hate your mortgage. But the big question is: should you pay it off early? It's a tough question to answer, and there are pros and cons to both sides. Paying off your mortgage early means that you'll be debt-free sooner. On the other hand, it also …

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Policy Loans - Episode 96 11:46

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There are several reasons why someone might want to take out a policy loan. Maybe you have an unexpected medical expense or need to make a large purchase and don't have the cash on hand. Whatever the reason, a policy loan can give you access to the money you need without having to go through a traditional bank or lender. For today's episode, Joel a…

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Is Real Estate Crashing - Episode 95 18:08

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As the federal reserve is printing more money and other countries are struggling with their own economic issues, what does this mean for real estate? Some experts believe that we could see a sharp decrease in prices, as people scramble to unload assets. Others believe that now is actually a good time to buy real estate, as prices may not fall as mu…

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IBC Special Guest with Leigh Anne McGriff - Episode 94 18:40

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Today's episode is very special as Colton is joined by his wife, Leigh Anne McGriff. Together, they recall what lessons Colton tried to teach Leigh Anne and how she learned more about IBC and the practice. Leigh Anne shares how, at one point in her life, thought about borrowing money as a bad habit, and why a lot of people are also thinking the sam…

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401k, a Government Sponsored Program - Episode 93 20:19

3+ y ago20:19

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When it comes to your 401k plan, there are a few common questions you should ask yourself. How much risk are you willing to take? What are your investment goals? And how long do you plan on working? But is it really a requirement? For today's episode, Joel and Colton McGriff focus on the 401k plan: What are the common questions you should ask yours…

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BYOB Book Review Part 11 - The Retirement Trap - Episode 92 17:29

3+ y ago17:29

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In this episode, Joel and Colton McGriff dive into The Retirement Trap, which is mentioned on pages 66 and 67 of the Becoming your own banker book by Nelson Nash. Joel and Colton explain the content inside those pages and give you their valuable point of view. Highlights: What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear The retirement t…

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Generational IBC Practice - Episode 91 18:09

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Are we really in a recession? Should people start worrying about what's happening in society right now? Colton and Joel McGriff continue with their discussion of the topics of IBC and the generational IB Practice. They argue whether we are in a recession right now and if people should start worrying about the days to come. They also share the bigge…

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IBC to Eliminate Debt - Episode 90 15:58

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If you are in debt, should you still continue investing and putting your money into life insurance? Colton and Joel McGriff continue with their discussion of the topics of IBC, infinite banking, and the teachings of R. Nelson Nash. Together, they talk about how the book and the author argue why you should start getting out of debt now. They also sh…

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What Is IBC? - Part 2 - Episode 89 17:17

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Is it easy, even for beginners, to start practicing the concept of infinite banking? Continuing with their discussion from the previous episode, Colton and Joel carry on the topics of IBC and infinite banking. They talk about how and why inflation happens and who can fix it. Colton and Joel also share how insurance can help solve the problem of inf…

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What is IBC? - Episode 88 18:05

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As more and more people are getting familiar with the concept of infinite banking, it is important to know the basics. To give the listeners a glimpse behind the concept, Colton and Joel McGriff introduce what infinite banking really is. They talk about how they began with the practice, as well as how beginners should get started with it, by learni…

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BYOB Book Review Part 10 - Episode 87 18:41

3+ y ago18:41

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Are you already out of your comfort zone? Or are you letting fear take over all the time? Colton and Joel McGriff continue to the tenth part of talking about the book: Becoming Your Own Banker. Together, they talk about how the book and the author stand the test of time by teaching applicable stories of the market flow. How do we become bankers tha…

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BYOB Book Review Part 9 - Episode 86 19:25

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What factors influence your purchase decisions? Is your spending behavior different when it comes to buying your daily needs versus your insurance, your house, and other properties? Colton and Joel McGriff continue to the ninth part of talking about the book: Becoming Your Own Banker. Together, they talk about how most people usually decide on maki…

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Fact or Crap: Inflation - Episode 85 17:24

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Do you believe that your reality is the truth? Are you sure you have the proper perspective on the current happenings? In this episode, Colton and Joel McGriff play a fact or crap game to pick up where they left off in their last episodes about inflation. They will try to tell whether the media releases facts or crap statements regarding inflation.…

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Inflation Part 2: History - Episode 84 18:55

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What's the situation of inflation like in the past? Did the government show support to its people? This episode is like a blast from the past as Colton and Joel McGriff talk about Joel's experience with inflation back in the day. He narrates the situation of how it is like living in the past where the money's value is really low, no matter which pa…

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Inflation - Episode 83 17:44

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As inflation rises, the value of money diminishes quickly. You would need to pay more for the goods and services you're getting. But how does inflation affect you? In this solo episode, Colton talks about a very important topic: Inflation. He discusses the meaning and the concept behind the topic and why it happens. He also shares how the Austrian …

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BYOB Book Review Part 8 - Episode 82 21:32

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A lot of people have been misinformed about insurance. Before buying one, it is vital to understand its value and purpose. Colton and Joel McGriff proceed to part eight of Becoming Your Own Banker. They discuss the overview of how insurance works. Many people have been told that an insurance policy is a must-have. To increase the demand, the indust…

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BYOB Book Review Part 7 - Episode 81 21:54

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Have you ever wondered why your expenses increase directly proportional to your income? This dilemma is just at the tip of the iceberg of the plethora of existing human problems. Colton and Joel McGriff proceed to part seven of Becoming Your Own Banker. They discuss why it is essential to outline human problems first before delving into the next st…

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BYOB Book Review Part 6 - Episode 80 19:58

4y ago19:58

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In this part 6 of the series of the Nelson Nash Becoming your Own Banker book, Joel and Colton McGriff talk about pages 26 and 27 and review what they said in the first five episodes of the series. They also talk about the idea of financing what you buy. Highlights: Financing what you buy - 1:06 How many times have you read this book? - 2:08 Unders…

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BYOB Book Review Part 5 - Episode 79 20:48

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Colton and Joel McGriff dig into part five of Becoming Your Own Banker. They talk about how the most important part of the entire book is right here, pages 21 through 25: Creating your own banking system through dividend-paying life insurance. Learn how banks operate in this episode! Highlights: A section of the book that we need to re-read - 0:48 …

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BYOB Book Review Part 4 - Episode 78 17:12

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In continuation of the book review, Colton and Joel talk about for them what is the most important part of the book Becoming Your Own Banker and how it connects to society today. They talked about fractional reserve banking and how bankers are making speculative investments. Colton and Joel also discussed R. Nelson's concept of cogeneration and how…

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BYOB Book Review Part 3 - Episode 77 16:12

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Continuing with where they left off the last episode, Colton and Joel talk about for them what is the most important part of the book Becoming Your Own Banker. Together, they state the reason why they are drawn not only to the book but also to the analogy that R. Nelson used. They also discuss why most financial conversations and misconceptions are…

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BYOB Book Review Part 2 - Episode 76 25:00

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In continuation of the book review, Colton and Joel carry on sharing their insights about Becoming Your Own Banker. They focus their discussion on one of the many analogies in the book: The concept of the grocery store. Colton and Joel also bring the topic of building a system of bringing in more income without increasing the amount of time you nee…

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BYOB Book Review Part 1 - Episode 75 22:10

4y ago22:10

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Colton and Joel sit down to talk about the book, Becoming Your Own Banker. They also talk about the concept of infinite banking: The more you learn about new ideas and new things, the more you come back to the concept. Colton and Joel also cite different resolutions and realizing that everything that you know now could change tomorrow: You should b…

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New Additions to the Team - Episode 74 17:16

4y ago17:16

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Joel and Colton McGriff give us an update about where things have been and where things are going in business and life. They have a new member of their team: Colton's sister! A new member of the team that gives a new perspective. Highlights: A new addition to the team - 2:18 Designing a strategy that makes sense - 3:46 The Tax Code is a puzzle - 4:…

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How Does Inflation Affect My Decisions Right Now - Episode 73 23:15

4+ y ago23:15

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Joel and Colton McGriff talk about a topic that has been in our heads during this time and they ask "How does inflation affect my decisions?" Check out their answers in this special episode. Highlights: A story about Richard Nixon's presidency - 1:00 The first exposure to the money markets - 2:30 The confiscation of gold - 4:49 The fear of COVID - …

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KISS- Keep It Simple - Episode 72 16:58

4+ y ago16:58

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The theme of this podcast is KISS: Keep it Simple! But why? Check it out in this episode as Colton and Joel explain why you have to keep it simple. Highlights: When do you want to retire? - 1:37 Creating passive income - 1:59 Discussing passive income goals - 2:50 You have to plan all the scenarios - 3:24 Access to capital is the most important thi…

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More than Surface Level Information - Episode 71 20:32

4+ y ago20:32

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Colton and Joel McGriff talk about the basics of why they started this podcast. It is not about giving surface-level information, it is about giving you actionable steps to make better decisions. Highlights: The guiding principle to start this podcast - 2:23 There's a lot of theory everywhere - 3:30 Giving enough information - 4:12 The way they tea…

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Life Insurance for Newborns - Episode 70 26:04

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This podcast has special news: Colton and his spouse have a new baby! They are so happy as Colton explains how their life changed and about life insurance for newborns. Highlights Diaper changes - 1:41 Kids are expensive - 4:18 The value that a kid brings - 4:54 Controlling costs so that they do not become a problem - 6:30 Planning for "his son's d…

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Life Events/Coaching - Episode 69 19:58

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The McGriffs talk about how you can be coachable through the process of life. They dive into some incredible coaches and explain using a NBA analogy. They recommend implementing the infinite banking system in our lives. Highlights: Being in the COVID world - 1:12 About generational planning - 4:19 Everything is changing - 5:15 Why coaching is neces…

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Cash Flow and How Timing is Everything (part 3) - Episode 68 17:44

5+ y ago17:44

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This episode is part three on the cash flow series! The McGriffs talk about cash flow during the pandemic and dive deep about how timing is everything. Highlights: Cash flow during the pandemic - 2:42 Everything happens the same way during a crisis - 3:30 One of the major things when it comes to cash flow - 4:29 The financial industry during the la…

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Cash Flow and Its Importance (part 2) - Episode 67 17:14

5+ y ago17:14

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This is part 2 on the three-part series about cash flow! The McGriffs talk about cash flow, how to build it, and why it is important. Highlights: Why we need cash flow - 1:57 Having a more certain future - 2:20 The importance of what Nelson Nash taught us - 4:46 The key is to ask "why" - 6:36 Having an independent thought - 6:54 A different approac…

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Cash Flow and Retirement (Part 1) - Episode 66 13:42

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This is a three-part series on cash flow! The McGriffs dive in to understand why we do what we do in the financial space. Today's episode is about thinking about retirement differently. Highlights: Their view about retirement - 1:38 Always creating value in some way - 2:01 Retirement as an amazing time - 4:51 We are always talking about cash flow -…

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Why It Makes Sense to Borrow From a Life Insurance Company After Getting Out of Debt - Episode 65 15:42

5+ y ago15:42

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Does life insurance make sense? If you want to know the answer to this question, this is the episode for you because the McGriffs explain to us what personal banking is and what we can do to get out of debt. Highlights: Investment ideas during the pandemic - 2:03 Why life insurance makes sense - 2:33 Talking about debt and life insurance - 2:54 Div…

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Continuation of Debt - Episode 64 18:08

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Last week, the McGriffs talked about good debt vs bad debt, but in today's episode, they dive into all debt. They continue to explain what to do when it comes to debt. Highlights: Storing cash - 1:55 You cannot predict everything - 2:04 Looking at future investment decisions - 3:29 People depending on investments - 4:04 The financial world - 5:48 W…

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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt - Episode 63 20:21

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Can debt be good? Listen to the McGriffs insights about what makes it good or bad and what to do about it. Highlights: Good and bad debt - 1:14 Paying off debt - 2:34 Student loan debt - 3:18 Credit card debt - 4:03 Should we pay off the debt? - 4:20 Building cash and staying in control - 8:11 There's definitely bad debt - 9:51 Nelson Nash's insigh…

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Stop Saving for Retirement - Episode 62 21:56

5+ y ago21:56

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The McGriffs talk about Joel's new nickname, these uneasy times for the world, and explain why you should stop saving for retirement. Highlights: Watching the news all day? - 1:40 Stop saving for retirement - 2:07 How we are going to stop saving for retirement - 2:42 Worrying about cash flow - 3:16 What are outside investments - 4:36 You have to cr…