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The Power Of Zero Show

Tax rates 10 years from now are likely to be much higher than they are today. Is your retirement plan ready? Learn how to avoid the coming tax freight train and maximize your retirement dollars.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Dave Ramsey Says Don’t Do an IUL Because of Its Surrender Charges (Is He Right?)

Dave Ramsey Says Don’t Do an IUL Because of Its Surrender Charges (Is He Right?)

Dave Ramsey contends that the IUL is a ripoff primarily because of two reasons: high fees and surrender charges

He also recommends that if you have an IUL to surrender it immediately, thereby incurri…

00:06:15  |   Wed 17 May 2023
Now is the Best Time in History to Get to the 0% Tax Bracket

Now is the Best Time in History to Get to the 0% Tax Bracket

If you have the lion’s share of your wealth in a tax-deferred bucket, you have actually played your cards perfectly. You probably allocated that money at a time when tax rates were likely higher, and…

00:06:07  |   Wed 10 May 2023
Does the IUL REALLY Work?

Does the IUL REALLY Work?

The internet is full of naysayers that are convinced the Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policy (IUL) is a ticking time bomb, but the question is “what does the evidence show?”.

Over the last fiftee…

00:06:44  |   Wed 03 May 2023
Dave Ramsey Is WRONG About the National Debt

Dave Ramsey Is WRONG About the National Debt

In a recent video a high school senior called in to Dave Ramsey’s show where he offered some good advice but also played down the severity of the nation’s debt crisis.

Dave refers to two different bo…

00:09:52  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
Ernst & Young Study on Using Permanent Life Insurance for Retirement Income (Surprising Results!)

Ernst & Young Study on Using Permanent Life Insurance for Retirement Income (Surprising Results!)

A recently published study claims that taking income from permanent life insurance and annuities in retirement can create a better outcome for investors. 

Ernst & Young compared five different strate…

00:08:18  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
Max Loan Challenge: Whole Life vs IUL in a Fixed Account

Max Loan Challenge: Whole Life vs IUL in a Fixed Account

IUL and whole-life policies both have their place. Whole-life advocates prefer it because your cash value is guaranteed to increase each and every year as the IUL has growth that is tied to the upwar…

00:09:57  |   Wed 12 Apr 2023

"That’s a Lie!” Angry Senator Confronts Janet Yellen Over Social Security Bankruptcy

Janet Yellen appeared in front of a Senate Finance Committee in March where explosive testimony erupted when a senator from Louisiana asked a line of questions regarding the impending insolvency of S…

00:12:16  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
The 5 Biggest IUL Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

The 5 Biggest IUL Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

David breaks down the 5 biggest IUL mistakes people make and how to avoid them. 

He starts the conversation by explaining the impact IULs can have on tax-free retirement when used correctly. 

Mistake…

00:08:43  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
How to Avoid Over-Converting Your Roth IRA

How to Avoid Over-Converting Your Roth IRA

David sits down with certified financial planner Mark Byelich to discuss how to avoid over-converting your Roth IRA.

They start the conversation by describing how over-converting your Roth IRA could …

00:18:54  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Why the Middle Class Could Soon Be Paying 45% Effective Tax Rates

Why the Middle Class Could Soon Be Paying 45% Effective Tax Rates

David sits down with certified financial planner Mark Byelich to discuss why the middle class could soon be paying 45% effective tax rates.

When asked what investors should pay attention to in 2023, …

00:22:25  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
How to Dramatically Lower the Tax Bill on Your Roth Conversion

How to Dramatically Lower the Tax Bill on Your Roth Conversion

David sits down with financial advisor Daniel Rondberg to discuss how to dramatically lower the tax bill on your Roth conversion. 

They start the conversation by describing why the Power of Zero mess…

00:32:09  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
The Top 2 Reasons to Have Indexed Universal Life

The Top 2 Reasons to Have Indexed Universal Life

David starts the conversation by describing why it makes sense to have indexed universal life insurance. 

Did you know that any taxes you pay in your taxable brackets are, ironically enough, optional…

00:09:17  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
Indexed Universal Life--How to Find the Right Carrier, Product and Advisor

Indexed Universal Life--How to Find the Right Carrier, Product and Advisor

David starts the conversation by describing the three most important things you should look for in an IUL.

All good IULs are sponsored by financially stable insurance companies - but not all financia…

00:12:43  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
The Difference Between a Social Security Tax and a Penalty (And How to Avoid Them Both)

The Difference Between a Social Security Tax and a Penalty (And How to Avoid Them Both)

David starts the conversation by describing the difference between a Social Security tax and a Social Security penalty - and whether it's possible to avoid them both.

David explains that although som…

00:08:45  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
Three Claims Pro-IUL TikTokkers Make About IUL (And Why They're Wrong)

Three Claims Pro-IUL TikTokkers Make About IUL (And Why They're Wrong)

David debunks the top 3 unsubstantiated claims that pro-life insurance agents on social media make about IULs.

David starts the conversation by explaining why we need to be clear on what an IUL is an…

00:09:18  |   Wed 08 Feb 2023
How to Transform a $1 Million Inheritance into a Tax-Free Juggernaut

How to Transform a $1 Million Inheritance into a Tax-Free Juggernaut

David goes through five unique strategies to transform a $1 million inheritance into a tax-free asset.

Although a non-qualified inheritance is tax-free, the step-up in the basis rule will lead to a h…

00:10:17  |   Wed 01 Feb 2023
Indexed Universal Life is Too Expensive! (Dave Ramsey Debunked)

Indexed Universal Life is Too Expensive! (Dave Ramsey Debunked)

Dave Ramsey and other financial gurus claim that indexed universal life insurance(IUL) is expensive and a ripoff. Are they right? 

Suzie Orman even says you should never work with an advisor that rec…

00:09:48  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
Dave McKnight versus Chris Kirkpatrick (Debunking Anti-IUL Claims)

Dave McKnight versus Chris Kirkpatrick (Debunking Anti-IUL Claims)

What are some of the most outrageous anti-IUL claims on the internet today? David debunks some shockingly misleading claims presented by social media influencer Chris Kirkpatrick.

Claim #1: Indexed u…

00:13:50  |   Wed 18 Jan 2023
Dave Ramsey vs Indexed Universal Life--5 Claims Debunked

Dave Ramsey vs Indexed Universal Life--5 Claims Debunked

What are Dave Ramsey's thoughts on Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL)? David debunks the 5 myths presented in Dave Ramsey's article on why you should run away from IULs.

Myth #1: IULs never perfo…

00:17:08  |   Wed 11 Jan 2023
Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Retirement Planning? (I put ChatGPT to the Test)

Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Retirement Planning? (I put ChatGPT to the Test)

What is ChatGPT? David starts the conversation by explaining what ChatGPT is and the things that make it so revolutionary.

ChatGPT is so advanced it has Google worried about its search engine's futur…

00:12:13  |   Wed 04 Jan 2023
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