When the system shuts down… how do you keep your family standing? In this special bonus episode, Tricia Miller, founder of Thrivewell: Bankless By Design, shares a personal story of how the recent government shutdown affected her own family — with multiple children and spouses furloughed or working without pay. This isn't just about politics — it's about preparation. Tricia reveals how the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) offers real solutions for financial independence, cash flow control, and crisis-proof wealth. Learn how to build a private banking system within your family that provides liquidity, security, and freedom from traditional banks — even when the economy stalls. In this episode, you'll discover: What a government shutdown teaches us about dependency and control Why savings accounts, 401(k)s, and IRAs often fail families in emergencies How to create financial resilience using the Infinite Banking Concept The power of capital stewardship, family legacy planning, and values-aligned wealth building How to build freedom-based finances that can withstand any crisis Tricia reminds us: "There's never a problem until there's a problem." The question is — will you have access to your own capital when you need it most?

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