The Future of Finance

How to Build a TAX-FREE Retirement and Legacy with Life Insurance


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  • What if you could retire with tax-free income, leave millions to your heirs, and not give Uncle Sam a dime?

In this episode of The Future of Finance, Marissa Wood sits down with financial industry veteran Marty Willenborg, who shares powerful strategies using life insurance, premium financing, and the Kaizen concept to create wealth, preserve it, and pass it on—without the IRS taking a cut.

  • If you're skeptical about whether life insurance can be more than just a death benefit, this episode will change your mind.
⏱ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro: Meet Marty Willenborg & His 44-Year Financial Journey

1:00 – How a Cancer Diagnosis Changed Marty’s Life—and Career

4:00 – The Harsh Truth About Life Insurance When You Need It

6:15 – Why Annual Policy Reviews Are Non-Negotiable

9:35 – Living Benefits: How Life Insurance Is More Than a Death Benefit

10:05 – Term vs. Permanent Insurance: The Real Cost of “Cheap”

11:30 – What Is Indexed Universal Life (IUL)? Explained Simply

13:20 – The Kaizen Strategy: Tax-Free Income Using Bank Leverage

15:10 – How the Kaizen Plan Works (Step-by-Step)

17:40 – Real Example: $125K In, $7M Out (Tax-Free)

21:55 – “Is This Too Good to Be True?”—Addressing the Top Objection

24:00 – 401(k)s vs. IULs: Tax Implications You Need to Know

25:00 – Can’t Do Kaizen? LIRPs & Legacy Planning Options for All Budgets

26:30 – How to Set Your Kids or Grandkids Up with Millions (G-Suite Strategy)

28:30 – Final Thoughts: Stop Giving Your Legacy to the IRS

🔗 Ready to take the first step?
Visit https://www.union-financial.com/  to schedule a free consultation.

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The Future of FinanceBy Marissa Wood