Federal pension plans have been in disarray for some time, but now, state pension plans are running into trouble as well... 8 trillion dollars of trouble. Only two states are left in America with adequately funded pension plans, and the economic decline may be affecting these soon. What do Tom and John think about this? Find out on Wealth Talks.

Resources: Wealth Seminar Recording

Inflation punishes people for saving by stealing the value out of their money. With inflation this bad, many people are saving less, have stopped saving or are even spending their savings. Some of this is doubtless due to rising prices, but it is hard to save when your being punished for it. Is it still a good idea to save? Find out what Tom and John think on Wealth Talks.

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Many people buy fire insurance but never have a fire. Many people buy car insurance and never get in an accident. Many people have medical insurance they don't use. But today, on Wealth Talks, John and Michele discuss one type of insurance everyone will use at some time. Listen on Wealth Talks.

Fear and greed are called the two big motivators in this world, but they won't help you build a strong and sustainable financial future. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss the mindset you need to have to build a successful financial future. Listen Now!

Socialism is supposed to be where everyone shares with other people. The needy are taken care of by those who have an abundance, everything is fair, equal, just, and the sun sets in a golden glow over the ocean every night. Sounds nice!

Socialism has been tried many times, and it hasn't worked. But could it? Listen now on Wealth Talks.

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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss this age-old children's rhyme, and how it is still very relevant even in the "grown-up" world.

Also, there is something happening in Las Vegas you should probably know about. Listen now!

Resources: Register here: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/ *Livestream* option can be selected in the checkout process.

Turns out, winning is easy... if you keep changing the goal posts! Our government is reeling the goal posts in with an electric winch in overdrive! Gas prices have risen 117% in 18 months, but the "official" percentage is only 46%. Our economy isn't in recession... but only because they changed the definition of "recession".

Today Tom and John are back in the studio to unpack everything. You don't want to miss this episode.

Resources: Click here: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?utm_source=wealthtalks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=381 to register for the Wealth Seminar (if you are unable to purchase tickets, the seminar is already full).

Getting rich is something a lot of people want to do. But there are startling consequences along the way which many people overlook. Have you considered the consequences of getting rich?

Tom and John are back on Wealth Talks discussing some of the startling dangers on the way to riches.

Resources: Click here to register for the Wealth Seminar (if you are unable to purchase tickets, the seminar is already full).

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Getting rich quick is simple. All you do is bet big and never lose at poker. Simple, straightforward, and statistically impossible. Simple doesn't mean easy. There are numerous such half-baked plans and schemes for getting rich quick, some people even believe life insurance is the method with which one can get rich quick.

We love life insurance, but it's not a get rich quick formula. Today on Wealth Talks, Tom and John discuss what life insurance can do for you.

Resources: Fri-Sat Wealth Seminar in Las Vegas

Ice cream containers are getting smaller, and the price is rising. Is this inflation? It's now called shrinkflation!

No matter what cutesy name inflation may masquerade under, it's still inflation and can hurt you financially.

Today Tom and John discuss inflation, how we can appoint better politicians, and something happening in September (you are invited).

Resources: Fri-Sat Wealth Seminar in Las Vegas: https://www.life-benefits.com/wealth-seminar/?utm_source=wealthtalks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=inflation