Wise Money Tools's Podcast

Remember when your grandparents bought a house for $35,000? That same home is probably worth $700,000 today — and your kids will think $600,000 was a steal. That's inflation at work — silently stealing your purchasing power while you sleep. The truth is, being a "millionaire" doesn't mean what it used to. A million dollars today might sound like freedom… but 30 years from now, it'll spend like $200,000. If you want real wealth, your money has to grow faster than inflation — safely and consistently. That's where leveraged life insurance changes the game. It lets your dollars compound tax-free, stay liquid, and keep earning even when you use them elsewhere. One dollar can do the work of two (or more) — that's how the wealthy protect and grow purchasing power while everyone else loses ground. The sooner you start compounding, the faster your wealth snowballs. Time and leverage are your best friends — if you use them right.

I started in 1986 as a traditional stockbroker — chasing market returns, diversification, and all the "smart" financial strategies. But after living through multiple crashes and seeing clients lose decades of gains overnight… I knew there had to be a better way. The truth? The markets are rigged against consistency. You retire in the wrong year — you lose. You defer taxes in a 401(k) — you lose again when rates rise. I was done playing that game. That's when I discovered life insurance as a wealth engine, not a death benefit. A properly designed policy isn't about dying richer — it's about living freer. It gives you liquidity, tax-free growth, leverage, and the ability to fund alternative investments — without market risk. When I saw how a leveraged life strategy could outperform traditional portfolios while adding safety, flexibility, and legacy — I stopped selling stocks and started helping people build financial freedom the right way. If you're tired of the same Wall Street rollercoaster and want real control over your money, it's time to see what this strategy can do for you.

Too many people build up cash value in their life insurance and then… do nothing with it. That's a massive mistake. Your policy isn't just a savings account — it's a launchpad for wealth. When you learn to leverage it correctly, that same dollar can work two, three, even four times at once. Here's the secret: your cash value keeps compounding inside the policy even while you borrow against it. That means you can use it to fund real estate, e-commerce, equipment leasing, Bitcoin mining, or even your own business — all while it's still growing safely in the background. This is how real wealth builders play the game: Your money compounds. You collateralize it. You leverage it into income-producing or appreciating assets. You do it all tax-efficiently. Every day your cash value sits idle is a day you're missing out on double compounding power.

Most financial advisors still cling to the outdated "4% rule" — the idea that you can safely withdraw 4% a year from your retirement portfolio and never run out of money. But what happens when someone tells you to pull 8–10% instead? Total disaster. I ran the numbers using real Monte Carlo simulations. A 10% withdrawal rate only has a 3.3% chance of success. That means 97 out of 100 retirees would run out of money before they die. The math doesn't lie — but Wall Street might. The truth is, there is a smarter way. A system that lets you pull 2–3x more income, tax-free, and with safety and liquidity built in. Stop gambling your retirement on "hope and growth." Start building it on strategy and certainty.

What if you didn't have to choose between Bitcoin and real estate? Real estate gives you stability, cash flow, and tax advantages. Bitcoin delivers growth, liquidity, and inflation protection. Now, imagine combining both into one powerful wealth system. That's exactly what the Y-Assurance and Z Token are designed to do — merging the world's safest asset with the world's best-performing one to create compounding income, liquidity, and long-term growth. It's not about picking sides. It's about building a wealth engine where safety fuels performance.

Every investor dreams of the perfect investment — one that's safe, grows fast, and pays consistent income. But most only get two out of three. If it's safe, it's slow. If it's high performing, it's risky. If it pays income, it's taxed and limited. What if you could have all three? That's what Dan calls The Perfect Trifecta — combining the safest asset (high cash value life insurance), the highest performing asset (Bitcoin), and the most consistent income engine (the YLDZ Token). Together, they form a self-fueling system where safety feeds growth, growth funds income, and income strengthens safety. It's not just investing — it's wealth architecture that compounds with purpose.

For decades, Wall Street told us to "trust the plan." Work hard, save in your 401(k), ride out the market, and someday you'll retire free. But the truth? That plan is broken. Most investors end up with portfolios that barely beat inflation — eaten alive by taxes, fees, and volatility. Meanwhile, Wall Street takes their cut no matter what. The system isn't built for you to win — it's built for them. That's why we created Y-Assurance and the YLDZ Token — combining the safest asset on earth (life insurance) with the best performing one (Bitcoin). It's not another product — it's a new wealth system that compounds safely, pays monthly income, and builds generational wealth. Don't settle for a broken plan. Build your own.

I recently attended a financial advisor conference — impressive businesses, billions in annuities and AUM… but almost no mention of life insurance. And that's the problem. Most advisors ignore one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available: leveraged life insurance. When structured correctly, it can: ✅ Generate tax-free retirement income ✅ Serve as a funding vehicle for real estate & other investments ✅ Reduce your lifetime taxes (income + estate) ✅ Create a lasting family legacy Meanwhile, most clients are stuck with taxable investments, “tax-deferred” retirement plans, and strategies that enrich Wall Street — not them. This isn't a gimmick. It's a strategy built on 100+ year-old companies with proven stability. Done right, it can transform a “good” financial plan into a great one.

Your cash value isn't just sitting there — it's working for you. But most people only use it once. Big mistake. Here's how the wealthy play it:

Got cash value in your policy? Most people let it sit there… growing slowly. Here's the smarter play:

Some advisors say you can withdraw 8–10% from retirement funds. The stats say otherwise—only a 3.3% chance it works! We show how to safely take 2–3x more than Wall Street's 4% rule—tax-free.

Have cash value building up? Don't waste it. The wealthy don't borrow to buy toys. They borrow to build wealth:

Still think you can retire pulling 10% a year from your portfolio? Even Dave Ramsey says it's possible — but math says otherwise: