Five Years Ago: A Taxpayer’s Dilemma
It was a crisp spring morning, and the calendar marked the dreaded Tax Day—a day when hardworking Americans like you and me reluctantly write checks to a government that seemed insatiable in its appetite for spending. The national debt had ballooned to a staggering 22 trillion dollars, and our tax dollars were funding wars and programs that left us questioning their necessity.
As I sat at my kitchen table, pen in hand, ready to sign away my hard-earned money, a serendipitous encounter changed the course of my financial life forever. I stumbled upon the writings of R. Nelson Nash, a financial thinker who challenged conventional wisdom and offered an alternative path—one that promised to empower individuals and families to take control of their financial destiny.
The Becoming Your Own Banker Concept
Nash’s concept was simple yet revolutionary: Become your own banker. But what did that mean?
- Infinite Banking: Nash advocated for creating your own personal banking system using a specially designed whole life insurance policy. Instead of relying on traditional banks, you could borrow against your policy’s cash value to finance major expenses, investments, or emergencies. The best part? The interest you paid would flow back into your policy, not to a faceless institution.
- Tax Advantages: By leveraging whole life insurance, you could legally minimize your tax burden. The growth within the policy was tax-deferred, and withdrawals were tax-free. Suddenly, Tax Day didn’t seem so daunting.
- Control and Flexibility: No longer beholden to banks or government programs, you could access funds when needed, repay at your own pace, and even leave a legacy for your loved ones.
Our Decision: Taking Back Control
That Tax Day was a turning point for my wife and me. We decided to embark on the journey of becoming our own bankers. I was determined to become someone who specialized in this strategy, set up our own infinite banking system.
- We funded a few whole life insurance policies, diligently contributing to it over the years.
- When unexpected expenses arose—an emergency medical bill, a home repair—we borrowed from our policy, paying ourselves back with interest.
- Our policy’s cash value grew steadily, providing a safety net and a source of liquidity.
The Ripple Effect
As the years passed, we witnessed the ripple effect of our decision:
- Reduced Tax Liability: Our tax bills became more manageable. We no longer felt like mere contributors to a bottomless pit of debt.
- Financial Independence: Becoming our own bankers allowed us to break free from the shackles of traditional banking. We controlled our financial destiny.
- Legacy Planning: Our policy would continue to grow, benefiting not only us but also our children and grandchildren.
Five years ago, on that fateful Tax Day, we reclaimed our financial sovereignty. R. Nelson Nash’s wisdom guided us toward a path of empowerment, self-reliance, and financial freedom. As you write your tax check this year, consider the possibility of becoming your own banker. It might just be the most liberating decision you’ll ever make.
Disclaimer: Consult an authorized practitioner of the Infinite Banking Concept before beginning on this path.
Note: This blog post is inspired by R. Nelson Nash’s concept. Any resemblance to real events or individuals is purely coincidental.