In this episode: Wade breaks down the first two stages of owning whole life: Saver (building a safe, liquid foundation and tightening your relationship with money) and Wealth Builder (shifting premiums from "expense" to "opportunity," paying down the right debts, and funding opportunities without sacrificing liquidity). You'll hear how Tough Money habits, cash-flow redirection, and a clear "days of liquidity" target create real control—not just theory. Tune in to learn how to move from storing cash to putting it to work—on your terms.

Episode Highlights

02:57 - Introduction to the Four Stages of Whole-Life.

04:45 - Stage 1: Saver Mindset.

10:30 - Liquidity at Time of Death - Life Insurance.

11:59 - Savings vs. Investing Clarification.

30:35 - Stage 2: Wealth Builder Discussion.

37:12 - Stage 3: Business Banker Mindset.

Episode Resources

• sagewealthstrategy.com

Welcome to a new episode of the Wade Borth podcast, focusing on "Consumer Corner" where we answer common questions that come across Wade's desk by clients. In this episode, Wade is joined by his assistant Kira Nyland to go through questions regarding Term Insurance and if it's a better fit than Whole Life. If you're stuck between which type of policy might be the best option, this episode is for you!

Episode Highlights

03:38 - The role of informed decision-making in finance.

05:15 - Debunking common financial myths.

07:53 - Exploring the debate: Term vs. Whole Life Insurance.

10:07 - The misperception of term insurance costs.

13:39 - Actuarial data and term insurance claims.

15:54 Insurance company strategies on premium pricing.

18:08 - Legacy planning limitations with term insurance.

21:24 - Understanding the value vs. cost in insurance.

23:27 - An analogy: Cost vs. value of financial decisions.

24:37 - Encouragement to seek diverse financial education.

Links and Resources

• sagewealthstrategy.com

• The 8 Benefits Part 1 - https://youtu.be/ld1M73GAURY

• The 8 Benefits Part 2 - https://youtu.be/u7AVa-4SdAc

Wade sits down with Dallas-based advisor Brent White to unpack why most financial advice fails business owners—and what a team-based, "family office" approach can do instead. From Infinite Banking and cash-flow efficiency to avoiding siloed planning (hello, audits and missing 401(k) bonds), Wade and Brent share real-world tactics to build resilient companies, create liquidity, and make the same dollar do multiple jobs—with an abundance mindset and a servant's heart. Tune in to hear how thinking differently about your business—and surrounding yourself with the right team—can help you build lasting wealth, reduce risk, and keep your money in motion for generations to come.

Episode Highlights

• 02:15 - Rethinking the banking system.

• 06:40 - Financial awakening through experience.

• 11:25 - The "Mount Everest" approach to business.

• 16:50 - Efficiency over growth.

• 22:10 - The danger of doing business "like everyone else".

• 27:30 - Money in motion creates wealth.

• 32:05 - The power of team specialization.

• 41:10 - It's not about debt—it's about strategy.

• 45:20 - Education is empowerment

Episode Resources:

• sagewealthstrategy.com

• https://www.sagewealthstrategy.com/planning-beyond-retirement-with-kent-kraiter/

• Connect with Brent White

• bossfinancialgrp.com

• Brent@theinsboss.com