Monthly Archives: October 2025

Financial Planning 101: The Do’s and Don’ts to Build Lasting Wealth | Episode 139



Completely transform the way you think about money and unlock true financial freedom. 💰

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal how to stop spending money—and start using it like the banks do. Discover why traditional financial plans, like 401(k)s and IRAs keep you trapped in the system, and a better way to take control of your cash flow.

Learn how Infinite Banking can help you protect your assets, create lasting wealth, and tailor a private banking strategy that fits your unique financial goals. If you’re ready to think like a banker and make your money work for you every single day, this episode is your roadmap to financial independence.

  • The Power of Switching from Spending to Using Money Like the Banks Do
  • Private Banking Strategies: How to Build Wealth Around Your Individual Needs and Goals
  • The Truth About Retirement: Why It’s a Government-Created Myth
  • How to Buy Out Your Own Debt and Turn It Into Profit
  • Stop Locking Away Your Money: Make It Work for You Instead of in a 401(k) or IRA

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Smart Investing: Escape the Traditional Investment Trap | Episode 138



The truth about smart investing is very different from what you’ve been taught — and the traditional investment model you’re following may actually be holding you back. Fortunately, there’s a way to grow your wealthprotect your retirement, and generate consistent passive income using strategies that the financial industry doesn’t want you to know.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal how to take control of your money and make it work harder than ever. It’s time to become your own banker and achieve true financial freedom.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Best Long-Term Investment Strategy the Wealthy Don’t Want You to Know About
  • How to Maximize Your Investment Yield for Lifetime Growth
  • The Only Investment That Guarantees You’ll Never Outlive Your Money — Even in Retirement
  • The Simple Secret to Building Wealth Most People Overlook
  • Why Every Dollar Should Do More Than One Job — The Key to Financial Freedom

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Why Banks Get Rich and You Don’t — Until You Learn This Strategy | Episode 137



Everyone struggles with money—no matter how much or how little we have. The real challenge isn’t the amount; it’s learning how to make your money work for you instead of for the banks. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply looking to take charge of your finances, you can escape traditional banks and learn practical steps to think like a banker, not a borrower.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., reveal how to protect and grow your wealth—without working harder and without relying on today’s risky banking system.

Vance and Seth discuss:  

  • Introduction: How the Banking System Really Works
  • Why Traditional Banks Never Worry About Where Money Comes From
  • The Truth About the FDIC: Why Traditional Banks Aren’t as Safe as You Think
  • Why It’s Time to Dump Your 401(k)
  • How Money Really Works—and How to Make It Flow the Right Way

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Unlock Financial Prosperity with Lines of Credit | Episode 136



Using a line of credit can be one of the most powerful financial tools for building wealth and achieving long-term financial freedom — but only if it’s set up the right way. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply want to stop depending on traditional banks, you can create a line of credit that works for you — not against you.

 In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal how to strategically use a line of credit inside your own private banking system to take control of your money, grow wealth safely, and escape the traps of traditional banking. Learn how to make your money work in two places at once — compounding even while you borrow against it.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  •  What Is a Line of Credit and How It can Work for You
  • How to Use HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit) as Powerful Financial Tool
  • The Life-Changing Secret: How to Use Money Like the Banks Do

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Surviving Unexpected Expenses | Episode 135



Life is full of financial surprises—car repairs, medical bills, home maintenance, or sudden expenses that can wreck your budget and drain your savings. What if you could cover these unexpected costs without relying on credit cards, personal loans, or tapping into your emergency fund?

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, wealth experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., reveal a little-known but time-tested financial strategy the wealthy have used for centuries to protect themselves from financial curveballs. You’ll discover how becoming your own private banker creates a built-in safety net that keeps you in control of unexpected expenses while simultaneously growing your wealth.

If you’re looking for smarter ways to protect your finances, avoid debt, and build lasting financial freedom, this episode is packed with insights you can start using today.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • What to Do in a Financial Crunch When You’re Financing Your Own Bank
  • How to Successfully Run Your Own Private Banking System
  • Growing Your Money While Using It: The Power of Infinite Banking
  • Understanding How Money Really Works

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