Category Archives: Investing

Maximize Your Investment Returns: Average Rate of Return vs. Yield | Episode 106



Are you investing in stocks, mutual funds, or retirement accounts to grow your portfolio? Has your financial advisor assured you that your investments are performing well—without explaining the real numbers? You’re not alone!

Many investors are misled by the “Average Rate of Return,” when in reality, it’s “Yield” that determines your actual profits. Yet, financial institutions often manipulate stats to make your returns look better than they are.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., reveal the critical difference between yield vs. average rate of return—and why understanding this could be the key to maximizing your wealth and financial security.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Truth About Investment Returns– Avoid This Costly Mistake!
  • How Your Rate of Returnis Calculated
  • Yield vs. Rate of Return– Key Differences Every Investor Must Know
  • The Hidden Risks of Index Universal Life (IUL) Policies

 

To Watch this Episode, Please Visit the Private Banking Strategies® YouTube Channel:

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


Financial Survival: Protect Yourself in an Uncertain Economy | Episode 105



What comes to mind when you think about today’s economy? Maybe it’s the rising cost of living fueled by inflation or the government’s excessive spending. For many, achieving financial security and long-term wealth seems increasingly out of reach in these uncertain times.

But there’s a way to take back control! By leveraging a properly structured private banking system, you can safeguard your wealth, build financial resilience, and create a secure future.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., reveal how a specialized private banking structure acts as your personal asset protection vault—fully private, legally secure, and controlled by you and your family.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Key to Safeguarding Your Earnings and Protecting Your Assets
  • How to Create a Simple Yet Powerful Asset and Retirement Strategy
  • Take Charge of Your Finances and Reclaim Your Financial Freedom
  • Private Banking Is NOT for You If…

 

To Watch This Episode, Visit The Private Banking Strategies® YouTube Channel: 

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


The Ultimate Money Law for Financial Success | Episode 104



Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with key money laws that put you in full control of your wealth. The first and most powerful principle? The 10% Rule. This strategy goes beyond simple savings—it’s about building a wealth mindset and making your money work within your personal economy.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies PodcastVance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., break down how applying the 10% Rule to your monthly income can create lasting financial security and set you on the path to true wealth accumulation.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Understanding the 10% Rule: A Key to Wealth Building
  • How Your Money Mindset Shapes Financial Success
  • Maximizing Your Paycheck: Turning Income into Profits
  • The Financial Math Behind This Wealth Strategy

 

To Watch This Episode, Please Visit the Private Banking Strategies® YouTube Channel: 

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


Unlock Your Financial Goldmine – Part 3 | Episode 103



Calling all business owners! It’s time to explore a groundbreaking financial strategy that’s not just for the wealthy—it’s for small business owners and entrepreneurs like you. In this final chapter, discover how one entrepreneur bypassed traditional banks, built his own “family bank,” and unlocked the “velocity of money” to accelerate his wealth-building journey and achieve financial independence in just a few short years.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., conclude the inspiring story of how a business owner with modest beginnings gained financial freedom by cutting out banks, creating his own system, and fast-tracking his path to success.

 

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Grow Wealth Quickly by Funding Business Needs with a Family Bank
  • Reuse the Same Dollar to Multiply Growth
  • Enjoy Unmatched Guaranteed Returns
  • Keep Your Money Working for You, Not the Banks

Resources:

 

To Watch This Episode, Please Visit the Private Banking Strategies® YouTube Channel:

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


Unlock Your Financial Goldmine – Part 2 | Episode 102



Attention business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs: Discover a smarter way to finance your ventures and build financial momentum with less capital than expected. Use the velocity of money to maximize impact and reclaimed control from traditional banks, paving your way to financial freedom.

In this episode, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., explain see how one business owner turned his cash flow into a financial tool—without extra work or income, just by changing how his money flowed. By replacing traditional bank financing with his own family bank, he gained full financial control and created a risk-free, unbeatable retirement strategy.

 

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Maximize your money by investing through your family bank
  • Leverage the same dollar multiple times for ultimate financing
  • Discover unmatched, risk-free, guaranteed returns.
  • Learn why starting today matters, no matter your age.
  • And more

Resources:

 

To watch this episode, please visit the Private Banking Strategies® Youtube channel:

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/

 


The Real Money Problem and How to Solve it – Part 2 | Episode 99



The banking system controls the economy, but cracks are starting to show. Many financial institutions are on the brink of insolvency, exposing a dangerous mindset about money in society today. While most people believe banks are the safest place to store their wealth, parking your cash in centralized financial institutions could leave you vulnerable to significant risks.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, financial experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., uncover the hidden dangers of today’s banking and investment systems. They reveal a powerful strategy to safeguard, grow, and protect your wealth—without relying on traditional banks. Tune in to discover the ultimate solution for financial security and freedom.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How Bank Over-Leveraging Fuels Inflation and Market Risks
  • FDIC Solvency Demystified: The Reality of Financial Bailouts
  • The Hidden Pitfalls of Your 401(k): What Advisors Won’t Tell You
  • Wealth-Building Secrets: Mastering Money Leverage for Financial Freedom

 

To watch this episode, please visit the Private Banking Strategies® YouTube channel: 

 

To Schedule an Exploratory Call with Vance, Click the Link Below:

https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


From Surviving to Thriving: Financial Success Made Simple Pt. 2 | Ep.94



Are you trapped in an endless cycle of monthly bills, mounting debt, and zero savings? You’re not alone. In today’s tough economy, millions of Americans are struggling to stay afloat and achieve financial independence.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, financial experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., dive into the most common money mistakes keeping people stuck. They’ll uncover game-changing strategies to help you escape the debt trap, reclaim control of your finances, and start building true wealth.

 

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How to Stop Wasting Money and Start Maximizing Returns
  • Start Building Your Personal Wealth Economy
  • Getting Your Money Back Like the Banks Do
  • Buying Back Your Debt and Unlocking Financial Freedom

 

To watch this episode, please visit the Private Banking Strategies YouTube channel:

 

To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


Survive the Next Real Estate Market Crash | Ep. 91



Are you a current or aspiring real estate investor worried about the market’s economic fluctuations or another potential crash like 2008? Since the pandemic, the financial rewards of real estate have drawn in more investors than ever, yet recent market uncertainty has left many questioning how to protect the assets they’ve worked so hard to grow. But there’s a powerful, under-the-radar strategy that can shield your wealth and put you in control—becoming your own private banker.

In this episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, host Gary Wilson sits down with Private Banking Strategies® Seth Hicks, Esq., to reveal how building a private banking system can fortify your investment portfolio and safeguard your financial future, even in the most unpredictable markets.

 

Seth and Gary discuss:

  • Protecting Your Assets from Dodd-Frank Regulations
  • How to Leverage Private Banking to Grow Your Wealth
  • Strategies for Borrowing Against Whole Life Policies for Real Estate Investments
  • Reclaim Financial Control: Building Your Own Private Economic System
  • Protecting Your Assets with Private Banking

 

 

To watch this episode, please visit the Private Banking Strategies YouTube channel:

 

 

To learn more about the concepts behind Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/


The Ultimate Wealth Building Strategy – Part 2 | Ep. 84



Are you struggling with money and wondering if you’ll ever get ahead? Do you find yourself lying awake at night, questioning if you’ll ever find a solution to your financial problems? Reality is, to fix what’s wrong with your finances, it’s crucial to understand the root of the issue: a lack of knowledge about how money really works.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Seth and Vance explore what has been missing from our education system regarding effectively managing and growing your finances.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The #1 issue we face with money
  • Why banks don’t encounter this issue
  • How to make a dollar work multiple times
  • Why you need lifelong financing, even for cash purchases
  • 401(k)s and IRAs: A prime example of the herd mentality

 

To watch this episode, please visit the Private Banking Strategies YouTube channel:

To learn more about the concepts behind Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/ 


How to Escape Today’s Economic Decline – Part 3 | Ep. 82



Picture this: You open an account that not only safeguards your money but allows you to borrow against it, enabling you to repay yourself with interest while enjoying a guaranteed rate of return. Whether you’re refinancing a loan, buying a home, or planning for retirement, a whole life policy contract provides assured growth and privacy.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., explore the power of guaranteed compounding as a cornerstone of infinite banking and wealth creation.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How wealth within your private bank will never decrease.
  • Understanding how the average rate of return is a mathematical calculation that reveals specific outcomes.
  • Guaranteed financing – ensured liquidity of the funds accumulated in your policy
  • Example of self-financing through Private Banking Strategies®.
  • We can show you how to reclaim 100% of your monthly expenses.
  • How these policies are passed down from generation to generation.

 

To watch our podcast, visit the Private Banking Strategies® YouTube channel:

To learn more about the concepts behind Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book:

https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

Connect with Seth Hicks and Vance Lowe:

Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatebankingstrategies/ 

Vance’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/