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Infinite Banking vs. Traditional Banking | Episode 128



Money decisions can make or break your financial future—and ignoring them isn’t an option. Whether you’re building cash reserves or rethinking where your money sits, the right banking strategy can dramatically impact your wealth growth and security. But here’s the truth: the best path isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your goals, your income, and your long-term vision.

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, financial experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal why personalized banking systems always outperform traditional centralized banks. You’ll learn how to evaluate your current banking setup, discover smarter ways to grow and protect your wealth, and choose the financial system that truly aligns with your unique needs—no matter your income level.

Vance and Seth discuss

  • How to Structure a Private Banking System for Your Unique Financial Goals
  • Choosing the Right Financial Advisor to Maximize Wealth and Security
  • Analyzing Personal Banking Needs: Why Anyone Can Launch Their Own Private Bank
  • The Risks of Traditional Banks in the U.S. and How to Regain Financial Control

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Avoid Life Insurance Scams: Secure Your Wealth with Smarter Strategies | Episode 127



Don’t fall for life insurance traps disguised as “investment opportunities.” Learn what to avoid, what to look for, and how to protect your money using strategies the wealthy have relied on for generations.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., reveal the truth behind common life insurance scams and show you how real banking policies—structured the right way—can help you maximize profits, build wealth, and take full control of your financial future.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • What Is a Real Banking Policy?
    Understand the true definition and purpose behind a properly structured policy.
  • Real Private Banking vs. Life Insurance Scams
    Learn how to spot the difference between legitimate strategies and misleading products.
  • The Power of Paid-Up Additions (PUAs)
    Discover how PUAs create immediate profit and supercharge your banking policy.
  • The Advantages of Policy Ownership
    Why owning the right type of policy gives you long-term control, growth, and financial leverage.

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Ditch Your Financial Planner for Private Banking Strategies | Episode 126



While many may claim the title of financial planner, entrusting someone else with your finances inherently carries risk. Doing so not only places your financial future in another’s hands but also deprives you of the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage your own wealth effectively.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. explore the power of financial education and explain how building your own private bank gives you the ability to create your own financing system—and ultimately become your own financial planner.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  •  Why Financial Planning Goes Beyond Just Chasing Interest Rate
  •  The Flawed “Back to Zero” Approach: A Smarter Way to Finance Your Life
  •  Demystifying Money: How Private Banking Strategies Build Real Financial Confidence

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Profit from Your Debt – Build Wealth Like the Top 1% – Part 3 | Episode 122



It’s time to unpack a hard truth: 1 in 3 Americans has more credit card debt than savings. With inflation rising and financial stress at an all-time high, living paycheck to paycheck has become the norm. But here’s the reality—it’s not about how much money you make; it’s about how you manage it.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, financial strategist Vance Lowe and attorney Seth Hicks, Esq., reveal how shifting your money mindset and following new financial principles can help you take control, eliminate debt, and build lasting financial security. Learn how the wealthy think differently about money—and how you can too.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Apply Parkinson’s Law: How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
  • The Arrival Syndrome: The #1 Mindset Blocking Your Wealth
  • Use It or Lose It: Rewire Your Money Mindset for Long-Term Success
  • The Willie Sutton Law: Shield Your Wealth from Government Overreach

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Master Your Money – Build Wealth Like the Top 1% – Part 2 | Episode 121



The wealthiest individuals don’t play by the same financial rules as everyone else. They understand one key truth: control of your money is more valuable than rate of return by creating a system where you pay yourself first—not the banks. This strategy empowers individuals at any income level to break free from debt, eliminate financial stress, and build long-term wealth.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies® Podcast, hosts Vance Lowe and attorney Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal the strategy that the top 1% have used for generations by following a few simple money laws.  Discover how this private, tax-advantaged strategy can help you take control of your finances, build a secure future, and create a legacy of lasting wealth.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Law #1:Never, Ever Spend Principal
  • Law #2:The 10% Rule – Always Pay Yourself First
  • Volume of Return:How Putting Your Money to Work Multiplies Results
  • Why the Banking System Matters: The Importance of Following a Financial Roadmap

 

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The Stock Market Lie | Episode 119



Is the Stock Market Really the Key to Wealth? Think Again.

In this powerful episode of the Private Banking Strategies® Podcast, hosts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. uncover the risks behind traditional stock market investing and challenge the myth that Wall Street drives true economic growth. While stocks can offer temporary gains, they’re also vulnerable to market volatility, economic downturns, and wealth-erasing crashes.

What if you could achieve guaranteed compounding growth, secure cash flow, and long-term wealth preservation—outside of the market?Tune in as Vance and Seth reveal a time-tested private banking strategy that offers financial stability, predictable returns, and asset protection—regardless of market conditions. Discover how to take control of your money, build a recession-proof portfolio, and create a legacy with alternative investments that the wealthy have quietly used for generations.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Stock Market Lie: Why the Risk Isn’t Worth It
  • Why Index Universal Life Is Basically Just Another Stock Market Investment
  • Why Private Banking Strategies Beats the Stock Market – A No-Risk Alternative
  • How Much You Really Need to Start Your Own Private Bank

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Protect Your Money in 2025 | Must-Know Financial Safety Tips



If you own cash, real estate, a business, or assets— you’re a target. From taxes to creditors, your wealth is always at risk. That’s why having a solid asset protection plan isn’t optional — it’s essential. Understand the real consequences of being unprotected — frozen accounts, devastating lawsuits, financial ruin — and learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and attorney Seth Hicks, Esq., explore why asset protection is the top priority for safeguarding your wealth and ensuring peace of mind. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, family business owner, or simply looking to protect your personal finances, you’ll discover powerful legal strategies to shield your assets.

Don’t wait for a financial emergency — take proactive steps now to secure your legacy.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How to Build a Private Cash Vault for Maximum Asset Protection
  • Asset Protection Explained: The Foundation of Long-Term Wealth
  • The Hidden Risks of Traditional Bank Deposits (Dodd-Frank Warning)
  • The Truth About FDIC Insurance: What You’re Not Being Toll

Resources:  50 State Bulletin

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Growing Wealth Across Generations: Maximizing Legacy Value | Episode 115



Are you striving to build generational wealth, only to see it eroded by taxes and government regulation? How would you like to protect your retirement savings, minimize tax liability, and secure long-term financial freedom for you and your family by utilizing the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC).

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., discuss how to eliminate unnecessary taxation on your retirement income, build a tax-free, multi-generational wealth succession plan, and maintain complete financial privacy and control over your assets by leveraging whole life insurance policies.

Seth and Vance discuss:

  • Financial History of the US: Why You Must Understanding it
  • The Core Purpose Behind Building Generational Wealth (Greater Than Just Money)
  • Why Prince is the Perfect Case Study for Estate Planning Tax Failure
  • Why the Wealthy Park Cash in Life Insurance Reserves as a Tax-Advantaged Asset

Resources: Loom Video – How We Move 401K, IRA and Roth IRA to PBS Video

 

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Growing Your Capital w/ Infinite Banking Strategies – Part 3 | Episode 114



Every business—whether a startup or a corporate giant—has an unavoidable financial partner: the IRS. But what if you could legally restructure your business strategy to eliminate this burden and achieve true financial privacy? Learn how to maximize cash flow, minimize tax exposure, and regain complete control over your financial future by not letting hidden costs drain your profits.

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., wrap up their powerful grocery store analogy and unveil strategic wealth-building techniques that can revolutionize the way you manage your finances.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Hidden Silent Partner in Your Business – How taxes quietly erode your profits and strategies to mitigate their impact.
  • Unlocking IRS Code 7702 – Leverage tax-advantaged wealth-building strategies to maximize business savings.
  • Doubling Your Assets with Strategic Debt Purchases – Transform liabilities into financial leverage for exponential growth. 
  • Mastering Private Banking Strategies® – Eliminate debt, protect assets, and build generational wealth without increasing workload.

 

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