Indexed universal Life part 1

The Secret to Wealth That Is No Secret How to Be Your Bank By Daniel Obi-Ofodile MD Summary About The Book The concise, compelling introduction of your book: an introductory guide to high-value indexed universal life insurance and how it can help to generate long-term wealth and income. The book USP (unique selling point): This book provides a "Financial Fortress Framework" for understanding and choosing IULs. This book also shows the reader different ways to benefit from investing in IULs. The reader is relatively stable, but they are looking to improve their financial situation and focus on achieving financial freedom. What makes them angry? The current state of their finances. haven't been making the best decisions with their money. They may have intense FOMO regarding new investments like crypto and NFTs. They keep missing trendy investments when they see people younger than them making loads more money. What makes them happy? Progress toward their financial goals. Specific to this book, the feeling that comes with seeing money in their bank account makes them happy. What are their goals in life? Achieving financial freedom, building wealth, and providing financial security for themselves and their family. Who are their heroes? Who do they admire? Successful business owners and financial experts who have achieved financial freedom, such as: ● Richard Kiyosaki ● Warren Buffett ● Elon Musk ● Sara Blakely ● Jeff Bezos ● Oprah Winfrey What trends are going to affect them? Ongoing economic uncertainty steering their financial decision-making. They secretly want to achieve financial independence but afraid of failing. may stem from much financial advice can sound counterintuitive or illogical. What are the readers, and what are the problems and pains that they're experiencing? #1 Pain Point, overwhelmed or intimidated by personal finance, not to mention life insurance policies. Especially true if they need more knowledge. Feel unsure where to start or effectively manage their finances, leading to financial stress and anxiety and shutting down when it comes to investment. Some feel constrained by limited financial resources, such as low income or high debt levels. They may feel they are unable to make progress toward their financial goals, leading to feelings of hopelessness and frustration. Why should your target audience read this book? What will they gain from it? What method will they learn to achieve the solution: Learn about the Financial Fortress Framework, a four-step process for choosing the proper Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance policies to build a solid financial foundation. Who Is The Author? (Daniel Obi-Ofodile MD) ● What's the author's background story? Daniel Obi-Ofodile, MD, is an immigrant who has had a successful career as a board-certified family medicine doctor. Having experienced financial and family loss, he has made it his mission to plan for the future and help others do the same. ● What's the author's motivation behind writing this book? Through his personal experience, the author has become a strong advocate for high cash-value life insurance. He believes this financial tool can provide individuals and families with the security and stability they need to achieve their goals and secure their future. ● His desire to help others is a testament to his work as a doctor and his involvement in educating and recruiting agents through his agency. This book is a natural extension of this desire to share life-changing knowledge and positively impact people's lives. ● Always write in the second person and talk directly to your readers ● Don't call readers out or make them feel uncomfortable. If you want to reveal their pain, use stories and anecdotes written in the first person (ex., two years ago, I [Insert a familiar scenario that the reader is ashamed of]) Include financial disclaimers Chapter By Chapter Outline All chapter titles can be reworded. Please ensure the chapter titles are captivating and easily structured so readers can find what they want. Introduction Introduce the book with a quote (shows up on the first page): "The desire for gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit." — Ralph Waldo Emerson What TO DO: ● Hook the reader in the first few sentences by starting with a shocking statement ○ Point out how most Americans have never heard of this investment vehicle ○ Explain how that's unfortunate because IULs have the potential to outperform conventional qualified retirement plans by as much as 400% ● Talk about the reader's problems and pain to show that you understand them ○ Relate this to life insurance being hard to navigate ○ Also point out how most people don't understand life insurance, which is why it gets such a bad rap ● Reveal the catalyst that triggered the reader to get this book. Show them that you understand where they are in their lives and what they need. People buy a book for many reasons, but it's never the actual title; it's the catalyst! ○ This likely relates to thoughts about retirement and late life and wanting to leave something behind for the next generation ● Present the benefits of reading this book: List the shortcuts they will get ○ Highlight the Financial Fortress Framework, which will help provide a more structured approach to understanding the benefits of IUL policies for different parties ● Mention how long it took to accumulate the knowledge you are sharing in this book ● Use extreme testimonials of this working ○ Explain that these are the same kinds of investments that celebrities like Walt Disney and Jim Harbaugh ● Outline the result the reader will get from reading this book (paint a vivid picture of a better life) ○ Relate this to having confidence in their financial future and also the certainty that they're getting the most out of their money with limited downside risk ● Explain why the author is an authority and the right person to guide them ○ Relate to the author's experience helping people in his community start building long-term wealth ● Talk about how difficult it was to achieve the promised result before people had the 'new' information the author is going to reveal ● Make the reader feel "this is the right book for me." Use the information provided in this outline to write a complete introduction that checks all the boxes above. Body Chapters Chapter 1 The Ultimate Investment: Understanding the Power of Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance Key takeaway: ● This chapter explores the basics of the Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance, its mechanics, benefits, historical Performance, and how it compares to other investment vehicles. Chapter hook: ● Introduce the contents of the chapter with a quote ● "Rule number 1: Never lose money. Rule number 2: Never forget rule number 1." — Warren Buffett Supporting content: ● What is High Cash Value Life Insurance and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance? ● From the following links, define what indexed universal life, covering these points ○ Permanent life insurance ○ Cash value life insurance ○ Death benefit ○ Tracks stock market indices ○ Comparison with fixed and variable universal life policies ● Provide a brief overview of the events that led to the creation of universal life insurance ● Introduced in the 1980s when interest rates were high ● IUL was first offered in 1997 by Transamerica ● The Mechanics of IUL Insurance Policies ● Explain how these types of insurance policies work, covering these points ○ How universal life policies work ○ How interest is calculated ○ Main features of IUL insurance ■ Paraphrase and expand on the following features: ■ Permanent, lifelong coverage when premiums are kept up to date. ■ Flexible premiums and possibly a flexible death benefit. ■ Cash value and potential growth of that value through an equity index account. ■ Cash value can be partially allocated to a fixed interest option. ■ Minimum interest rate guaranteed, but there may also be a cap on gains, typically around 8%-12% ■ Cash value built up can be used to lower or potentially cover premiums without subtracting from your death benefit. ● Benefits of Using High Cash Value Life Insurance ● Break down the various benefits of using this type of insurance ● Death benefit protection ● Cash value component ● Tax deferral ● No Penalties ● Flexible death benefit ● Flexible premiums ● Interest rate protection ● Unlimited contributions ● Historical Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance ● Provide an overview of the general historical Performance of IUL policies ● 7-10% average rates of return ● Highlight past Performance based on data from the following links ● Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance vs. Other Investment Vehicles ● Compare how IULs perform vs. the following types of investments based on the links provided ● Vs. Whole life insurance ● Vs. Term life ● Vs. Variable life ● Vs. equity & bond investments ○ Less exposure to volatility while still able to benefit from upward movement ● Building a Financial Fortress with IULs ● Provide a 4-piece framework for the reader to keep in mind when shopping for IUL policies ● This framework relies on four fundamental principles ● This also helps to set up the subsequent chapters and the content they will cover as they relate to explaining the benefits and uses of IUL policies for various parties ● Purpose — Define the purpose of the policy ○ Protecting your loved ones ○ Building cash value ○ Leaving a legacy ● Type of policy — Consider the different types of policies available ○ Also evaluate providers based on their financial strength, track record, and fees ● Coverage amount — Determine the amount of coverage you need based on your financial obligations ○ Mortgage ○ Debt ○ Living expenses ○ Future goals ● Cost — Compare the cost of different policies and consider how it fits into your budget ○ Consider long-term benefits that may outweigh the cost ■ Potential tax savings ■ Cash value accumulation ● Write three summary points for this chapter based on the content above Segue: ● Tie the summary to the topic of the next chapter: properly structuring IULs Chapter 2 How to Properly Structure and Set Up Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policies Key takeaway: ● This chapter discusses strategies for maximizing cash value with proper structuring and setup, setting up policies for financial goals, living benefits of Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance, and borrowing from Performance Of high cash value-indexed universal life insurance vs. withdrawal. Chapter hook: ● Introduce the contents of the chapter with a quote ● "It's not whether you're right or wrong that's important, but how much money you make when you're right and how much you lose when you're wrong"— George Soros Supporting content: ● Maximizing Cash Value with Proper Structuring and Setup ● Expand on the following steps involved in setting up an IUL ● Step 1: Secure the lowest possible amount of insurance ● Step 2: Set a floor on loss ● Step 3: Make sure your policy has a lock and reset ● Step 4: Choose the right person(s) to insure ● Step 5: Find the right provider ● Step 6: Structure the timelines appropriately ● Discuss some of the mistakes to avoid when structuring an IUL policy ● High expenses ● Performance bonuses ● Setting Up Policies for Your Children and Future Financial Goals ● Discuss how to set up an IUL for a kid ● Child LIRP ● Break down the numbers for IULs for kids ● Two options ○ Option A — one-time cash distribution ○ Option B — no withdrawal ● Comment on some of the benefits of setting up IULs for children ● Saving up for college/lower college debt ● Guard against market crashes ● Tax-free ● Down payment for a home Companies (5 Reasons Why Life Insurance for Children is a Good Idea) ● Give an overview of some of the different types of policies available for children ● Include the key features and benefits of each as described in the link below ● National Life Insurance Company (focus mainly on this company) ● Living Benefits of Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance ● Discuss the following living benefits of IUL policies ● Higher return potential vs. other types of life insurance ● Tax advantages on capital gains ● No Social Security impact ● Annual reset feature ● Benefit from volatility in the market while minimizing downside risk when the market is down ● Additional riders ● Borrowing from Performance of High Cash Value Indexed Universal Life Insurance vs. Withdrawal ● Compare the differences between borrowing from an IUL vs withdrawing from it ● Borrowing allows you to turn your policy into your bank ● No credit check ● No loan application ● How the loan is paid back ○ You can choose not to pay back and have it deducted ● Break down and paraphrase the following the pros and cons of borrowing against the policy ● Pros ○ You can borrow against your insurance policy's cash value for any reason ○ There are no qualifiers other than having sufficient cash value for collateralizing your loan. ○ Loan is not reported to credit bureaus ○ No set repayment schedule (unless you want one) ○ Interest rates are generally lower than rates from a traditional lender ○ Your cash account continues to earn interest and dividends (depending on the type of policy) ○ No repayment requirement ○ Allows you to recapture interest you would have paid on a traditional loan ● Cons ○ If you died before paying off outstanding loans, your death benefit would be reduced by the sum of the outstanding loan(s) and interest. ○ Unless you have purchased a single premium insurance policy, it can take time before your cash value grows enough to be used as collateral. ○ You would likely have a tax liability if you borrow from a policy that is a modified endowment policy ○ "Overloan" consequences. If your loan(s) against your life insurance exceeds 90% of the policy cash value, your policy could lapse. This can be overcome by purchasing a policy with an overloan protection feature.


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