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Insurance Pro Blog Podcast | Life Insurance and Annuity Insights

Brandon Roberts & Brantley Whitley | Life Insurance Experts
Whole Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Indexed Universal Life Insurance
Retirement Planning
Annuities
Cash Value Life Insurance
Financial Planning
Investment Strategies
Interest Rates
Retirement Income
Universal Life Insurance
Cash Value
Risk Management
Stock Market
S&P 500
Social Security
401K
Inflation
401(k)
Financial Security

Each week, we break down how cash value life insurance and fixed annuities actually work — with real numbers, real policy data, and honest analysis. Whether you're exploring whole life insurance, considering a MYGA or fixed indexed annuity, or building a retirement income plan, we explain what matters and what doesn't. No hype, no sales pitch — just clear thinking about products most people find c... more

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Brandon Roberts
Host of the Insurance Pro Blog Podcast; longstanding figure in the Insurance Pro Blog platform.
Brantley Whitley
Co-host of the Insurance Pro Blog Podcast; long-term contributor and voice alongside Brandon.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Wealth of info on whole life insurance

    Lots of great information on whole life insurance! Definitely more conceptual as well so you're less likely to get bogged down in numbers, but they do share math when relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayhay0
    United States2 years ago
  • Wealth of info

    "It depends."

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayhay0
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast!!

    Glad these guys are back on the air!! Great analysis and have learned so much about cash value life insurance since listening to them - they provide objective analysis - so don’t waste your time with financial ‘entertainers’ if you want to know the truth about cash value life insurance.

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    2
    djd_1968
    United States6 years ago
  • It’s the end of the world as we know it

    As a life insurance agent here in Long Beach, NY, I’m always trying to find easy third party sources to reinforce my concepts. Not only do these guys hit the mark on that, but I (and my clients) have learned a lot from these guys. Love(d) this podcast. Amazing insider information shared in an easy and fun way that common non-financial services professionals can get. Sorry to see you guys sailing off into the sunset, however kudos to sticking to it for as long as you did on a regular basis.

    - An... more

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    5
    AndyB555
    United States7 years ago
  • My go to insurance experts

    Their go to phrase... ”it depends” 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob in Newtown
    United States7 years ago

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Analytical and data-driven coverage of life products with practical takeaways.
Clear, honest discussion that helps distinguish hype from reality.
Challenging conventional wisdom and marketing hype in insurance.

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The Truth About Building a Million Dollar Retirement
Q: If I wanted to have a million dollars in the cash value of my life insurance policy by the time I retire, what do I got to do?
You would need to save approximately $17,852 every year for about 20 to 25 years, depending on your starting age and desired retirement age.
Should Everyone Own an Annuity?
Q: Who specifically do you think shouldn't buy an annuity?
Those who might not need an annuity include high-income earners with sufficient social security benefits or individuals who are uncomfortable with losing some control over their money.
Should Everyone Own an Annuity?
Q: Why would someone want to buy an annuity?
The primary reason to buy an annuity is for guaranteed income, which can help protect against outliving one's money, offering financial security in retirement.
Interview with Steve Selengut-How to Use Closed End Funds to Create Another Stream of Retirement Income
Q: What do you see about leverage concerning closed-end funds?
Leverage is broadly used in the investment world and shouldn't be viewed differently for closed-end funds; it's essentially borrowing money to invest, similar to businesses.
Interview with Steve Selengut-How to Use Closed End Funds to Create Another Stream of Retirement Income
Q: What is a closed-end fund?
A closed-end fund is the oldest form of investment fund developed in the early 1800s, traded on the stock exchange and requires distribution of 95% of earnings to shareholders.

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This show breaks down cash value life insurance and fixed annuities with real-world numbers and policy data, emphasizing clear thinking over hype. Episodes frequently tackle dividend modeling, product design, and retirement planning strategies—from infinite banking to using life insurance as a portfolio hedge or liquidity engine. The hosts foster a practical, evidence-driven approach, often challenging conventional marketing claims and highlighting realistic expectations, fees, and long-term design considerations.

Listeners are probably professionals in financial services seeking deeper understanding of cash value products, retirement planning, and risk management. The program's strength seems to be its data-backed, no-nonsense style and w... more

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