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In this episode, we ask:
- How many questions do you have?
- Am I making a money mistake?
- What were Evan’s first questions?
- What happens if the dollar fails?
- What is the contract?
- What about inconsistent and fluctuating income?
- What sort of flexibility is there when there is a delay in a windfall?
- Is this a subscription?
- Are you forced to make a payment every month?
- What is a regular savings strategy?
- How do you plow more money into your assets?
- What is optional?
- What happens in tough times?
- Will I lose my policy if I can’t pay premiums?
- Can I just pay the base?
- How is the rider “fee” calculated?
- Where are the fees in life insurance?
- What are you buying?
- Are you purchasing a death benefit?
- What insurance costs coming out on an annual basis?
- What is the load cost of the paid-up additions rider?
- How does this compare to a stock account?
- How are the fees charged annually in a stock market account?
- What compounds and grows?
- What happens to a market based dollar?
- Has a life insurance company ever failed?
- What are the chances of the life insurance company going out of business?
- What are the characteristics of the kind of companies we work with?
- Who has crazy resilience and skill?
- Who thrives in downturns?
- What happens to the cash value when I die?
- How does that work?
- What is one pile of money?
- What happens when you’re alive?
- What happens when you’re dead?
- Why doesn’t the stock market consistently produce a 10% return, on average?
- What makes Evan’s stomach turn?
- What about the DALBAR QAIB study showing the real returns?
- What is the 30-year real return?
- Are you all in on stocks?
- Do you have a blend of stocks and bonds?
- How are they able to write higher numbers on the statements?
- What is the real dollar amount in the account?
- How does volatility destroy compounding?
- Can you compound money when volatility is present?
- What can truly compound?
- What tools can grow on a guaranteed and predictable basis?
- What vehicles in the financial universe facilitate compound growth?
- What protects against potential loss?
- Is there a better place?
- Where will your cash stay safe and liquid?
- Do you have control over your finances?
- Would you like to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Evan?
Evan Greathouse is a trusted Bank On Yourself® Professional who empowers individuals nationwide to achieve lasting financial independence. He specializes in the Bank On Yourself® strategy, helping clients build wealth with uninterrupted growth, liquidity, and tax-free, penalty-free access to cash whenever they need it. With a strong foundation in business management and real estate, Evan combines practical experience with a passion for financial wisdom. He is dedicated to guiding clients through their financial journeys with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Rooted in faith, Evan believes that a strong ‘why’ can conquer any ‘how’ and strives to help others align their financial decisions with their greater purpose. Above all, he values his relationship with God, his wife, and their three children. www.greathousefs.com
Amanda Neely
Adam Zuckerman (JD/MBA) is the founder of Buried in Work, a leading resource that helps individuals, families, and businesses simplify estate planning and end-of-life tasks.
Phil Smith is an Associate at Lake Growth Financial Services, bringing more than 17 years of banking and credit‑union experience to the firm. A Bank On Yourself® client since 2013, Phil has personally used the strategy to navigate major life transitions, eliminate debt, fund investments, and build long‑term financial resilience—giving him a rare dual perspective as both a seasoned practitioner and a long‑term policyholder.
Janet Kuester describes herself as a