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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is not your average read, you have to actually engage the thinking portion of your brain to get just a taste of the wealth of infomation and knowledge that Nelson has put in this workbook for the uncommon common man. Change the way you think about money- your money. Change the way you use your money. Change the way you control your money. Learn what the banks do to create wealth and turn it around and use the same techniques to make yourself wealthy. You in control of your finances, pure and simple- but not easy. You can not skim this book. Read it, then re-read it and re-read it 17 more times. Did you catch what he is saying in the equipment financing section? Recapture all your principle and interest on your equipment, car loans, school loans, any financing you care or need to do? Did you see how he explained that? Re-read it, it is there. What about the generational wealth example, did you see what you can create for your legacy? Re-read it, it's there. Compare the CD sister to the IBC sister for cautious, risk-adverse savers, do you see it? Paying with cash costs you money? He explains why and how to plug the holes your money is leaking out through. Rediscover the tools your grandparents used to survive and profit from the last Great Depression. Read it!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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While the concepts presented in the book are good, Nelson Nash desperately needs an editor. He wanders down rabbit trails, makes gratuitous disparaging remarks (in one passage, for example, he makes a passing reference to life insurance professionals as "clowns" without any explanation), begs the point in many of his arguments, and has gaps in his logical presentations.
Nash takes positions which are apparently self-evident to him. But they are not self-evident to me, and I would have welcomed a little more "connecting the dots." In some areas he offers far more details than are needed to explain his concept, while in other areas he offers far fewer details than are neede.
The book is sprinkled with Bible verses, although the topic - finance - is not presented from any kind of religious perspective.
In short, this self-published book appears to be the product of the mind of one man, rather than the minds of one man plus an editor, or one man plus a publisher. That's too bad, because, while Nash has some valid concepts, the book is not a mature expression of those concepts.
The book is fairly expensive: With only 59 pages of text (plus pages and pages of columns of figures, a few blank or almost-blank pages, a two-page glossary, etc.), the book costs about 35 cents per page of text; compare that with any other book you're likely to buy).
If reading "Becoming Your Own Banker leaves you scratching your head, muttering "Huh?" more than you would like, pick up a copy of Bank On Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Protecting Your Financial Future by Pamela Yellen. Yellen, who acknowledges Nash as her inspiration, has taken Nash's concepts and expressed them well. Her book is everything Nash's is not. On the positive side, it's well-written, focused, well-edited, and entertaining. On the negative side, Yellen's book isn't as detailed (you won't find the pages and pages of columns of figures you find in "Becoming Your Own Banker"), and Yellen leaves you wanting a little more. (See my review of "Bank on Yourself" at [...]
Each book has its strengths and each has its weaknesses. But if I could read only ONE of the two, I would pick Yellen's, hands down.
Nash takes positions which are apparently self-evident to him. But they are not self-evident to me, and I would have welcomed a little more "connecting the dots." In some areas he offers far more details than are needed to explain his concept, while in other areas he offers far fewer details than are neede.
The book is sprinkled with Bible verses, although the topic - finance - is not presented from any kind of religious perspective.
In short, this self-published book appears to be the product of the mind of one man, rather than the minds of one man plus an editor, or one man plus a publisher. That's too bad, because, while Nash has some valid concepts, the book is not a mature expression of those concepts.
The book is fairly expensive: With only 59 pages of text (plus pages and pages of columns of figures, a few blank or almost-blank pages, a two-page glossary, etc.), the book costs about 35 cents per page of text; compare that with any other book you're likely to buy).
If reading "Becoming Your Own Banker leaves you scratching your head, muttering "Huh?" more than you would like, pick up a copy of Bank On Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Protecting Your Financial Future by Pamela Yellen. Yellen, who acknowledges Nash as her inspiration, has taken Nash's concepts and expressed them well. Her book is everything Nash's is not. On the positive side, it's well-written, focused, well-edited, and entertaining. On the negative side, Yellen's book isn't as detailed (you won't find the pages and pages of columns of figures you find in "Becoming Your Own Banker"), and Yellen leaves you wanting a little more. (See my review of "Bank on Yourself" at [...]
Each book has its strengths and each has its weaknesses. But if I could read only ONE of the two, I would pick Yellen's, hands down.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By B. Williams
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I was a bit skeptical when I first heard about the concept of Infinite Banking. I mean, creating a bank using insurance policies? I thought it was just another way for agent to sell insurance. But after reading this book (a quick, easy read, by the way) I was blown away. Then I did some research and became even more excited, then I quickly read this book two more times taking more and more notes each time. Needless to say I won't be selling this book...ever. It's full of notes and highlighter.
After reading this book and doing a little digging I got more and more p**sed, actually, after realizing what a scam most of the financial industry is and how we just get played. This book teaches you how to finally get out of that game and have some control.
My only criticism is that it does not go too deep into the details of how to implement the system, but that's because it just can't due to the fact that the specific policies you implement will be different.
I'm so excited about this concept not only did I get policies setup but I went out and got my license so I can share this wonderful news with others!
GET THIS BOOK!
After reading this book and doing a little digging I got more and more p**sed, actually, after realizing what a scam most of the financial industry is and how we just get played. This book teaches you how to finally get out of that game and have some control.
My only criticism is that it does not go too deep into the details of how to implement the system, but that's because it just can't due to the fact that the specific policies you implement will be different.
I'm so excited about this concept not only did I get policies setup but I went out and got my license so I can share this wonderful news with others!
GET THIS BOOK!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow... Eye opening!
A must read... Mind blowing impact if you can be patient/disciplined in your investments. Blows the doors off of any of the traditional retirement planning of typical... Read more
Published 10 days ago by R. Vernon
4.0 out of 5 stars
If time is on yor side, this will work.
This book has been recommended to others.
A very interesting and innovative concept for acquiring and retaining wealth. Read more
A very interesting and innovative concept for acquiring and retaining wealth. Read more
Published 23 days ago by jamesrobinett
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
I have not completed book, but in scanning there are some excellent tips on finances; not sure how much is relevant to me personally. Good resource.
Published 26 days ago by Mrs. Marva M. Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unmatched!
Wow! Wow! Finally can put more things into an accurate context and perspective. Should light a fire inside of your thought process and imagination, to the point you want to take... Read more
Published 27 days ago by livinglife
1.0 out of 5 stars
Junk !
This was a huge waist of money. Here's the concept, get a huge, very expensive whole life policy and then borrow against that policy it to buy a car or other depreciating asset. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Blake W Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read this--you will not regret it!
If you follow the guidelines of this book, it can change your life. Wise counselor and good advice to make you financially independent.
Published 1 month ago by B. R. Tokar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Banking
This book is a great tool to learn how to be your own banker. Well written and easy to understand!
Published 1 month ago by Rita Mayberry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made me smarter
The best thing about this book is the education you receive within the pages. It has helped me make smarter choices with my money.
Published 2 months ago by tallfarmgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
knowledge you should know to teach your children
Excellent easy to understand. Start this early in life and you will be a happy camper by the time you reach middle age.
Published 2 months ago by Sam Stoddart
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Masterpiece
Since receiving this book over two years ago, I have read and re-read it. Every time I have read it again, I understand more of the remarkable concepts that the author is trying... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Morehead
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