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How to Bank On Yourself and Get Back the Interest You Pay to Lease or Finance Business Equipment (Page 1 of 3)
What if there was a simple way to bank on yourself and become your OWN source of financing for the business equipment you buy or lease?
You’d make the same profits that banks and leasing companies are now making on you!
Now what if I told you that, by financing things yourself, rather than through an outside lender, you could ALSO get back the ENTIRE cost of the vehicles, equipment, machinery, electronics and buildings you buy or lease for your business?
Impossible, you say?
Oh, but it’s not! In fact, over the last five years, I’ve gotten the last three cars I use for my business for free. PLUS I’ve put all the interest charges I previously paid to finance and leasing companies for cars into my OWN pocket, instead!
It’s not magic although it may seem like it is and it’s easier to do than you might think. What I’m about to reveal to you has (until now!) been a well-kept secret I stumbled on, working since 1990 as a consultant to financial advisors.
Let me show you the power of this strategy which almost any business owner or professional can use to turn the flow of money in your business and personal life from cash OUT to cash IN. I’ll use the cars (or trucks) you buy or lease for your business as an example
Let’s say you were to buy a new $25,000 car every 4 years from age 40-80 (10 cars total). To keep it simple, I’m not factoring in inflation or any trade-ins.
If you finance those 10 cars through a bank or car dealer, it will cost you $289,920, assuming a 7.5% interest rate. If you lease those cars, your cost will be $199,680.
And if you paid cash for the cars, your cost would be $250,000.
However, if you could bank on yourself and finance those 10 cars yourself, at the end of 40 years, you’d have $461,139 in your account! That means the difference between financing the cars through a bank, which would leave you $289,920 in the hole, and financing them yourself, the way I’m about to show you, which would leave you UP $461,139
is $751,059!
And, when you bank on yourself, instead of paying cash, you’d STILL come out $711,139 ahead! ($461,139 + $250,000 = $711,139)
Put another way, you have a choice: You can have the cars AND the money
or just the cars. Which would YOU rather have? (And this strategy can be used to get back the cost of ANY major purchase business or personal not just cars!)
Do you have any idea what financial strategy or vehicle will let you do this?
Well, it’s not a savings or money market account or CD. And it’s not an investment account or retirement plan or IRA. None of them will work, for a number of reasons.
You can accomplish this by using a specially-designed type of life insurance policy. Now please DON’T stop reading if the words “life insurance” turn you off, because this is NOT the kind of life insurance most people know about!
To be able to bank on yourself, instead of lining the pockets of an outside lender, you must use a policy that has been specifically designed to turn a traditional life insurance policy upside down by going for MAXIMUM cash accumulation, while minimizing the death benefit.
Credit Card Debt: When to Seek Help
More Americans than ever need help with debt in these turbulent times. With chaos in the economic arena, unemployment creeping up, and inflation threatening, this is no time to be carrying the burden of credit card debt.
But who can help you out of the trap of high-interest card agreements when penalties and fees are mounting every day? A bank loan might let you breathe easier, but if your debt is substantial you’re just delaying the day when the other foot drops.
Perhaps the first thing to do is take a good hard look at how much debt you really have.
Calculate Your Debt Load
With a low debt load, all you need is discipline and a good budget to take control of your finances. But if your debt load is too heavy, no matter how much you sacrifice you will not be able to pay off your bills on your present income. In that case, you will have to start looking for a professional to help with debt.
So your first step needs to be finding a number called your debt-to-income ratio. This is a simple calculation:
Add up all your monthly debt: rent or mortgage, credit card minimum payments, car loans, etc. Do not include monthly expenses, such as utilities, groceries, or gas.
Add up all your monthly income: salary, bonuses or overtime, alimony, etc.
Divide your total monthly debt by your total monthly income.
Go It Alone?
If the result is less than 49% (.49), then it’s likely you can manage to start controlling your debt immediately, just by reducing your spending and increasing the amount you pay on credit cards each month.
The closer you are to that magic number, the more you’ll have to give up, though. Just for comparison, a ratio of 36% is considered affordable for most people. As that ratio increases toward 49%, the harder it will be to manage bills in the face of job loss, divorce or illness. And in times like these, it’s probably best to be as conservative as possible, striving toward a ratio between 25% and 35%.
And if your ratio is higher than 49%? Well, then you need to start considering who to turn to for help with debt.
I Need Help!
There are almost unlimited resources on the internet that you can contact for help with debt. Debt consolidators, debt settlement companies and debt relief agencies all work with credit card companies and banks to resolve their clients’ debt problems.
Each represents a niche in the credit relief industry. Some will try to reduce the total amount you owe, while others will simply try to get you better terms on existing debt. Either way, you’ll end up paying less interest and no penalties as long as you fulfill a new payment plan to reduce your debt.
It’s worth researching each type to find out which one can help most in your unique situation. Most have toll-free numbers you can call for an initial free consultation. Just remember to ask questions and demand full information about the services offered and the costs involved. Do not allow yourself to be pressured into using a servicea hard sell is a red flag in this industry. It is very important to also verify the organization’s standing with the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General of your state and the state where the company is registered.