5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Generational Wealth
.5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Generational Wealth
By Pavithra Mohan
From TNT -- Ify: This Article explains why RayRen continues to say NOT to gift large monies but to Educate your children, grandchildren... Article on Generational Wealth:
Here’s what you have wrong about people who inherit money.
5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Generational Wealth
The markers of generational wealth are manifold, from the promise of a good education to the security of homeownership. Wealth begets further wealth, but not always through inheritance of assets.
“Much of the transmission of wealth to the next generation goes through these earlier life processes, such as supporting children’s education, supporting their ability to purchase a home, or to get married,” researcher Fabian Pfeffer wrote in a recent study at the University of Michigan. “All of these—education, homeownership, marriage—in turn help you accumulate wealth.”
5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Generational Wealth
By Pavithra Mohan
From the Recaps Archives, originally posted on 7/20/2019
From TNT -- Ify: This Article explains why RayRen continues to say NOT to gift large monies but to Educate your children, grandchildren... Article on Generational Wealth:
Here’s what you have wrong about people who inherit money.
5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Generational Wealth
The markers of generational wealth are manifold, from the promise of a good education to the security of homeownership. Wealth begets further wealth, but not always through inheritance of assets.
“Much of the transmission of wealth to the next generation goes through these earlier life processes, such as supporting children’s education, supporting their ability to purchase a home, or to get married,” researcher Fabian Pfeffer wrote in a recent study at the University of Michigan. “All of these—education, homeownership, marriage—in turn help you accumulate wealth.”
But the extent to which family money helps future generations retain and build on their wealth—or acquire financial literacy—is less marked than you might imagine. Here are some of the commonly held misconceptions about the beneficiaries of generational wealth.
1. Their Wealth Lasts Many Generations
We don’t have to look further than one Donald Trump to see how wealth can trickle down and set up future generations for success. But generational wealth is actually harder to maintain than America’s richest families might lead you to believe: About 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation, and 90% do by the following generation.
One reason that happens is the next generation may not be equipped to manage the money they inherit. But it’s also that family wealth can be diluted as it is divided amongst children, especially if each has a different stance on how to invest or manage the family finances. (Think of the family jockeying on Succession.)
Some financial experts even recommend that—not unlike businesses—families come up with a “mission statement” to establish financial values and goals, in an effort to preserve wealth across future generations.
2. Their Parents Talk To Them About Money
You might think parents with money share their financial know-how with their offspring. But that’s not necessarily the case. “Some parents don’t want their kids to feel like they have a huge landing pad or that they may not need to work,” says Emily Green, a financial adviser at Sallie Krawcheck‘s investment platform, Ellevest.
“A lot of times, they don’t talk to them about money at all.” That can mean parents not only don’t disclose how much their kids stand to inherit but also don’t necessarily offer guidance on how they should spend and invest their money.
“I find that a lot of them get to their thirties, forties, maybe even fifties and still don’t really know anything about money,” Green says. Sometimes, even financial advisers make assumptions about people who have money—presuming, for example, that they are well-versed in investing. In truth, the folks who inherit tens of millions of dollars may know less about money, and especially investing, than someone who saved a million dollars.
To continue reading, please go to the original article at
"General Questions to Ask Wealth Advisers" from DebTarHeelGirl
.Thank You DebTarHeelGirl
From DebTarHeelGirl:
General Questions to Ask Wealth Advisors
Choose the questions that are most relevant for your situation When interviewing a wealth advisor, it is important to ask the right question and know how to interpret the answers.
Here are select questions to get you started. In a formal selection process the family should come up with additional relevant questions that will isolate important criteria.
Thank You DebTarHeelGirl
From DebTarHeelGirl:
General Questions to Ask Wealth Advisers
Choose the questions that are most relevant for your situation When interviewing a wealth advisor, it is important to ask the right question and know how to interpret the answers.
Here are select questions to get you started. In a formal selection process the family should come up with additional relevant questions that will isolate important criteria.
Firm Background and Ownership
When was the firm founded?
When did the firm begin providing wealth advisory services? What was the impetus behind the creation of the multi-family office business, if applicable?
What is the firm's organizational structure? If family-owned, what is the percentage of the family s interest?
What is the firm's ownership structure? If family-owned, what is the percentage of the family's interest?
Does the firm develop an annual strategic plan? If so, what are primary initiatives for the firm in the next two years?
What is the firm's stated mission?
Is the firm a Registered Investment Adviser under the 1940 Act of the Securities and Exchange Commission? Please provide a copy of the firm's ADV Parts I & II filed annually with the SEC.
Services
Describe your expertise in each of the following service areas:
wealth transfer planning
financial planning
foundation and philanthropic planning
investment planning
investment management
performance analysis
tax planning and tax compliance
bill paying and cashflow management
client education process
What are your areas of greatest strength when providing wealth advisory services?
What new services/service enhancements are you planning to introduce in the next year?
What aspects of your business distinguish you from your competition?
Do you work with outside investment consultants to enhance your research?
Client Relationships
How many family relationships does your wealth advisory business have? What is the distribution of clients by type (business owners, wealth owners, wealth inheritors, foundation, etc.)?
How many new clients have you added/lost in each of the past three years?
What percentage of your clients are full-service relationships? What services do you typically provide to the clients that don't use your firm for all services?
How do you get new business? Do you have an active new business development effort?
What are current assets under management?
Please provide a breakdown of:
growth in new assets due to new client business over the past three years
growth in assets due to new assets from existing clients
loss of assets due to client attrition in the past three years
Provide references from three clients that have worked with your firm for at least three years?
What were the reasons why former clients terminated your services in the past three years?
Employees
How many employees do you have in each major department? Provide a breakdown of employees in the following categories:
senior relationship managers
investment professionals
tax and accounting professionals
philanthropy specialists
information technology professionals
marketing professionals
operational/back-office personnel
administrative staff
How is the typical relationship management team structured? And how is technical expertise provided to support the relationship team?
How are the relationship managers compensated? If they are paid incentive compensation, what is that based upon? Do they share in firm profits?
What is the typical account load for a relationship manager?
Please provide the biographies for senior management and key personnel who would service my account.
Provide the number of employee hires and terminations/resignations for the past three years.
Client Servicing and Reporting
How do you most frequently communicate with clients?
Do you have regularly scheduled client meetings? If so, what is the frequency and who typically represents the firm?
How do you interact with the clients' other key advisers?
Do you provide electronic versions of client reports? Do clients have on-line access to their reports?
What is the website address?
Client Education and Research
What kind of client education do you provide?
Do you offer formal seminars or other educational opportunities?
Do you publish research or newsletters for your clients benefit? Please include a list of research papers distributed to clients with the date of publication.
Pricing and Fees
Do you have a published fee schedule? If so, please provide. If not, please describe how you determine a fee for a new client.
Is there a minimum account size or minimum fee requirement?
How does the fee structure differ for different client types?
Do you offer any performance-based fees? As an alternative to basis points?
Do you accept soft dollars from any product providers?
Do you accept fees of any other type of service providers? If so, under what circumstances?
Post RV Tips and Suggestions
.Post RV Tips & Suggestions
From OOMF By Just Da Truth (Repost From Our Archives)
While there are numerous ways to prepare for the RV I feel this will assist you in preparation for that most awesome day.
When you see RV in big letters on your favorite currency forum, , or when you hear me scream hallelujah from wherever you are in the world…that is when you will know that glorious day has arrived. But will you be ready?
Prepare: I realize many of you have done your research on how to invest, donate, and spend your money (Lord knows we have had plenty of time to do that, LOL) but time should also be allocated to how you are going to receive your investment.
Preparation is not a huge task and I believe it is essential.
Post RV Tips & Suggestions
From OOMF By Just Da Truth (From Our Archives)
While there are numerous ways to prepare for the RV I feel this will assist you in preparation for that most awesome day.
When you see RV in big letters on your favorite currency forum, , or when you hear me scream hallelujah from wherever you are in the world…that is when you will know that glorious day has arrived. But will you be ready?
Prepare: I realize many of you have done your research on how to invest, donate, and spend your money (Lord knows we have had plenty of time to do that, LOL) but time should also be allocated to how you are going to receive your investment.
Preparation is not a huge task and I believe it is essential.
Many of us have our dinar stuffed in the sock drawer, safe deposit box at the bank, or maybe even locked in the pages of your Bible but when that day arrives for you to exchange your currency there are a few things you should consider. Here are some simple steps and advice…
Give thanks: First and foremost hit your knees!
Keep Quiet: On the day you discover your investment has RV’d your first reaction is to scream with excitement and to tell the world. Think of your safety and your family’s safety first. Handle your affairs as quiet as possible.
Even though this event trumps all events you could ever post on Facebook and Twitter…it is better not to tell anyone about this particular event.
Identification: If you decide to use a bank or your currency trader at time of exchange both are going to ask for 1 to 3 different forms of identification.
Make sure your id’s are current. You will likely use your driver’s license, passport, credit cards, student ID, work ID, and/or a utility bill.
Banking: If you are dealing with small banks, go straight to the VP or upper management. If your bank has a foreign currency exchange department immediately ask for the VP or President of the department.
With larger national banks, go to their Private Banking or equivalent division for customers with great wealth. I think you get the point I am trying to make…
If the new exchange rate is considerably higher and you have several dinars to exchange you will be dealing with a high amount of cash in exchange. This step will only move the process along and further protect your asset.
They may have more options when it comes to banking, and have a better grasp of the disclosure and security procedures in the bank.
It would also be beneficial, if you know your banker, to have his/her name and phone number ready in case there is a technical challenge wiring the funds.
If not, have the banks phone number and address readily available…go ahead and log into your contacts in the cell phone.
Also, research your own bank options, banking fees, bank account features, return rates, FDIC insurance, NCUA insurance, etc.
If you are utilizing the services of a currency trader make sure you have all the needed account numbers that the exchange office will require in order to wire funds to your bank of choice. So you will need your bank name, bank account, routing number, and wire transfer numbers. Also add the phone number and address into your cell phone for quick access.
Contingency Plan: Lets say you plan to go to your local bank to cash in your dinar. You find out there is something you are not too familiar with or maybe…they do not offer a currency exchange service.
If they are going to ship your Dinar out-of-state (out of your sight) for 3 or 4 days, the cash in spread is too high, etc etc. What do you do?
Do some calling around before you leave to see what services your institution offers. Ask about the rates and if there will be a delay for the money to be deposited into your account.
Take a preventive measure today by writing down a list of banks near your home, next major city, or an adjacent state that you can contact if a problem with your initial bank arises.
Depositing your Cash: Regardless of the method you use to exchange your dinar into dollars you will likely deposit a large sum of cash into a bank account. If you are in the United States banks are required to report to the IRS any single deposit exceeding $9,999.99. This is to identify potential criminals dealing in fraud, theft, or even terrorism.
Furthermore, funds deposited in the amount of $10,000 or more can be “frozen”by the bank or by the bank on behalf of the IRS if the deposit appears“suspicious”. These frozen funds can by tied up to 10 days or until you can provide valid proof where these funds originated.
There are suggestions on how to avoid your bank account from being frozen but none will guarantee you will not wait to have access to your funds. Banks can hold wired funds, checks and cashier checks until funds are honored by the issuing institution. Much like a second party check each bank has a “clearing”period based on different transaction types.
Prior to making the deposit (especially if it is a large deposit) talk with the manager and explain the situation as an investment payout. You may need validation of some kind such as a written statement. This may avoid the IRS from being directly involved and shorten the time frame you will have access to your entire deposited funds.
Please discuss this with your banker, attorney, and/or CPA for further clarification and understanding.
“Walking” out with your money: If you were cashing a check for a few thousand dollars it is likely the banker would place your bills in a zipper bag and let you walk out the door.
However, if you ask to walk out with lets say a few hundred thousand dollars be prepared to wait.
Banks refrain from having large bulks of cash on hand for security purposes and most transactions are electronic.
However if you desire to have “cash” be prepared to make a request anywhere from 24 to 72 hours prior to your withdrawal in order for the bank to make arrangements.
Trusts, LLC, and Other Legal Entities: There are many ways to suggest how to set up your financial portfolio. Some have suggested to set up a trust(s), some have suggested establishing a LLC. Some just plan on cashing in as a single person.
However you decide to set up your arrangement make sure all of the legal documents are close by so that you can refer to them, if need be.
If you desire to open a bank account under a Trust, LLC, etc. these documents will be required. See bank accounts above.
Be careful of online offers and Dinar forums offering trust advice or assistance. Do you research…you don’t know who these people are..Don’t send anyone funds prior to a thorough investigation. Call the Better Business Bureau for advice.
Wills: I realize this sounds morbid but it is essential. I hate to say it but here is a scenario…you cash in and deposit $1 million in your bank account. On the way out of the bank you do your best impression of the Snoopy dance.
Not watching where you are going you come face to face with a large RV…not revaluation but a recreational vehicle! Your RV came twice that day…first to make you wealthy and the second time to meet your maker. So what happens to your $1 million?
This is why it is essential to draw up a will. Even a simple notarized will is better than nothing. Easy wills are found at places like Office Depot…some are free online as well.
Tax: The ugliest three letters ever made up. But it is something we all will deal with. Don’t try to avoid it as you will find yourself regretting you ever did. Its better to place a certain percentage aside allocated just for taxes and never touch it!
These percentages have been quoted all across the spectrum but whatever you decide to allocate..remind yourself not to spend it till you decide to send that check to Uncle Sam.
My advice would be to look up the phone numbers of local CPA’s, CPA/Tax Attorney’s and have their numbers available to make appointments with them post RV.
Get their advice and reconcile their thoughts. Once you pick someone you are comfortable with he/she can walk you through the needed forms and steps.
Of course, choosing a CPA or a Tax Attorney is not that simple…so keep your ears open for a well-qualified person to handle your taxes.
I understand some are saying their are methods to avoid paying taxes on currency exchange. Listen! Be Smart! Get the advice of a tax professional and don’t end up owing money or perhaps be under investigation.
Don’t be fooled…the IRS follows every transaction at banks so just be cautious and pay your taxes.
Post RV Investments: The only advice I can give you here is to… get advice.
Seek the services of a financial consultant, go to the library, Google everything that comes to mind. I will admit that just about any financial advisor that exists would likely roll of out of his chair in laughter if he heard about this investment pre-RV but I would also place a handsome bet that he or she would want your business when you are in search of advice post-RV.
Do your due diligence before you spend money. Don’t be afraid to get second opinions and ask around.
This kind of blessing will likely never happen like this again so be wise.
Also..Be wary of fellow dinar investors asking you to partner with them in an investment. Just because they are a fellow investor doesn’t mean they have your best interest at heart. Be Smart!
Donations/Tithe: I think it is imperative we should all give back, pass it forward, and donate. But do your homework and give your money to honest charities. It’s shameful to think that people make up fraudulent organizations and never spend donations instead they line their greedy pockets. Give to organizations that are close to your heart.
Tithe to your church. The tax man is going to take a chunk of your wealth you might as well offset the tax man by giving those funds to something meaningful and worthwhile.
Document Everything; This can’t be emphasized enough. If you are fortunate to gain a large sum of wealth remind yourself to treat your accounts appropriately and be careful not to let others mishandle your money.
You may have more money than you ever had before but that doesn’t mean you will always have it. Keep records, bank statements, receipts, contracts, agreements, etc.
If you hire a financial advisor be actively involved with your account and have understanding of what your advisor is doing with your money. Also, be aware of all of the fees advisors charge for their services.
After all how many times have you heard of celebrities discovering they are broke because they trusted someone else with their money?
Debt: When the RV occurs you will have been blessed with a sudden amount of wealth. No matter how small or large the sum of your return find it in yourself to reduce your personal debt.
Pay off the mortgage, pay off the credit cards, pay off the installment loans, pay off the student loans, pay it all off. Stop being a slave to debt and avoid at all costs reentering into a lifestyle of owing a creditor.
Pay yourself: There is nothing wrong with spending money on yourself. Take a vacation, buy a car, pay off some bills, go to the mall. Withdraw some “fun”money but take the rest and let the interest and dividends accrue.
Remember to buy smart: Many of us have lived modestly most of our lives and with a sudden amount of cash in the bank your buying potential could be endless. But remember to be smart when making purchases.
Sure you can afford a 10,000 sf house but remember the taxes, utilities, and cost to maintain the home. Sure you can afford a Ferrari, Lamborghini, and a Porsche but remember the maintenance cost associated with these high end cars. Enjoy your wealth…learn to keep it.
Loose Lips, Sinks Ships: Its sad but true…the minute you have money in your bank account will be happy. But if friends and family that are non-dinar investors hear of your recent influx of wealth they are going to want a piece of your pie.
I am sure you are going to want to help your friends and family but do it under your own will and not because of their solicitation. Be quiet and serve your fortune to those with gratitude and need.
Safety: Lets just be honest. There are some cruel people in this world and they will do anything they can to harm you or your family in order to obtain a portion of your wealth.
This refers back to being quiet. Fly under the radar. Live as normal as you can. Enjoy your life but be aware of your surroundings and the people you invite into your life.
Enjoy your life: Money does not buy happiness. Some of the richest people in history were the most miserable. Let the happiness in your life result from living your life right, spending your wealth of time with your family, and being debt free.
Now that you are rich avoid falling into the temptation the desire to become wealthier.
Don’t let money be a driving force in your life. It is perfectly fine to invest and protect your wealth just don’t allow it to consume your life.
These are just a few tips and suggestions. This is my soul my opinion and I am not a financial consultant, CPA, lawyer, and in no capacity have the power to give financial or legal advice however I am a concerned investor that wants all of us to be informed.
Daz: Sample Exchange Appointment Scriot and Tips
From Recaps Archives
.TNT:
DAZ: EXCHANGE THOUGHTS
THESE ARE BROAD GENERALIZED STATEMENTS OF GUIDANCE TO HELP MANY OF THOSE THAT REALLY HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR CONCEPT OF BUSINESS OR BANKING.
JUST BE NEAT AND LOOK LIKE YOU MEANT TO GET DRESSED TO MEET SOMEONE THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE A KIND AND FAVORABLE IMPRESSION OF YOU....ITS JUST A FIRST DATE...NOT THE WEDDING..
IM NOT EVEN GOING TO LET THE IDEA OF SOME "QUALIFYING" CLOUD MY EXPERIENCE OF THIS THING.
THE QUICKEST, EASIEST WAY TO APPEAR OR BE PERCEIVED AS FEARFUL AND LACKING CONFIDENCE IS TO FEEL YOU ARE BEING JUDGED ON THOSE ATTRIBUTES.
WINNERS DONT DO THAT.
From Recaps Archives
TNT:
DAZ: EXCHANGE THOUGHTS
THESE ARE BROAD GENERALIZED STATEMENTS OF GUIDANCE TO HELP MANY OF THOSE THAT REALLY HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR CONCEPT OF BUSINESS OR BANKING.
JUST BE NEAT AND LOOK LIKE YOU MEANT TO GET DRESSED TO MEET SOMEONE THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE A KIND AND FAVORABLE IMPRESSION OF YOU....ITS JUST A FIRST DATE...NOT THE WEDDING..
IM NOT EVEN GOING TO LET THE IDEA OF SOME "QUALIFYING" CLOUD MY EXPERIENCE OF THIS THING.
THE QUICKEST, EASIEST WAY TO APPEAR OR BE PERCEIVED AS FEARFUL AND LACKING CONFIDENCE IS TO FEEL YOU ARE BEING JUDGED ON THOSE ATTRIBUTES.
WINNERS DONT DO THAT.
JUST BE A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF YOURSELF...NOT SOMEBODY ELSE...
BE KIND, PUT A SMILE ON THE INSIDE...AND OUTSIDE. BE YOURSELF...BEING FAKE WONT GET YOU PAID ANY QUICKER OR BETTER IMO
REALLY FEEL THE SMILE ON THE INSIDE..VISUALIZE IT..PRACTICE IT NOW...IT REALLY DOES CHANGE THE ENERGY IN A MEETING....YOU'LL BE FINE.
I WOULD NOT VOLUNTEER TOO MANY DETAILS, IDEAS OR CONCEPTS GENERALLY,
ALL GREAT IDEAS ALWAYS FIND OPPOSITION. A NEUTRAL CONFIDENT STANCE MAY BE WISE.
A FRIEND ONCE TOLD ME...."YOU DONT HAVE TO TELL EVERYBODY EVERYTHING YOU KNOW...AND ITS BETTER THAT YOU DONT".
THEY WOULD RATHER HEAR THAT YOU WANT THEM TO TELL "YOU" ABOUT ALL THE PLANS, POSSIBILITIES, STRUCTURES AND OPPORTUNITES THEY MAY PROVIDE. WM'S DONT WANT TO BE TOLD HOW TO DO THIER JOB OR HOW YOU WANT THEM TO DO IT.
ULTIMATELY THEY TRULY JUST WANT YOU TO HAND THEM THE MONEY TO PLUG INTO THEIR EXISTING SYSTEM. ...THATS THE WAY THEY ARE TRAINED AND WHAT THEY ARE GENERALLY USED TO....AND THATS JUST THE REALITY OF THE THING
.
WE WILL BE CALM, CONFIDENT AND SMILING...THEY WILL BE TIRED, DISORIENTED AND ANXIOUS...SURELY WE CAN MEET IN THE MIDDLE SOMEWHERE.
MAYBE A SIMPLE BUT SOMEWHAT AMBIGUOUS REPLY UPON THEIR INQUIRY MAY BE BEST...
"I PLAN TO MAKE MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY A LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE AND THEN I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PROTECT AND GROW MY MONEY FOR GENERATIONS...AND I NEED SOME HELP WITH THAT."
THAT WILL PUSH ALL THE NECESSARY BUTTONS.
AND REMEMBER....IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND, ASK, IF YOU DONT GET AN ANSWER YOU CAN UNDERSTAND, ASK SOMEBODY ELSE AND,......IF IT DONT FEEL RIGHT...DONT DO IT
Sample Script:
HELLO MR. BANKER, I HAVE IRAQ DINAR, VIETNAM DONG AND ZIMBABWE CURRENCY. I WOULD LIKE TO EXCHANGE...CAN WE DISCUSS THE MOST FAVORABLE RATES AND TERMS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, AVAILABLE FOR EACH?
WELL MR BANKER.....I RECEIVED SOME INFORMATION IN THE PAST THAT THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE RATE AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON HOW WE EXECUTED THIS EXCHANGE.
IF THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS BESIDE AN EXCHANGE AT THE INTERNATIONAL RATE, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE THOSE TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU OR ANY AT THIS BANK.
BE RELAXED, CONFIDENT, FRIENDLY AND PURPOSEFUL
EASY, SIMPLE, HONEST, INFORMED AND DIRECT
61 Possible Questions to Ask at Your Exchange Appointment
.61 Possible Questions to Ask at Your Exchange Appointment
EXOGEN : WHICH QUESTIONS FROM THIS LIST WILL YOU ASK AT YOUR EXCHANGE APPOINTMENT?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT ANSWERS YOU WANT TO HEAR FROM BANKERS WHEN YOU ASK THEM THESE QUESTIONS AT YOUR EXCHANGE APPOINTMENT?
(DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS ONCE YOU ASK THEM TO THE BANKER?
IS THIS PART OF YOUR PLAN AND STRATEGY?
Questions:
1. WHAT TYPE OF BANK ACCOUNTS DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE?
2. WHAT IS THE FDIC COVERAGE ON THIS ACCOUNT?
3. CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNTS OPERATE?
A. NON INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS
B. MULTI CURRENCY ACCOUNTS
C. MULTIPLE CURRENCY ACCOUNTS
D. (THE DIFFERENT TYPES AVAILABLE)
E. INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS
61 Possible Questions to Ask at Your Exchange Appointment
Posted at Dinar Recaps Archives on 7/7/2019
Note: .These may be a good starting point to take with you when you go to exchange. Not all of these questions may apply to everyone...Just use what you believe fits your own personal circumstances~ Thank You
EXOGEN : WHICH QUESTIONS FROM THIS LIST WILL YOU ASK AT YOUR EXCHANGE APPOINTMENT?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT ANSWERS YOU WANT TO HEAR FROM BANKERS WHEN YOU ASK THEM THESE QUESTIONS AT YOUR EXCHANGE APPOINTMENT?
(DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS ONCE YOU ASK THEM TO THE BANKER?
IS THIS PART OF YOUR PLAN AND STRATEGY?
Questions:
1. WHAT TYPE OF BANK ACCOUNTS DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE?
2. WHAT IS THE FDIC COVERAGE ON THIS ACCOUNT?
3. CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNTS OPERATE?
A. NON INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS
B. MULTI CURRENCY ACCOUNTS
C. MULTIPLE CURRENCY ACCOUNTS
D. (THE DIFFERENT TYPES AVAILABLE)
E. INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS
4. WHAT AMOUNT AM I REQUIRED TO LEAVE IN EACH ACCOUNT?
5. WHAT OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO ME TODAY WITH THESE ACCOUNTS?
6. WHAT ARE THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE BANK ACCOUNTS?
7. DOES YOUR BANK HAVE A WEALTH & TRUST DIVISION SEPARATE FROM THE RETAIL SIDE OF THE BANK?
8. I NEED SOME CERTIFIED CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO (abcd) CAN YOU ASSIST ME?
9. HOW MUCH CASH CAN I TAKE WITH ME WHEN THIS APPOINTMENT IS COMPLETED?
NOTE: LIMITED CASH AND A CERTIFIED CHECK IS WHAT WE RECOMMEND
10. IF I COME BACK TO EXCHANGE MORE WILL I HAVE THIS SAME RATE?
11. WHAT PRODUCTS & SERVICES WILL THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM PROVIDE?
12. EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THE SWEEP PROCESS WILL WORK?
13. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF THESE ACCOUNTS?
14. WILL LOANS AND LINES OF CREDIT BE PROVIDED?
15. IS THIS ACCOUNT ACTIVE TO RECEIVE BANK WIRES NOW? (EXPLAIN THE PROCESS)
16. WHAT PRODUCTS & SERVICES WILL COME WITH THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM?
17. PLEASE GO OVER ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS WITH ME I WILL BE SIGNING?
18. TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS BANK?
19. HOW ARE MY DEPOSITS PROTECTED AGAINST BANK COLLAPSE, GOVERNMENT THEFT, AND BANK THEFT?
20. WHAT KIND OF INTEREST RATES WILL I BE LOOKING AT?
21. WHAT TYPE OF CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS DO I QUALIFY FOR NOW?
22. WHAT ARE MY CHECKING & SAVINGS ACCOUNT OPTIONS?
23. IF I HAVE QUESTIONS TOMORROW WHO DO I NEED TO CONTACT?
23. DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS CARD?
24. IS THIS CURRENCY EXCHANGE TAXABLE AND WHAT IS THE RATE OF THE TAX?
25. WILL THIS TRANSACTION BE REPORTED TO FINCEN?
26. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ONLINE BANKING (NOTE: WE DO NOT ADVISE ONLINE BANKING)
27. WHAT IS THE COST TO EXECUTE TRADES, , BONDS, ETC?
28. WHAT TYPE OF ADDITIONAL INSURANCE CAN I PLACE ON MY MONEY VIA PRIVATE BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
29. IS THERE AN EXCHANGE WINDOW IF I HAVE MORE CURRENCY TO EXCHANGE?
30. IS MY MONEY PROTECTED AGAINST DEVALUATION OF THE USD?
31. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BANK PERKS?
32. ARE THERE ANY STIPULATIONS WITH THE CONTRACT RATE? (IF AVAILABLE)
33. WHAT ARE THE STIPULATIONS WITH THE STREET RATE?
34. WHAT ARE THE KEY POINTS OF THE NDA (IF APPLICABLE)
35. CAN I CONTACT MY ATTORNEY BEFORE I SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS?
36. IF I DO NOT TAKE THIS APPOINTMENT WILL MY RATE CHANGE?
37. WHAT ARE THE STIPULATIONS WITH THE MARKET RATE?
38. CAN YOU SHOW ME THE RATES ON THE SCREEN PLEASE?
39. CAN I HAVE A COPY OF THE DOCUMENTS FOR MY LEGAL TEAM
TO REVIEW?
40. WILL THE RATE DROP IF I COME BACK TO EXCHANGE MORE CURRENCY?
41. IF I HAVE MORE CURRENCY CAN I COME BACK AND EXCHANGE AT SAME RATE?
42. IF I HAVE MORE CURRENCY ARE THERE DIFFERENT RATE TIERS?
43. ARE THERE ANY TIME LIMITS ON RATES OF EXCHANGE?
44. CAN YOU EXCHANGE INTO LOWER DENOMINATIONS?
45. IS THERE AN EXPIRATION ON THE LARGE NOTES?
46. IS THERE A CAP ON THE AMOUNT I CAN EXCHANGE WITH YOUR BANK?
47. CAN YOUR BANK ASSIST ME WITH RESERVES/LAYAWAYS AND HOW
DOES THAT PROCESS WORK?
48. CAN I EXCHANGE WITH MY LLC, IBC OR TRUST?
49. AM I EXCHANGING INTO NEW TREASURY NOTES?
50. IF I USE AN MCA (Multi Currency) ACCOUNT WILL MY CURRENCY STAY IN THE
CURRENCY OR CONVERT TO USD.
51. WHAT IS THE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON MY DEPOSITS?
52. AM I EXCHANGING INTO FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES OR TREASURY NOTES?
53. CAN YOU EXPLAIN YOUR BANKS BASEL STATUS & HOW DID YOUR BANK RATE IN BANK STRESS TESTS?
54. HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BANK HAVE IN DERIVATIVES?
55. HOW WOULD YOU RATE AND COMPARE YOUR BANK TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS?
56. HOW HAVE THE NEW OCC REGULATIONS, VOLCKER RULE, DODD FRANK, & BASEL REQUIREMENT IMPACT YOUR BANK?
57. CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW YOUR FINCEN REPORTING WORKS?
58. WHAT TYPE OF ACCOUNT ARE THESE FUNDS GOING INTO AND I DO NOT WANT TO COMINGLE DIFFERENT CURRENCIES AND WOULD LIKE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH CURRENCY?
59. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN A CURRENCY EXCHANGE AND A CURRENCY INVESTMENT WITH YOUR BANK?
60. WHAT OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IF I DECIDE TO EXCHANGE MORE CURRENCY AND IS MY EXCHANGE RATE NEGOTIABLE
61. PLEASE SHOW ME THE RATES CURRENTLY ON YOUR BANK SCREEN BEFORE I EXCHANGE..
Understanding Contract Rates
.Understanding Contract Rates. Why, How, When and Your Safety.
Post From TNT By MacJedi
The Question was asked: Do you know where I could find more information about what a contract rate is and how to negotiate with contract rates? Thanks!
I will give you the run down on that in the short version. The US, China and Iraq have worked together to form kind of an alliance which deals with oil futures.
This means that instead of Iraq having to foot the bill for all the money that will be exchanged, they will get the US and China to payout the money for the revalued currency as China seems to have most of the money in the world and the US just creates money out of thin air anyway.
Understanding Contract Rates. Why, How, When and Your Safety.
Post From TNT By MacJedi
The Question was asked: Do you know where I could find more information about what a contract rate is and how to negotiate with contract rates? Thanks!
I will give you the run down on that in the short version. The US, China and Iraq have worked together to form kind of an alliance which deals with oil futures.
This means that instead of Iraq having to foot the bill for all the money that will be exchanged, they will get the US and China to payout the money for the revalued currency as China seems to have most of the money in the world and the US just creates money out of thin air anyway.
So how are all the people going to get paid when the big fat bill comes in for this high value payout for currency that used to be next to worthless? Here is where the contract rates come into play...
China is willing to payout on exchanges done through their holding company... So let's just say for simplicity sake that they would have to payout a total of 10 billion in revalued monetary funds to people bringing in the Iraqi Dinar. This is done through funds already held by China.
So you, the exchanger get the healthy sum of digital money in your bank account from exchanging your foreign currency... China paid that to you in exchange for the foreign currency you gave to them.
Now it is China's turn to make a profit on this transaction. China now holds credits, let's call them units... One unit for every single Dinar you exchanged to them. These units will have a value at each intersection of the journey of the transaction until it reaches it's final destination.
First the near worthless currency was acquired at an International money auction more than likely from a US currency dealer. That dealer in turn sold it to a customer which was more than likely you and other similar people. At that moment, the dealer made a profit by selling high and buying low.
You now hold the currency in HOPES that it will be announced Internationally that it's value has increased and it is now tradable for a considerable higher rate than you paid.
This is the moment you can make some decisions. Do I run to the bank and exchange this currency for the International announced value? or do I secure an 800 phone number and attempt to make a contract rate deal?
So first understand what a contract rate deal is.
Here it is in simple terms:
Iraq has lots of oil, China and the US would like lots of oil... Here is the simple version of what will take place. The US and China want to get as much foreign currency units as they can get because this deal has offered China and the US upwards of $50 in oil credits per unit for every Dinar presented for exchange credit.
China does not care how much they spend per unit within reason but more so they care about how many oil credits they can collect.
If for every unit, China and the US can secure near $50 worth of oil, they win BIG! If Iraq does not have to foot the bill for the exchange money and instead all they have to do is provide oil to cover the bill and this can be done over a period of 60 years as this is what is considered oil futures, they will win big also.
When attempting to secure a higher rate than that which will be announced Internationally, your intent will be to connect with those who are offering a higher rate than the International rate.
This will be done through channels which are trained and informed as to the details in bringing you this higher rate. 800 numbers are said to be your connection to such extra ordinary situations.
Some exchangers will be lucky enough to already know trained wealth managers able to accommodate such transactions.
The basic idea to contract rates is that there is a bit of a competition between China and the US as to how many units can be collected and used towards oil futures. Over time we observed as China and the US offered more and more to exchangers to gain a loyal exchanger.
At one point the contract rates were said to have gotten as high as near $40 per unit, still leaving the offering countries a $10 per unit profit.
WIth the advent of early exchangers and the political need to limit the amount an exchanger can receive, that contract rate has made dramatic drops in value. It is hoped that there will still actually be a contract rate left by the time this becomes an International announcement... So we continue to hope.
The downside of taking the contract rate offered through the private exchange is your loyalty and silence through a signed Non Disclosure Agreement.
The penalties of breaking such an agreement and letting the proverbial "Cat Out Of The Bag" could result in criminal charges and an erasure of any funds received through this exchange event. Only the secret keepers need apply.
800 numbers are still said to be made available for a contract rate negotiation upon the International announcement of the currency revaluations. Those numbers will become public in a way determined by the designers of this coming event.
It has also been rumored that the Vietnam Dong may somehow be involved in a similar contract rate.
There is a possibility that he contract rate may have a very short shelf life after the announcement and even possible that by the time this actually does happen that the set pool for contract rates may be close to being exhausted, leaving only the International rates as the only choice for negotiations.
How to negotiate for contract rates if the opportunity does present itself.
Firstly... remember to look the part, act the part of a responsible money handler... Be respectful.
Secondly... Ask to see contract rates on bank screens and request the highest possible.
Thirdly... Be wise and offer a close knit partnership with your exchange officer in making the most of the funds for future gains.
Last but not least. Hold out at least 50% of your exchange proceeds as you still do not know how your government officials will seek to extract as much as possible through taxation.
Remember, money is an agreed upon value which translates into mass public acceptance... Money's value comes from human perception which at any one point can change...
Therefore don't forget the ways in which value can be converted into solid tangible assets which hopefully can stand the test of time better that perceptions can.
DAZ Comments: IMO IT WILL BE UNLIKELY THAT ANYONE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW A CONTRACT RATE PRIOR TO FORMALLY AGREEING UNDER CONTRACT TO NOT DISCLOSE THAT INFORMATION
AND EVEN IF THE CONTRACT RATE OPTION IS NOT CHOSEN THE NDA WOULD THEN HAVE TO REMAIN IN EFFECT AS AGREED.
THE PURPOSE OF THE NDA IS TO PROTECT THAT RATE AND TERMS INFORMATION...SO TO VIEW IT WITHOUT THAT PROTECTION IS UNLIKELY
SO PLUG THAT INTO YOUR THINKING - DAZ
What Would You Do With a One Million Dollar Windfall?
.What Would You Do With a One Million Dollar Windfall?
From the Recaps Archives originally posted on 4/30/2019
Post From Financial Pilgrimage April 29, 2019
How many of us have thought to ourselves, “If I only had a million dollars all of my financial troubles would go away…”?
I know I have.
A million dollars is a tricky amount of money to think about. While it can be life changing money, it’s probably not life changing enough to live off for the rest of our lives without some work.
The reality is that if most people received one million dollars, half of the money would be gone to taxes, a few hundred thousand dollars to paying off debt, and the rest spent on expensive cars, vacations, etc.
I remember being five-years-old and even $5 seemed like one million dollars at the time. As little as $1,000 seemed like a million dollars when I was a teenager. Now that I’m older, one million dollars doesn’t quite seem like one million dollars (if that makes sense).
From the Recaps Archives originally posted on 4/30/2019
What Would You Do With a One Million Dollar Windfall?
Post From Financial Pilgrimage April 29, 2019
How many of us have thought to ourselves, “If I only had a million dollars all of my financial troubles would go away…”?
I know I have.
A million dollars is a tricky amount of money to think about. While it can be life changing money, it’s probably not life changing enough to live off for the rest of our lives without some work.
The reality is that if most people received one million dollars, half of the money would be gone to taxes, a few hundred thousand dollars to paying off debt, and the rest spent on expensive cars, vacations, etc.
I remember being five-years-old and even $5 seemed like one million dollars at the time. As little as $1,000 seemed like a million dollars when I was a teenager. Now that I’m older, one million dollars doesn’t quite seem like one million dollars (if that makes sense).
For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to assume this one million dollar windfall is tax-free. Now the question: What should we do with the money? The easy and boring answer is put the money in a brokerage account, invest it in something safe, and apply the four percent rule.
The four percent rule is a rule of thumb used to determine the amount of funds to withdraw from a retirement account each year, while limiting the chances of running out of money (thanks, investopedia). This would provide you with $40,000 of income per year without lifting a finger.
For the purpose of this article, let’s think through the options a little more. Instead of dropping the money in a low risk index fund, let’s invest in something more interesting such as buy and hold real estate.
Our One Million Dollar Windfall
One Million Dollars Remaining…
First, 10% of the one million dollar windfall would go to charitable causes, so there goes $100,000 right off the top. It’s easy to give away six figures of virtual money, and I hope we’d have the discipline to do the same if this situation ever occurred.
The majority of this money would go to causes and organizations where we already contribute. However, we’d use a good chunk of it to give freely when the occasion called for it.
We could pay for the meal of the table next to us at dinner, buy groceries for the family behind us at the store, or make a donation to the gofundme page of someone who is truly in need.
I personally get a lot of satisfaction from helping others and we would have fun with giving away this money. In fact, I think the financial independence community could make a huge impact on the world with a bit more generosity.
To continue reading, please go to the original article here:
https://financialpilgrimage.com/if-i-received-a-1-million-dollar-windfall-i-would/
The Velocity of Money by Virginia Gentleman
.The Velocity of Money by Virginia Gentleman
From the Recaps Archives originally posted on 6/1/2019
Re-posted just in case our Exchange Appointments are really close!!!
From Virginia Gentleman VELOCITY OF MONEY
I know I don't have to state the obvious...GO HAVE FUN WITH SOME OF YOUR NEW FOUND WEALTH. However, I would like to pass on some words of wisdom.
As we get ready to punch it in, please remember to act like you've been in the End Zone before. Take a deep breath and exhale slowly as you collect yourself with the full intentions of acting with class and integrity.
Respectful treatment of others will be an inherent responsibility of your new status, as well as respectful treatment of your money and assets. You owe this to yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your heirs.
Don't hoard it, and on the other hand, don't waste it or give it all away. Save, invest, and spend wisely.
One of the single best things you can do with a small portion, and in effect a very small portion, is to be more generous over at least the next 18-24 months (or the longer) spending your money locally. What do I mean? The answer is the ‘VELOCITY OF MONEY’.
The Velocity of Money by Virginia Gentleman
From the Recaps Archives posted on 6/1/2019
Re-posted just in case our Exchange Appointments are really close!!!
From Virginia Gentleman VELOCITY OF MONEY
I know I don't have to state the obvious...GO HAVE FUN WITH SOME OF YOUR NEW FOUND WEALTH. However, I would like to pass on some words of wisdom.
As we get ready to punch it in, please remember to act like you've been in the End Zone before. Take a deep breath and exhale slowly as you collect yourself with the full intentions of acting with class and integrity.
Respectful treatment of others will be an inherent responsibility of your new status, as well as respectful treatment of your money and assets. You owe this to yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your heirs.
Don't hoard it, and on the other hand, don't waste it or give it all away. Save, invest, and spend wisely.
One of the single best things you can do with a small portion, and in effect a very small portion, is to be more generous over at least the next 18-24 months (or the longer) spending your money locally. What do I mean? The answer is the ‘VELOCITY OF MONEY’.
The Velocity of Money is a fairly simple financial concept where a ‘community’ can be positively impacted by the way a group of individuals increase the spending of their money in their economy, and in turn, the ripple effect of that spending as it accelerates throughout that same economy.
It can be local, regional, national, and even global. Velocity of money is most effective in a smaller market with the smaller more predictive population of a local economy, and it isn’t just effective, it is fun for the people spending their increased earnings, or in this case, significant returns on an investment. Yep, that is you!
Anyone who has ever lived in a small town or Suburban area where a new large company has come in and opened a large facility and hired a large amount of employees has witnessed this phenomenon.
Money gets pumped in and spending from increased disposable income begins to spread out through the entire community finding its way into the wallets of all the inhabitants.
The goal is to spend your money at local establishments on services, appliances, home improvements, food, entertainment, and such.
More precisely on things like tipping an extra 5-15 percent, using a valet to park at the local steakhouse (tipping extra), go hear a local band (put money in the tip jar), buy cheese or pork or beef at a farmers market instead of 2 month old shrink wrapped processed cheese from a Big Box store or grocer, get an extra manicure or haircut (tipping extra!), get your car repaired at the mechanic down that side road instead of Walmart or the Dealer.
Buy those nicer hiking boots ‘Made In America’, get your computer cleaned up by that geek in the shop she set up in the old 7-11 building, buy your lumber from the local milled lumber supplier not the National Chain hardware store, deal with a local community bank or credit union with a substantial portion of your money… you get it now right.
Think about it. You may be spending either the same amount or perhaps an extra 10-20%, and you’re getting the same things… OFTEN WITH THE BONUS OF MUCH HIGHER QUALITY PRODUCTS WHILE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS ON MAIN STREET!!!
I personally look forward to trying some of the world’s best Craft Breweries in Richmond (tipping generously) and touring some of Virginia’s wineries (tipping generously)… jealous of you Kentucky folks that can tour the best ‘Bourbon’ distilleries on the planet, or you ‘Whiskey’ lovers in Tennessee just outside of Fayetteville down the Admiral Frank B Kelso highway or those in Nashville who can wander in a restaurant and catch a ‘local’ band like Kenny Chesney, lol. Believe it!
By doing this the dominoes of positive change begin to fall within your local community. The ripple effect is that the waiters, mechanics, manicurists, hairstylists, valet, carpenter, plumber, artisan cheesemaker, farmer, and others in your community begin to make more money.
And what do they do? They go out and spend more, tip more, consume more. Your local tax authority makes more sales tax revenue and spends it on improvements.
I’m in America, but the Velocity of Money is true in Canada, Great Britain, Iraq, Vietnam, or anywhere. And guess what? Since this is fun stuff you’ll be doing while spending your hard earned money, you will also be wearing a BIG smile.
There is nothing more infectious and quick to spread goodwill than passing on your smile accompanied by kind words. So be wise with your prosperity and have some fun …LOCALLY.
Even pay attention to those companies being loyal corporate citizens to us through the new Trump incentives to stay and manufacture here, and be loyal to them.
Not a bad time to avoid items and foods imported from Mexico for example …no Avacados or Corona at my Superbowl party this year, which is an example of the deceleration of the Velocity of Money.
The fruit you bear will fall from your tree and spread its seeds…
Live and grow in the nine fruits of the Spirit and you will sow the nine fruits…
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control.
Take care –Virginia Gentleman
How Will You Handle Close Family Members?
.How Will You Handle Close Family Members?
By Muhammad Ali
This is a very delicate subject and the nice thing with this long wait for the RV, I have had many years to think about and research it. So in this article, I'd like to share some ideas from my research. I too have family and I also want to help them along with some of my friends and neighbours.
On my Currency Exchange Planner website, I have a Survey and one of the questions I added was:
Who do you plan to help your immediate family, extended family (brothers, sisters, and in-laws), charities or community?
My Family
Extended Family
Charities
Community
(Choose all that apply)
I have had many people complete the survey and I look thru each result and what I've noticed by far the most prominent choices are My Family and Extended Family, then Charities and Community.
So this tells me there is a lot of truth in the saying Charity begins at home. For the sake of this article I will group your family and extended families as just family members, this will also include friends or neighbours that you plan to help.
How Will You Handle Close Family Members?
By Muhammad Ali
This is a very delicate subject and the nice thing with this long wait for the RV, I have had many years to think about and research it. So in this article, I'd like to share some ideas from my research. I too have family and I also want to help them along with some of my friends and neighbours.
On my Currency Exchange Planner website, I have a Survey and one of the questions I added was:
Who do you plan to help your immediate family, extended family (brothers, sisters, and in-laws), charities or community?
My Family
Extended Family
Charities
Community
(Choose all that apply)
I have had many people complete the survey and I look thru each result and what I've noticed by far the most prominent choices are My Family and Extended Family, then Charities and Community.
So this tells me there is a lot of truth in the saying Charity begins at home. For the sake of this article I will group your family and extended families as just family members, this will also include friends or neighbours that you plan to help.
Now we all have family members that we want to help and possibly some members that we do not want to help, for various reasons, but the question is, not whether we want to help them, rather what do we tell them when they ask where did you get the money from?
This is the tricky question and will require careful thought and consideration and the answers may be different for each and every one of us especially when it comes to the amount of how much that we want to give them and how much currency we hold, but is there a general response that we can use?
If we tell them the truth that it was from a currency exchange, we may get bombarded with additional questions, such as, well how much money did you make? Or, since it was easy money, why don't you give me more money then? After all, you can just go buy more currency right? This already shows that they lack an understanding of this investment.
Chances are once the money you've given them runs out they will be back for more. So will you become the continual ATM of the family?
So these are the guaranteed challenges that we will face after the RV, and with some basic thinking and preparedness now, we can be ready for this obstacle when it faces us.
The first challenge you will face is how much are you willing to give to your family? And how will this affect your balance of exchange money? So this is something that many people don't really have a clue.
I am a true believer of give and you shall receive. God is Great and Merciful, so give from your heart, but at the same token have a sense of what you're doing. Know how much you are giving out, and how much you will have left over.
In your planning you should be in control of your money not your emotions controlling your money. After all, we are the ones that waited and sacrificed all of these years, reading news and hearing soon...soon...soon, not our families. They didn't wait up 'til 3am because there was a Red Alert notice for RV the same night. Did they?
So for this very reason, I added a Family Gifting section in my Currency Exchange Planner that you can list down the family members that you want to gift to and how much you plan to give them, then you can immediately see how these amounts affect your bank balance.
Then if required, you can change and adjust your contributions. There is also a Charity planning section in the program so you can see how that would affect your balance too.
So I believe this is the first step, once you've determine who and how much you plan to give the next step is deciding what to say to them.
If you were giving them $500 or $1000, it's probably easy to say that you got an extra bonus at work or an old friend paid back a long overdue debt and you just want to share a little bit with them. How about if you wanted to give your family a million or more? What would you tell them, then? Also do you plan to give them in one lump sum or break it down into smaller payments over time? Questions to think about right?
So the next thing you want to think to yourself is do you want to tell them the truth or not? And if you tell them the truth, what would be the consequences of those actions? If they already know about the RV, then it's difficult to hide the fact of where the money came from, because they are going to figure it out sooner or later. Always bear in mind that their motivations may be different from yours.
You may feel pressure (imagined or otherwise) to make promises to people, which will compromise your financial future. So let's assume they don't know about the RV, as you've never mentioned it to them before.
Now, from my research on this subject, I've seen various kinds of responses, some advice I have seen is to take the low profile route and avoid or be careful of family. Your lawyer, wealth manager or financial advisor will usually tell you that your new wealth may attract new friends, and estranged family members may pop out of nowhere.
In fact, it is quite common for advisors to suggest directing requests for money from family to the advisor. Sometimes this can be a good idea and it puts some distance between you and the family or friend. So that is good advice to remember.
Another advice that I want to share with you is it may appear to you that your family may start acting friendlier and more affectionate than before. This show of affection often makes it worse, because you'll suspect these people are interested in the money and not in you.
So please be careful to keep your emotions in check and controlled. It is one thing to be paranoid about your families gunning for your wealth but don't take it to extreme levels as you will be the one who will have the stress and psychological impact. In other words, don't let your own behaviour be part of the problem, as well.
Now the above kind of advice is fine if we plan to take the low profile route, but what if we truly wanted to open on telling our family but at the same time protect ourselves from them bombarding us with sensitive questions and exposing too much of our currency exchange to them.
I always believe that honesty is the best policy, and I teach this to my children as well. However, in this case we may need to stretch the truth a little. Keep in mind, another reason for not telling everything especially to our children, is for their own protection.
When their friends suddenly come to know that their best friend is now a multi-millionaire their friendships will change. So until the point that your children transition into the wealth, best to keep them partially in the dark, for their own good.
About letting your extended family and friends know, it's best and advisable to keep your sudden wealth situation as private as possible. If you really need to tell someone, only tell really close friends or family, the fewer people who know the better.
If you do tell, keep the information minimal, for example, let's say you're holding Dinar, Rial, Dong, Zim and Rupiah but you only tell them 1 currency, say Dong or Dinar, which ever it is, maintain 1 and maintain the same cover story to whoever you need to tell. This is to avoid unsolicited advice and pressure from others.
Here are some other things that you can tell them about the balance of your money, you paid off all of your debts and blocked off 40% for taxes. Then you invested in an account that you can only withdraw money from in 5 years or that you purchased government bonds with any extra cash you have and they cannot be cashed in for 7 years.
Indirectly, you are telling them that no financial commitments are going to be made for some time to avoid causing them any offence.
As far as I can see it, there really is no upside to telling your extended family or friends everything - they’ll either sponge off you until all the money is gone or they’ll hate you for not giving them all your money.
The point is, when people think there is a safety net to catch them, they’re more comfortable with jumping out of the burning building instead of working their way through the fire to make it out.
I just want to clarify one last point, make a distinguishment between immediate family, extended family, and friends and neighbours. Your immediate family will be your spouse and your children, your extended family are your brothers, sisters, in-laws etc. and friends are well, friends.
I, particularly, want to mention about your immediate family, depending on your age, your children could be still in school or married with their own children and working. Eventually, we will want to pass on our wealth thru our wills to our children (unless you have another plan).
In my previous article called "Preparing our Children to Inherit Wealth", I talked about passing down our wealth to our children and I explained that even though we use lawyers and advisors and do the proper paper work, many times it breaks down and there are problems, and the main problem is communication.
The advice that I shared was to have regular meetings with your children and share your dinar stories and experiences you had while waiting for it to happen.
It is my suggestion that when you feel the time is right and you feel that your children have transitioned into the wealth, tell them everything, even though you may have held off telling them the complete truth at the beginning. As for your extended families, friends and neighbours always draw and maintain a line with them.
This subject definitely needs more research on your own. I did a search on Amazon and there are over a dozen books on Sudden Wealth and how families coped with it.
I would strongly suggest taking a search thru Amazon or your local book shops and read some of the books' descriptions and reviews and then pick up a copy of a book that you feel comfortable with. The more you know on this subject, the more informed you will be and the more you can keep a handle on it and handle those around you.
Visit my website and get a hold of my currency exchange planner, it will help you with your family gift and charity planning.
Thank you and I wish you all the success in your currency exchange.
Muhammad Ali www.CurrencyExchangePlanner.com
https://www.currencyexchangeplanner.com/article-26-handling-family-members
What to Do Right Away After Inheriting Money
.What to Do Right Away After Inheriting Money
By Rick Paulas
The first thing to do is absolutely nothing. Turns out, grandma was hoarding millions. Or grandpa. Or maybe your old ex who forgot to update their will, or your aunt who you had a close relationship with, or you’re a participant in any number of scenarios where huge inheritances suddenly come out of nowhere. Or, you won the lottery.
The point is, you’ve come into a “life-changing” amount of money—a specifically murky description, as it can mean something else for everything—and you had no idea it was coming. So, what do you do?
The first, and most important thing, is to do absolutely nothing.
"HOLD IT AND DON'T DO A THING FOR THREE MONTHS!!!” is what the finance blogger J. Money adamantly recommends. “Then once it soaks in and you've had time to let the feelings and ideas settle, start taking action.”
We’ve all seen stories of the instant-rich being bombarded with requests from every other third cousin or long-forgotten high school chums looking for interest-free loans or “investment capital” for their “back-scratcher with a mp3 player” idea or whatever.
What to Do Right Away After Inheriting Money
By Rick Paulas
The first thing to do is absolutely nothing. Turns out, grandma was hoarding millions. Or grandpa. Or maybe your old ex who forgot to update their will, or your aunt who you had a close relationship with, or you’re a participant in any number of scenarios where huge inheritances suddenly come out of nowhere. Or, you won the lottery.
The point is, you’ve come into a “life-changing” amount of money—a specifically murky description, as it can mean something else for everything—and you had no idea it was coming. So, what do you do?
The first, and most important thing, is to do absolutely nothing.
"HOLD IT AND DON'T DO A THING FOR THREE MONTHS!!!” is what the finance blogger J. Money adamantly recommends. “Then once it soaks in and you've had time to let the feelings and ideas settle, start taking action.”
We’ve all seen stories of the instant-rich being bombarded with requests from every other third cousin or long-forgotten high school chums looking for interest-free loans or “investment capital” for their “back-scratcher with a mp3 player” idea or whatever.
(There’s a famous “statistic” that 70% of lottery winners end up bankrupt in a few years; a statistic that is utter bullshit, but that doesn’t mean people with new windfalls don’t get harassed by friends and family for portions of said windfall.)
By putting a bold and strict moratorium on doing anything with your new money for a period of time, you can avoid this initial onslaught of leeches.
Why You Need To Be Extra Careful
But outside forces aren’t the only problems you have to ward off. There’s also that devil on your shoulder, pointing out that luxury car you’ve been pining over, or conjuring dreams of a boating trip around the world, or stupidly giving you the idea that trying a burger that’s been idiotically infused with gold flakes is necessary.
Getting a surprise inheritance can make you especially susceptible to doing something dumb with the cash. “It’s found money, so we think about it differently than money we earn,” says Paul Golden from the National Endowment for Financial Education, a non-profit that educates the public on financial decisions.
“It comes with a misconception that you’re never going to have to worry about money again. But it’s the opposite. You’re going to have to worry more than ever before because there’s a lot of decisions to make.”
You also need to be aware of how your emotions can cloud your judgment. “People have a really hard time going through the grief process and the emotional swings that come with managing this money,” Golden says. “There might be a dynamic in the family that is rough to manage. Resentment and anger come into play.”
What To Do After Doing Nothing
When you're ready to take some steps with the money, it helps to have a plan. If you're not sure what to do, a certified financial planner can help you compose your personal spending Wish List and figure out how far your inheritance can go to get you there. But you can also figure this out most of this on your own too.
To continue reading, please go to the original article here:
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pavbgb/inherit-money-spend-save-plan
Banking Perks for the Rich That Will Make You Green With Envy
.Banking Perks for the Rich That Will Make You Green With Envy
By Destiny Lopez
Famous faces are known for getting mountains of free stuff and special treatment. And the bank is no exception. Forget cars, jewelry and runway fashions. For the ultra rich, the particular bank they use and the options available are the ultimate status symbols.
Bank branches have levels, or tiers, of service.
Making large deposits and keeping your stacks of cash in the bank has its perks. Your bank will make sure you are taken care of, as financial security (which means less stress), does a mind and body good.
From jumping the line at your local branch to private wine tastings with your banker, here are banking perks of the famous and ultra wealthy.
What is your daily ATM withdrawal limit? Maybe $300 or $500? Non-private banking branches with celebrity sightings may allow higher ATM withdrawal limits. A recent and sad example of this perk is Philip Seymour Hoffman, who withdrew $1,200 from a grocery store ATM the evening before his untimely passing.
Banking Perks for the Rich That Will Make You Green With Envy
By Destiny Lopez
Famous faces are known for getting mountains of free stuff and special treatment. And the bank is no exception. Forget cars, jewelry and runway fashions. For the ultra rich, the particular bank they use and the options available are the ultimate status symbols.
Bank branches have levels, or tiers, of service.
Making large deposits and keeping your stacks of cash in the bank has its perks. Your bank will make sure you are taken care of, as financial security (which means less stress), does a mind and body good.
From jumping the line at your local branch to private wine tastings with your banker, here are banking perks of the famous and ultra wealthy.
What is your daily ATM withdrawal limit? Maybe $300 or $500? Non-private banking branches with celebrity sightings may allow higher ATM withdrawal limits. A recent and sad example of this perk is Philip Seymour Hoffman, who withdrew $1,200 from a grocery store ATM the evening before his untimely passing.
Has your debit card ever been declined when making a large purchase? This is a standard security feature at most banks. The situation is handled with a quick phone call and your bank representative increases your POS or Point of Sale limit.
However, the well-off usually don’t have this issue. Celebrities are offered higher POS limits, a higher overdraft limit, and may even be able to use out-of-network ATMs for free.
24-Hour Access
The world of private banking can be so exclusive that even some celebrities don’t make the cut. The requirements, of course, vary. Some private banking branches require a minimum of $100,000 net worth. Other branches, mostly overseas branches, are by invite or reference only. However, when you become a client, one thing that remains constant is the unheard of access to your banker.
Its been reported from former tellers that private banking clients have direct access to their banker. And we’re not talking about an automated system where you are prompted to dial an extension. Clients have their bankers cell phone numbers and even home phone numbers.
In case you can’t reach your banker at the branch, any banker available will immediately assist you. There is a 24-hour phone line for after-hours banking needs.
To continue reading, please go to the original article here:
https://www.mybanktracker.com/news/2014/04/09/banking-perks-famous-ultra-wealthy/