Client's Wanting to Close in First Year

Client's Wanting to Close in First Year

From Infinite Banking Mastery by Valerie LaRoque

April 9, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Valerie LaRoque discusses strategies for maintaining Whole Life policies during financial hardships.

Facing unexpected life events, like job loss, illness, or financial disruptions, can make funding your Whole Life policy feel overwhelming, especially in the early years. Closing your policy doesn't have to be your only option. I'll share multiple strategies for navigating difficult times without sacrificing your progress. From flexible premium payment solutions and leveraging policy loans to reducing payments and keeping your policy intact, I'll explain how you can continue to build a legacy. Remember: there's always a solution to keep your Infinite Banking plan on track. Listen now! Show highlights include: Why you don't need to let a funding crisis scare you into terminating your Whole Life policy early. (1:27) How Whole Life provides a grace period to catch up on your premium. (2:38) Flexible options available for changing premium modes, and adjusting PUAs and base premium funding. (3:01) Optional lifeline of borrowing against your policy, or another Whole Life policy, to fund premiums and repay on your own terms. (4:42) Leeway to lower the overall premium if it won't trigger MEC status. (6:11) Going the "reduced paid-up" route as a last resort to prevent policy lapse and…

People in this episode

Host: Valerie LaRoque

Topics covered

  • Whole Life policy
  • financial strategies
  • premium payments
  • policy loans
  • legacy building
  • financial disruptions

Keywords

  • Whole Life policy
  • premium payment solutions
  • policy loans
  • financial disruptions
  • legacy building

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Organizations: Whole Life, Infinite Banking

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