Learn The Why & How of Infinite Banking (IBC)

Updated March 2026 · by John “Hutch” Hutchinson, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®, EA

19 years designing client policies: 14 on my own family, from 3 true mutual companies

A mentor once told me:

“If you get the concept, the details are irrelevant!…And if you DON’T get the concept, the details will always be irrelevant!”

We’re not afraid of details, but you can fully grasp the concept in 3 videos (12.5 minutes)

Below those 3 vids are detailed articles & additional learning paths, if you prefer to read.

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Life insurance as your own bank
The science behind IBC
IBC articles & videos
Advanced IBC learning

Build Two Assets At Once Using Life Insurance As Your Own Bank

This 2-minute video explains why building your own private banking system with life insurance can help you create an additional bucket of wealth simply by harnessing compound interest from dollars that would normally be spent and slip right through your hands.

The Simple Science Behind Infinite Banking

Nelson Nash said, “You finance everything that you buy – you either pay interest to someone else or you give up interest you could’ve earned otherwise.” This 6-minute video shows how to earn compound interest on an increasing cash value balance while paying simple interest on a decreasing loan balance.