November 11, 2026
7 Mistakes High Earners Make
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Strong income, plenty of margin, and a nagging feeling you’re missing something. Seven mistakes high earners make, and what to look at first.
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November 11, 2026
Should I Sell an Underperforming Investment?
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Thinking about selling an investment that's underperforming the S&P 500? Start with why you own it, because recent performance usually isn't the deciding factor…
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November 10, 2026
Estimating Future Returns
By Bryan Minogue
Financial plans are highly sensitive to portfolio return and risk assumptions. This post describes a reasonable method of developing capital markets assumptions…
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November 10, 2026
When Should I Consider Changing My Wealth Management Firm?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Consider changing firms when the problem sits in how the firm is built, not in one person or one bad year. The strongest firm-level triggers are an ownership ch…
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November 9, 2026
Can You Retire With $1 Million? How Much Income Could Your Portfolio Support?
By Alex Bridges, CFP®, EA, ChFC®, RICP®
Can you retire with $1 million saved? See how much monthly income your portfolio may support, how Social Security changes the math, and why fees matter.
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November 9, 2026
What to Do If You're a Victim of Identity Theft: A Step-by-Step Recovery Plan
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Think your identity was stolen? Learn what to do first, how to freeze your credit, protect your tax return, and recover from identity theft with this step-by-st…
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November 9, 2026
Are Annuities Really That Bad?
By Beau Kemp, CFP®, RMA®
Annuities get plenty of criticism, but are they always deserved? A real-world retirement income example shows why annuities can sometimes make sense, and why an…
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November 5, 2026
The Qualifications Behind Financial Advice and Why They Vary Widely.
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
Recently I read a job posting for a financial advisor.
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November 5, 2026
Fear of Running Out of Money? Stop Optimizing, Start Living
By Omen Quelvog, CFP®, MQFP®
We help service members steward resources wisely—aligning faith, family, and future with personalized financial planning.
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November 4, 2026
Why Retirees Are Choosing Flat-Fee Financial Advisors
By Zack Bernsdorf
Many retirees are looking for clearer, more transparent financial advice. Here’s how flat-fee financial advisors compare to commission-based and AUM-based model…
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November 3, 2026
The Quiet Panic That Hits Two Years Before Retirement
By Zack Bernsdorf
Two years before retirement, even disciplined savers can feel a quiet panic set in. The answer usually is not vague reassurance — it is turning uncertainty into…
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November 2, 2026
The Death of Mutual Funds
By Chris Randall
The SPIVA U.S. Mid-Year 2026 report shows 93% of large-cap stock mutual funds funds trailed the S&P 500 over the past 20 years.
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November 2, 2026
How Much Money Can You Give Without Paying Gift Tax? (2026 Guide)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Learn how much you can give family members tax-free in 2026, when you need to file a gift tax return, and smart ways to give, from 529 plans to tuition.
Read more →October 30, 2026
What Happens If My Financial Advisor Or CPA Retires Before I Do?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Your accounts and tax filings usually get handed to a successor, sold to a larger firm, or wound down with a referral, and the timeline is set by your advisor o…
Read more →October 29, 2026
Do I Have to Pay IRMAA for Medicare Part D If I Don't Have Part D?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
No. The Part D IRMAA surcharge is an add-on to an actual Part D premium, so if you're not enrolled in any Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug cov…
Read more →October 28, 2026
Flat Fee vs AUM | Part 1: Why We Strongly Believe a Flat Fee Is In the Best Interest of Our Clients
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
AUM fees are the industry default, but what if there was a fee-structure better aligned for the client? In Part 1 of this series, I share the heart behind why w…
Read more →October 26, 2026
Roth Conversions and Medicare IRMAA: When Paying More Tax Now Can Backfire
By Alex Bridges, CFP®, EA, ChFC®, RICP®
Planning Roth conversions in your 60s? Learn how Medicare's two-year IRMAA lookback and premium cliffs can raise the true cost, and how to size conversions with…
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October 26, 2026
The Pros and Cons of Using Your Brokerage Account as an Emergency Fund
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Can your brokerage account double as an emergency fund? Learn the pros, cons, tax impact, and how to use it as a backup to your cash reserve.
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October 21, 2026
How Retirement Spending Guardrails Protect Early Retirees From the 4% Rule
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Early retirees face unique risks. Learn how dynamic spending guardrails protect your portfolio from market crashes better than the static 4 percent rule.
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October 21, 2026
Oil & Gas Tax Strategy
By Chris Randall
The honest answer: the deduction is real. Whether it’s right for you is a completely different question — and one that gets skipped over far too often in how th…
Read more →October 20, 2026
The Retirement Tax Planning Window: What Houston Energy Retirees Can Do Between Retirement and RMDs
By Alex Bridges, CFP®, EA, ChFC®, RICP®
Retired early from the energy industry with a large 401(k)? Learn how the years between retirement and RMDs can be used for Roth conversions, IRMAA, and ACA pla…
Read more →October 19, 2026
No Matter What You Do With Your Money, There's a Risk Involved
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Most people think of the stock market as "risky" and cash as "safe." But no matter what you do with your money, there's a risk involved. This post walks through…
Read more →October 19, 2026
Talking to Your Kids About Money as a Christian — Using the Live | Give | Owe
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
As a Christian parent, how do I teach my kids about money aside from just "telling them to save"? This post walks through a practical, biblical framework for th…
Read more →October 19, 2026
6 Basic Digital Security Measures Every American Adult Should Have in Place
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
A huge chunk of your life runs through the internet now, which also creates real opportunity for harm. Here are the 6 basic digital security measures every Amer…
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October 19, 2026
The Retirement Plan For A Growing Business.
By David Kooger
Founders often struggle with balancing revenue and profit while retaining good employees. Often, they are hesitant to offer employee benefits due to their
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October 19, 2026
Why 5% Treasury Yields Fail in Retirement: Monte Carlo Software Blind Spots Explained
By Sean Lovison, CFP®, CPA
Locking in 5% Treasury bonds sounds safe, but inflation can devastate your purchasing power. Discover why Monte Carlo planning models miss real-world stagflatio…
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October 19, 2026
Open Enrollment Checklist – How to Review Your Employee Benefits
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Open enrollment is your yearly chance to fix your benefits. Learn how to review health insurance, HSAs, FSAs, your 401(k), life and disability insurance, and mo…
Read more →October 16, 2026
What Is the Most Overlooked Tax Break for Arizona Retirees?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
For Arizona retirees, the most overlooked tax break is the state income tax deduction for 529 education savings plan contributions, up to $2,000 per beneficiary…
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October 15, 2026
Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 52-Week High
By Chris Randall
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.22% this week, a 52-week high.
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October 15, 2026
9 financial mistakes to avoid in your 40s & 50s
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Nine financial mistakes to avoid in your 40s and 50s, including the one I’d tell you to take completely off the table.
Read more →October 15, 2026
Medicare Annual Enrollment 2027: What Is Changing and What to Check
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, and any change you make takes effect January 1, 2027. If your coverage works for you, y…
Read more →October 13, 2026
What Should You Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire? 4 Options to Consider
By Alex Bridges, CFP®, EA, ChFC®, RICP®
Retiring between 55 and 59½? Compare 4 options for your 401(k), including how the Rule of 55 works and why a rollover isn't automatically the right move.
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October 12, 2026
How to Fund College Without Derailing Your Freedom Date
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Learn how high earners can fund college without derailing retirement. Discover 529 plan strategies, FAFSA asset rules, and tax-efficient saving methods.
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October 12, 2026
How "Passive Budgeting" Can Help You Even if You Don't Want to Budget
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you hate the idea of budgeting but you don't want to leave everything to chance, is there a middle ground? You're in luck. There is a path that may appeal to…
Read more →October 7, 2026
Should You Take a Lump Sum or Pension?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Neither a lump sum nor a pension is universally better. The right answer depends on how the payout integrates with your full retirement structure: income durabi…
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October 6, 2026
Arizona's dollar-for-dollar tax credits: redirect the state tax you already owe
By Nathan Donohue, CFP®, RICP®
A married Arizona couple can redirect up to $5,802 of 2026 state income tax to charities and schools: the five credits, the April 15 quirk, and the federal catc…
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October 6, 2026
Exchange Funds Explained: Rules, 7-Year Holding & Who Qualifies
By Nathan Donohue, CFP®, RICP®
What an exchange fund is, how Section 721 keeps the contribution tax-free, the 7-year holding period, who qualifies, and the trade-offs against the alternatives…
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October 6, 2026
RSU Taxes in 2026: 7 Planning Strategies
By Nathan Donohue, CFP®, RICP®
Explore seven RSU tax-planning strategies for 2026, including withholding, stock sales, charitable giving and ways to manage concentrated shares.
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October 6, 2026
3 Tax Schemes to Avoid in 2026
By Nathan Donohue, CFP®, RICP®
Inflated charitable donations, viral tax hacks and the short-term rental loophole: how each pitch works, where it breaks and what it can cost.
Read more →October 5, 2026
What Happened to Stocks and Bond ETFs in 2022?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
In 2022 the S&P 500 lost about 18% on a total return basis and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index lost about 13%, the worst calendar year in that index's his…
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October 5, 2026
What Is a Trusted Contact on Your Investment Account, and Why Should You Name One?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
What is a trusted contact person on your brokerage account? See why it exists, what your firm can share, and when naming one could protect your savings.
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October 1, 2026
How Dallas families earning $250K+ can build wealth and pay less tax over time
By Spenser Liszt, CFP®, CCFC
High income families in Dallas need effective financial planning. Learn to manage your income and create a solid financial plan.
Read more →September 30, 2026
10 Tax-Efficient Retirement Withdrawal Strategies
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Ten tax-efficient retirement withdrawal strategies, in rough order of typical lifetime value: (1) bracket-filling Roth conversions in the gap years between reti…
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September 29, 2026
What Happens to Your Taxes When Household Income Reaches $500,000?
By Spenser Liszt, CFP®, CCFC
Earning $500,000 can introduce more than a higher federal tax bracket. Here are five taxes high-income families should understand and how they can interact.
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September 29, 2026
Understanding Roth Conversions: Why They’re Powerful and Why They’re Confusing
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
Roth conversions are one of the most misunderstood tax strategies.
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September 29, 2026
Should I Sell My RSUs When They Vest or Hold Them?
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Should you sell or hold your vesting RSUs? Learn how to manage concentration risk, navigate blackout periods, and reduce your tax burden.
Read more →September 28, 2026
10 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes and How to Fix Them
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
The ten most common retirement planning mistakes are: not saving enough, not tracking monthly spending, claiming Social Security at the wrong time, carrying bad…
Read more →September 26, 2026
10 Year-End Money Moves for Pre-Retirees in Their 50s in 2026
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
For a household in its 50s that is still working, year-end planning is mostly about the last two to four months of 2026 payroll and the benefits open enrollment…
Read more →September 24, 2026
Should You Withhold Taxes or Pay Quarterly in Retirement?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
For most retirees drawing from an IRA, 401(k), or pension, withholding is the simpler and more forgiving option, because the IRS treats withheld tax as if it we…
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September 22, 2026
How We Determine if You Can Retire
By Beau Kemp, CFP®, RMA®
Most people I meet as they approach retirement think they’re probably ready.
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Am I Eligible for Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
You can generally collect a divorced-spouse benefit worth up to 50% of your ex-spouse's Primary Insurance Amount if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, you a…
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September 21, 2026
Why Choose a Flat Fee Financial Advisor? Transparent Pricing vs AUM | TapestryFP Aurora IL
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Discover why TapestryFP chooses a flat fee model for financial advice. Clear pricing in dollars based on value and not assets. Ideal for families and solopreneu…
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September 21, 2026
The Retirement Paycheck: How to Turn a Lifetime of Savings Into Income
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Turn your nest egg into a retirement paycheck that lasts. Compare the 4% rule, RMD, guardrails, and income strategies to find the one that fits you.
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September 21, 2026
Do I Really Need a Financial Advisor? An Honest Answer From a Flat-Fee Advisor
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Do you really need a financial advisor? A flat-fee fiduciary CFP® gives an honest answer on who benefits, who doesn’t, and how advisors actually get paid.
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September 21, 2026
Can You Retire on $1 Million?
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Can you retire on $1 million? It depends on the gap between what your life costs and your guaranteed income. Here is how to find your own number.
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September 21, 2026
What Should I Do With My Old 401(k)?
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
You have four options for an old 401(k), and leaving it alone is one of them. Here's how to decide and what to check before you move anything.
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September 21, 2026
When Should I NOT Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Paying off your mortgage early is usually smart, but not always. Here are four things to check first, and when waiting is the better call.
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September 21, 2026
What to Do When Car Lease Ends: 3 Options
By Michael Hollis, CFP®
Discover what to do when a car lease ends. Learn the 3 options and find out which one builds wealth. Explore smart financial choices.
Read more →September 18, 2026
The Tax Bracket Management Strategy: How to Fill Your Bracket Intentionally Each Year
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Tax bracket management means identifying exactly how much income you can add in a given year before crossing into the next higher bracket, and then deciding whe…
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September 18, 2026
Long-Term Care Cost Calculator
By James Mayo, CFA, CFP®, EA, RICP®
Third-Party Calculator Disclaimer: This calculator is provided by an independent third party and is made available for informational and educational purposes on…
Read more →September 17, 2026
What are the different compensation Models for Advisors for Ongoing Advice
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
Advisors are paid in many ways, and each way comes with positives and negatives.
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Is Your "Flat Fee" Advisor Actually Tiered AUM Pricing in Disguise?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
A genuinely flat-fee advisor charges one number for a defined scope of work, and that number does not change because your account balance crossed a threshold. A…
Read more →September 16, 2026
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire in Arizona?
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
To retire comfortably in Arizona in 2026, the commonly cited baseline is roughly $1.1 million in savings, assuming an annual cost of living near $66,800. The nu…
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September 16, 2026
Should You Participate in Your Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan? 8 Questions to Answer First
By Spenser Liszt, CFP®, CCFC
Should you participate in your nonqualified deferred compensation plan? Learn how taxes, employer risk, payout timing, and cash flow affect the decision.
Read more →September 16, 2026
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k) Contributions: What Is the Right Answer
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
This debate comes up often, and something I notice is that younger investors are rarely informed enough to make this decision.
Read more →September 16, 2026
Steps to consider when building an investment portfolio.
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
Good investing starts long before choosing funds or percentages.
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September 16, 2026
What Is IRMAA And Why It Matters in Retirement
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
More and more people have been asking me about IRMAA, so let’s break it down clearly.
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September 15, 2026
AI Chatbots Are Giving Financial Advice to Millions
By Chris Randall
The trouble starts the moment a question needs real facts about your life, not just a textbook answer.
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2026 Retirement and Tax Reference: Brackets, Contribution Limits, Standard Deduction, RMD Divisors, and IRMAA Tiers
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
This page consolidates the 2026 tax and retirement amounts that drive almost every planning decision in one place: federal income tax brackets (MFJ and Single),…
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September 14, 2026
How to Implement Reverse Budgeting
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
The best cash flow system is the one you'll actually keep using. For a lot of people, that system is reverse budgeting.
Read more →September 12, 2026
When Should I Claim Social Security? Timing, Trade-offs, and Strategy
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
Social Security retirement benefits can be claimed as early as age 62 or as late as age 70. Claiming before your Full Retirement Age (FRA, currently 67 for thos…
Read more →September 12, 2026
Does a Roth Conversion Count as an RMD? Here's the Order You Actually Have to Follow
By Raman Singh, CFP®, EA
No. A Roth conversion can never satisfy your required minimum distribution, and the IRS is specific about the order: your full RMD for the year has to come out…
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September 10, 2026
OBBBA Year-Two Moves for Business Owners
By Chris Randall
The OBBBA creates new tax-saving opportunities for small business owners in 2026. Learn how QBI, bonus depreciation, Section 179, SALT, and R&D changes may help…
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September 8, 2026
The Tide® Problem in Financial Planning — And Why We Chose a Different Shelf
By Todd Pouliot
Discover the truth behind financial planning costs. Learn how to 'Know What You're Actually Paying For' and avoid overpaying for brand names.
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September 8, 2026
How much company stock is too much?
By Spenser Liszt, CFP®, CCFC
Have too much company stock? Learn how to evaluate concentration risk, taxes, RSUs, and diversification as part of your financial plan.
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September 7, 2026
Should I File an 83(b) Election on Early-Exercised Options?
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Learn why filing an 83(b) election on early-exercised options is a critical tax strategy. Discover the risks, the strict IRS deadline, and how to avoid the AMT…
Read more →August 31, 2026
5 Lessons Chronic Pain Has Taught Me About Personal Finance
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
There’s an easy-to-believe narrative living in westernized individualistic culture that your value is connected to what you earn. Don’t get me wrong, I am a str…
Read more →August 31, 2026
The Sweet Income Spot for Health Savings Accounts
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
HSA’s are often touted as a “triple-tax advantaged” account, meaning you pay no federal or state income taxes on contributions into an HSA (#1)*, no tax on the…
Read more →August 31, 2026
3 Ways Financial Advisors Are Paid – and What You Probably Aren’t Being Told
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
There are three primary compensation models for financial advisors; Commission-Based, Fee-Based, and Fee-Only.
Read more →August 31, 2026
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Health Savings Accounts (“HSA’s”) are amazing. So much so, we’re doing a multi-part blog series starting with Basic Concepts, to the Sweet Income Spot, to more…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Understanding Fiduciaries in Financial Planning: Why Consumers Should Care
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
In the context of financial planning, a fiduciary is a professional who is legally and morally bound to provide financial advice that is in the best interest of…
Read more →August 31, 2026
True Riches: A Framework for Giving for Christians
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
While the framework is qualitative in nature, my prayer is that you can take this framework to the Lord and ask Him how to apply it to your personal finances...
Read more →August 31, 2026
Best Savings Account for Kids – the 529 Plan vs the UTMA
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
While there are several savings-accounts for kids available1, today’s post will focus on the 2 most common I encounter: The 529 Plan and the UTMA
Read more →August 31, 2026
How To Automate Budgeting and Savings Without a Budgeting App
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
One of the most common challenges I hear is how to budget and optimize Cash Flow. In other words, how to make the most of your monthly paycheck(s) and expenses,…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Self Employed Retirement Plan Savings Strategies: SEP IRA vs Solo 401k Under New 2024 IRS Tax Ruling
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Both the SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) are excellent retirement options for self-employed individuals, consultants, or anybody with 1099 income and the ability to put…
Read more →August 31, 2026
10 Step Financial Roadmap for Newly Graduated Physicians
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
How you handle your finances in these early years can set the trajectory for long-term financial success, stability, and impact. Here’s 10 personal finance tips…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Comprehensive Financial Checklist for New Parents and Those With Young Kids
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
This guide is designed to help expecting and new parents navigate their financial responsibilities with confidence. Whether you’re trying to adjust your budget,…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Pros and Cons of Income Annuities for Retirement Income
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
As you think about navigating optimization of retirement withdrawals, minimizing lifetime taxes, constructing and monitoring a portfolio customized to your risk…
Read more →August 31, 2026
The Role of International Stocks in a US Investors Portfolio
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Don't get me wrong - in the long-run, US Stocks have been a fantastic historic inflation hedge (as Inflation is one of the key risks to an investment portfolio…
Read more →August 31, 2026
How to Project the Forward-Looking Returns of a Rental Property To Make More Informed Financial Decisions
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Doesn't help you understand the potential returns of your rental property on a go-forward basis? Tired of playing middle-man between your CPA and financial advi…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Should I Work with a Personal Financial Planner Before Retirement?
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
In the peak of your career, you may be earning more than ever — but you’re also juggling lack of spare time and complexity.
Read more →August 31, 2026
Understanding Taxation of Withdrawals from Roth IRAs
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
In this guide, we’ll explain the two 5-year rules, walk through the IRS’s ordering rules for Roth IRA withdrawals, and answer common questions with real-life ex…
Read more →August 31, 2026
How to Maximize the Impact of My Giving With a Donor Advised Fund
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
One of the most powerful tools in this space is the Donor-Advised Fund ("DAF") — a flexible, tax-smart giving vehicle that can be both a short and long term tax…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Planning Implications From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passage
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Spanning about 900 pages, the OBBB Act contains hundreds of provisions primarily related to individual taxation, student loans, 529 Plans, charitable contributi…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Do the Benefits of Whole Life Insurance Outweigh the Costs?
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Whole life insurance is often marketed as a financial Swiss Army knife: permanent coverage, guaranteed cash value growth, tax perks, and even a way to “bank on…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Building an Investment Portfolio That Will Allow You to Make the Most of Your Wealth
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Most people spend decades saving and investing faithfully — doing all the “right” things financially — only to arrive in retirement and realize something unexpe…
Read more →August 31, 2026
“Where Did All My Money Go?” — Surrounding Financial Goals with Simple Systems That Actually Work
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
If you are earning over $250,000 per year (a great living!), you may have expected money to be a lot easier than it's unfolding to be. Not perfect or entirely s…
Read more →August 31, 2026
How to Create Your Paycheck in Retirement Using a Total-Return Strategy
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
“How do we turn our retirement nest egg into a paycheck that is reliable, flexible, optimized for taxes, and sustainable for the long-haul?”
Read more →August 31, 2026
Replacing the IRS with Kingdom Impact Through Your Estate Plan: An Intentional Approach to Wealth Transfer
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Most families default to leaving everything to their kids — but what if there was a better, more intentional way? In this post, we walk through a simple Estate…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Trump Accounts — Are They Actually Worth It Compared to the Alternatives?
By Zack Gutches, CFP®, CPA
Trump Accounts are getting a lot of attention in the media —but how do they actually hold up against the existing alternatives for funding your kids' future? Th…
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