June 22, 2026
The IRS Is Eating Your Returns
By Chris Randall
You Beat Wall Street on Fees... Then the IRS Walked Off With a Quarter of Your Returns
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June 22, 2026
The Fee You Pay Isn’t Always the Incentive Driving Your Advisor
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
Many people think about how they are charged but rarely think of how their advisor is incentivized to work with them. At nationally known firms, advisor incenti…
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June 22, 2026
When Whole Life Insurance Is Sold as an ‘Investment’ And Why That’s a Red Flag
By Cliff Brockmann, CFP®, EA
If someone is pitching you whole life insurance in the first 20 minutes, you’re not getting advice — you’re getting sold.
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June 20, 2026
Trump Accounts: The Complete Guide for Parents and Grandparents (2026)
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Trump Accounts: The Complete Guide for Parents and Grandparents (2026) Last updated: May 12, 2026 Important note: This article is not an endorsement or criticis…
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June 20, 2026
The Retirement Risk No One Plans For
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Most disciplined savers don't run out of money in retirement - they run out of time. The same instincts that built the nest egg can quietly stop you from ever e…
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June 20, 2026
The International Travel Gap in Your Retirement Plan
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Original Medicare doesn't cover you abroad, and your Medicare supplement's foreign travel benefit caps at $50K lifetime. Here's how to close the international t…
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June 20, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Gifting Money (and Why 99% of People Will Never Owe Gift Tax)
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
The gift tax sounds scary, but 99% of people will never owe it. Learn about the annual exclusion, lifetime exemption, Form 709 rules, and smart strategies to mi…
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June 20, 2026
The Benefits of Professional Investment Management
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
We've had prospective clients ask us, "Why can't you just tell us what to invest in and we manage the portfolio?" It's a fair question, and the answer comes dow…
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June 20, 2026
The Dark Side of 7 Saturdays a Week
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Picture this: You've spent 30+ years working your tail off, diligently investing, and dreaming about the day you can finally tell your boss...
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June 20, 2026
Annuities: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Are annuities right for your retirement? Learn about their benefits, legitimate drawbacks, and why the industry has such a bad reputation.
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June 20, 2026
Forget the 4% Rule: How Guardrails Can Help You Spend More in Retirement
By Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®, MBA
The 4% rule is outdated. Learn how the guardrails retirement strategy lets you withdraw more, adjust dynamically, and avoid running out of money.
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June 20, 2026
Asset Location Strategy: How the Right Accounts Can Build More Wealth
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Learn how an asset location strategy can reduce your tax burden. Discover which investments belong in taxable accounts versus tax-advantaged accounts.
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June 20, 2026
The Potential Conflicts of Interest in Financial Advice — And How to Protect Yourself
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
There are several ways a financial advisor can charge for investment services and advice. How your advisor is compensated has a direct impact on the advice you…
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June 19, 2026
What Does Per Stirpes Mean in a Beneficiary Designation?
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
Every year, we review beneficiary designations with clients and find the same thing: most people have no idea what the checkbox labeled 'per stirpes' actually m…
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June 19, 2026
Should Grandparents Open a 529 for Their Grandchildren?
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
Few gestures are more meaningful than a grandparent investing in a grandchild's future. And for many families, that instinct leads to a financial planning quest…
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June 19, 2026
Why Every Family Needs a Letter of Instruction — And How The Family Binder™ Makes It Easy
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
One of the most important estate planning documents you'll ever create is one most people have never heard of.
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June 19, 2026
What Happens to Your IRA When Your Spouse Inherits It? What Every Family Should Know
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
One of the most common estate planning setups we see at Arcadia is straightforward: you name your spouse as the primary beneficiary of your IRA, and you expect…
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June 18, 2026
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): The Smartest Way to Give From Your IRA in Retirement
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
If you're over 70½ and still writing personal checks to your favorite charities, you may be missing one of the most powerful and most overlooked tax strategies…
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June 18, 2026
What California Beneficiaries Need to Know: Taxes and Retitling When Inheriting a Home, Trust Accounts, and Retirement Accounts
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
Inheriting assets from a parent or loved one is both a meaningful gesture and a financial responsibility that comes with real deadlines, tax consequences, and a…
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June 18, 2026
Retiring in San Diego? Here's How to Keep More of Your Money (and Less of it Going to Taxes)
By Grant Webster, CFP®, TPCP®
San Diego is one of the best places in the world to retire.
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June 15, 2026
Bear Market Playbook: Decoding Recession Risk, Valuation Impact, and Style Leadership
By Bill Pauley, CFA, CFP®
Explore historical bear markets to decode recession risk, valuation impact, and which investment styles perform best in downturns and recoveries.
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June 15, 2026
Market Concentration and Lost Decades
By Bill Pauley, CFA, CFP®
Modern portfolio theory has taught professional investors the benefits of diversification. Maybe it is time to diversify in a more intentional way to reduce ext…
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June 15, 2026
When the Fed Cuts: Lessons from Past Cycles for Investors
By Bill Pauley, CFA, CFP®
History of Fed easing cycles shows how cuts, hikes, and yield curves shape markets and style factors, offering late-cycle lessons for investors.
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June 15, 2026
Three Risks of Relying on the S&P 500 in Retirement Planning
By Bill Pauley, CFA, CFP®
Why S&P 500 reliance can undermine retirement outcomes, and how diversification, valuation discipline, and withdrawals reshape long-term portfolio risk.
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June 10, 2026
How Much Does Healthcare Cost in Retirement? A 2026 Medicare Cost Guide
By James Mayo, CFA, CFP®, EA
Wondering how much healthcare costs in retirement? This guide breaks down Medicare Parts A, B, D, and Medigap supplement costs in 2026, with a real-world exampl…
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June 10, 2026
How Does Medicare Work? A Plain-English Guide for People Approaching Retirement
By James Mayo, CFA, CFP®, EA
Medicare has multiple parts, enrollment windows, and cost structures that interact with your retirement income in ways that are worth understanding before you t…
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June 10, 2026
What Are Roth Conversions? How They Work and When They Make Sense
By James Mayo, CFA, CFP®, EA
A Roth conversion moves pre-tax retirement savings into a Roth IRA, creating a taxable event now in exchange for tax-free growth later. Learn how conversions wo…
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June 10, 2026
What Is IRMAA? How Medicare's Income Surcharge Works for Retirees
By James Mayo, CFA, CFP®, EA
IRMAA is a Medicare surcharge that increases Part B and Part D premiums for higher-income retirees. Learn how it is calculated, what triggers it, how the two-ye…
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The Retirement Equation: A CFP® Professional’s Financial Planning Guide from Ages 55 to 75
By Jonathan Vance, CFP®, EA
Read this to learn about navigating financial planning milestones from ages 55 to 75.
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June 1, 2026
Why Market Downturns Could Be an Opportunity (And How to Stop Letting Fear Rob You)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Pausing your investments during a market downturn is one of the most common and costly mistakes everyday investors make. In reality, this behavior can rob you o…
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May 20, 2026
How to Break Up With Your Financial Advisor (Without the Awkwardness)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you would like to stop working with your current financial advisor, here is what you need to know.
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May 15, 2026
So You're Late Filing Your Taxes. Now What?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
April 15th has come and gone, and your tax return is still not filed. You're not alone. Millions of Americans miss the tax filing deadline every year, and while…
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May 6, 2026
Filing a Tax Extension Is Not a Big Deal (Here's Why It Might Actually Help You)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you have ever hesitated to file an extension because you were worried it might trigger an audit or signal some kind of red flag to the IRS, you can let that…
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May 1, 2026
How to Avoid the RSU Underwithholding Trap and Lower Your Taxes
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Learn why RSUs and bonuses cause surprise tax bills. Discover strategies to avoid underpayment penalties and reduce taxes on equity compensation.
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April 29, 2026
Hidden Tax Strategies For Entrepreneurs
By Chris Randall
As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your bottom line and minimize your tax liability. One of the most powerful—but often overlooked—…
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April 23, 2026
Why the Financial News Cycle Is Working Against You
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Daily financial news is designed to keep you watching, not to help you invest better. Here's how long-term investors can manage the noise and protect their port…
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April 20, 2026
Unlocking the Backdoor Roth: Facts, Myths, and Best Practices for 2026
By Chris Randall
The “backdoor Roth IRA” strategy has become a popular tool for high-income earners seeking to benefit from the tax-free growth and withdrawals of a Roth IRA, de…
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April 17, 2026
What Is a Trump Account? A Parent's Guide to the New Savings Vehicle for Kids
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you have a child or grandchild born in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028, there is a new savings tool worth knowing about. Trump accounts, created under the One Big…
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April 15, 2026
How Do I Set Up a Retirement or Investment Account for My (Minor) Child?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you have kids, you have probably thought about how to give them a financial head start. The good news is that there are several solid options available to yo…
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April 8, 2026
Should You Buy the Dip? What This Strategy Really Costs You
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Thinking about buying the dip in the stock market? Learn what this popular strategy actually costs you and why dollar cost averaging is usually the smarter move…
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April 3, 2026
The Retirement Bridge: Navigating the Shift from Wealth Creation to Preservation
By Chris Shoup, CFP®
For most of your working life, the primary goal of your portfolio was simple: accumulation. You were in the "creation" phase, where time was your greatest ally…
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March 26, 2026
Why the "Hard-Stop" Retirement is Losing Its Appeal (And How to Design Your Flex Retirement)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
The flex retirement isn't a fallback plan. For the right person, it's a genuinely better way to exit a career, one that preserves financial flexibility, maintai…
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March 20, 2026
The Money Date – A Simple Checklist for Couples Who Want to Get on the Same Page Financially
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Managing money as a couple is one of the most important things you can do for your relationship and your financial future. Yet most couples rarely sit down toge…
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March 17, 2026
When to Make the Switch to S-Corp?
By Chris Randall
For many business owners, the decision to elect S corporation (S-corp) status versus remaining a disregarded entity (such as a single-member LLC taxed as a sole…
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March 10, 2026
Effective Strategies for Personalized Fiduciary Tax Planning for Wealth Growth and Inheritance
By Todd J. Pouliot, AIF, IAR
Understand Your Tax Landscape. Effective planning starts with clarity about where you stand and where you’re headed. Know your tax brackets: Optimizing the timi…
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March 6, 2026
The Most Costly Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (And How to Fix Them)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Poor bookkeeping is one of the most common ways small business owners sabotage their own success.
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March 4, 2026
The High-Earner’s Guide to the Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth: Eligibility, Limits, and Step-by-Step Execution
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Earn too much for a Roth? Use the Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth to bypass limits. Learn the steps, avoid tax traps, and maximize tax-free growth now.
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February 26, 2026
How to Prepare for and Maximize Your Company’s Upcoming IPO: The Tech Employee’s Liquidity Roadmap
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Maximize your company IPO windfall. Learn to navigate double-trigger RSUs, avoid the ISO AMT trap, and manage the lock-up period with our liquidity roadmap.
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February 23, 2026
UGMA and UTMA Accounts: What Parents Need to Know Before Opening One
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you're looking for ways to save and invest money for your child's future, you've probably come across UGMA and UTMA accounts. These custodial accounts have b…
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February 17, 2026
SIPC Insurance: What It Is and How It Protects Your Brokerage Account
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you keep money in a bank, you're probably familiar with FDIC insurance. It's that guarantee that keeps your deposits safe up to $250,000 even if your bank fa…
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February 13, 2026
Benefits of Working with a Flat Fee Financial Advisor: Transparent Financial Advising Methods
By Todd J. Pouliot, AIF, IRA
Discover the Benefits of Working with a Flat Fee Financial Advisor for transparent advice. Learn how a flat fee model enhances trust and clarity.
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Why Filing Your Business Entity Report Matters (And What Happens If You Don't)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Don't let your business fall out of good standing over a simple administrative filing. The consequences are too significant and the prevention is too easy.
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January 30, 2026
How Taxes Work in a Brokerage Account (and How to Manage Them)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you’ve ever wondered how brokerage accounts are taxed, you’re not alone. It can be confusing, but understanding it can save you money and stress.
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January 23, 2026
My Three Words for 2026 – Setting Intentions for the New Year
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
I love this exercise because it avoids the head trash that can result from the pass/fail nature of goal-setting. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place f…
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January 15, 2026
Key Financial Numbers for 2026 – What Changed and What It Means for You
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Staying ahead of the numbers that affect your financial planning can save you money and stress. As we move into 2026, several important contribution limits, tax…
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January 7, 2026
What is a Roth Conversion (and How Do I Use It)?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
A Roth conversion can be a powerful tool in your financial planning toolkit. But like most financial strategies, it's not right for everyone, and the timing mat…
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December 29, 2025
How to Use the "Rule of 55" for Early Retirement
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Most people believe their retirement accounts are completely off-limits until age 59½. But there are several ways to access your retirement funds earlier, inclu…
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December 23, 2025
The Hidden Tax Drag On Your RSUs and How Direct Indexing Could Help Fix It
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Offset RSU short-term gains. Learn how direct indexing + tax-loss harvesting helps tech professionals reduce tax friction & potentially improve returns.
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December 16, 2025
How Donating Appreciated Stock to Charity Can Save You Thousands in Taxes
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you're charitably inclined and have investments in a taxable brokerage account, you might be leaving significant tax savings on the table. Most people automa…
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December 9, 2025
Should I Use My HELOC as an Emergency Fund?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Using a HELOC as an emergency fund isn't always inherently wrong, but it's also not the straightforward optimization it might appear to be on the surface.
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December 4, 2025
2025 Year End Tax Planning Checklist for Tech Professionals
By Stu Sneen, CFA, CFP®
Essential 2025 tax planning steps for tech professionals to cut taxes, optimize investments, and make year-end financial decisions with confidence.
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Is My Financial Advisor a Fiduciary?
By Raman Singh, CFP®
Asking “Are you a fiduciary?” isn’t enough. Learn how to check pay structures, review Form ADV, and confirm your advisor truly puts your interests first.
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November 25, 2025
3 Ways to Invest in Crypto (and My Preferred Method)
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Cryptocurrency has moved from the fringes of finance to a mainstream investment option. If you're considering adding crypto to your portfolio, you have several…
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The Silent Wealth Killer: How Inflation and Taxes Team Up Against Your Retirement Income
By Raman Singh, CFP®
Learn how inflation and taxes can silently erode your retirement income—and what you can do to protect your purchasing power. Discover Roth conversion, withdraw…
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November 14, 2025
Debunking the Most Common Personal Finance Lies on TikTok
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Scroll through TikTok (or YouTube and similar platforms) for five minutes, and you'll find no shortage of confident voices promising to unlock the secrets of we…
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November 10, 2025
Retiring Early? Rule of 55 vs. 72(t) SEPP for Penalty - Free Retirement Account Withdrawals
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Want to retire early but think your 401(k) is locked until 59½? You might be wrong. There are two IRS-approved ways to access your funds penalty-free. We break…
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Finding Your Safe Withdrawal Rate in Retirement
By Raman Singh, CFP®
One of the biggest fears retirees face is running out of money. That’s why financial planners often talk about a “safe withdrawal rate.” This is the percentage…
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October 30, 2025
Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing – Which Strategy Wins?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
When you have a significant amount of cash to invest, you face a sometimes tough decision: should you invest it all at once or spread it out over time?
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October 24, 2025
How to Navigate Market Volatility Without Losing Your Cool
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Volatility is a natural part of investing. It’s the “price of admission” that we pay in exchange for the opportunity to grow wealth over time. But when markets…
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October 21, 2025
The Truth About the Future of Social Security
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
So what is the actual state of Social Security based on the most recent data and analysis? And what does this mean for your financial future?
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October 14, 2025
Should I Invest in a Target Date Fund? Weighing the Pros and Cons
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Target date funds are convenient, popular, and designed to do the hard work for you. But does that mean a target date fund is the best choice for your financial…
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October 6, 2025
Retirement Planning for High Net Worth Individuals
By Carlie Ransom CFP®, AIF®
Retirement planning for high net worth individuals requires more than hitting a number—it demands personalized strategies to manage taxes, healthcare costs,
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October 3, 2025
A couple I know made a $400k home decision. It cost them $1.6 million.
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Most people think it's a lifestyle choice. They don't realize it's a multi-million dollar wealth decision that can delay retirement by years. Here's the math th…
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September 29, 2025
3 Ways to Generate Income from a Lump Sum of Money
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
If you've come into a lump sum of money, whether from a business sale, inheritance, settlement, or years of disciplined saving, you may be asking: "How can I tu…
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September 25, 2025
When Should I Get Life Insurance?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Life insurance can feel like one of those financial products that people think they’ll "get around to eventually." But waiting until later often means higher co…
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September 23, 2025
Is it smarter to invest a bonus all at once or spread it out?
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Solid proof that lump sum investing often wins, but dollar-cost averaging can save you from the one mistake that ruins portfolios. Here’s how to decide.
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September 19, 2025
Does Dividend Investing Live Up to the Hype?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Let’s unpack where dividends come from, why investors are drawn to them, and how to think more strategically about total return and diversification.
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September 18, 2025
Should I Invest in Physical Gold to Hedge Against Disaster?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Gold has often been viewed as a store of value and a hedge against inflation or economic crisis. But when it comes to true disaster preparedness (natural disast…
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September 15, 2025
How the Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) Eliminates Tax Drag on Retirement Savings
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Tax drag quietly erodes returns year after year. A Mega Backdoor Roth lets you shelter more money and keep millions compounding tax-free.
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September 10, 2025
Can an HSA Be Used to Pay for Medicare Premiums?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
What happens when you transition to Medicare? Can you still use your HSA? And more specifically, can you use it to pay for your Medicare premiums?
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September 8, 2025
What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? A Guide for Tech Professionals
By Stu Sneen, CFA, CFP®
High earners can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA but a Backdoor Roth IRA may help. Learn how this powerful strategy works for tech professionals.
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September 5, 2025
How to Find Unclaimed Money – A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Reclaim What’s Yours
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Discover how to find and claim unclaimed money that may belong to you. Learn the steps to search state and federal databases for forgotten funds like old bank a…
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September 1, 2025
Should You Invest in International Stocks?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
It’s easy to be attracted to U.S. stocks, especially after a long period of great performance. However, when we step back and look at the bigger picture, the ca…
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August 28, 2025
How Decluttering Your Finances Can Improve Your Life
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Feeling overwhelmed by your financial life? Learn how decluttering your finances can reduce stress, improve cash flow, and help you align your money with your v…
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August 21, 2025
Should I Invest the Funds in My HSA?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are often misunderstood. Many people think of them as simply a place to park money for upcoming medical expenses. But HSAs can be…
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August 14, 2025
Do Stock Options Qualify for QSBS? How Timing and the $75M Asset Cap Affect Your Taxes
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
QSBS benefits don’t start until you exercise. Wait too long and you can lose tax-free gains worth hundreds of thousands. Here’s how to plan ahead.
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July 28, 2025
How Do Gift Taxes Work?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Gift taxes are one of the most misunderstood areas of the U.S. tax code.
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July 22, 2025
What Happens to Stock Options When You Leave a Company? ISOs, NSOs, and Taxes Explained
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Most employees have just 90 days to act. Without a plan, you could lose your options or face a massive tax bill. Here’s how to prepare.
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July 17, 2025
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans Explained
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
As you approach age 65, one of the most important—and often confusing—financial decisions you face is how to structure your Medicare coverage. Understanding the…
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July 10, 2025
How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan – Questions to Help You Choose
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Navigating health insurance can feel overwhelming. With so many plans available (and only a limited window during open enrollment to make changes) it’s importan…
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July 3, 2025
What Is Sequence of Returns Risk in Early Retirement and How Do You Manage It?
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
Retiring in your 40s or 50s means decades without Social Security. Here’s why market timing risk is so dangerous and how to protect against it.
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June 27, 2025
What Is an S-Corp and How Do You Set One Up?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
S-corps can offer significant tax advantages, but they also come with rules, responsibilities, and deadlines you need to understand.
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June 19, 2025
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC – What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for You?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Tapping into your home’s equity can be a helpful way to access funds for major expenses. However, choosing between a home equity loan and a home equity line of…
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June 11, 2025
The Data Behind Why You Should Sell Your RSUs Upon Vest
By Josh Radman, MBA, EA
Co-Authored by Josh Radman and Kris BarneyIf you’re lucky enough to work at a public company and have RSUs, you have a decision to make every month/quarter upon…
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June 4, 2025
5 Reasons To Avoid a Cost Segregation Study
By Stephen Boatman CFP®, CSLP
Cost segregation can be a powerful tax strategy for real estate investors, but it's not always the right move for every property owner.
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June 3, 2025
What Is a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) Plan and How Does It Work?
By Marcel Miu, CFA® and CFP®
NQDC plans let you defer more income, grow it pre-tax, and shift payouts into lower-tax years. Here’s how they compare to investing post-tax.
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May 27, 2025
What Should You Do With a Concentrated Stock Position?
By Marcel Miu, CFA®, CFP®
Holding too much company stock creates risk, tax traps, and tough choices. Here’s how to match your priorities to the right strategy.
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May 27, 2025
Should I Form an LLC for My Business Activity?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
The Limited Liability Company, or “LLC” is a very common type of business structure, and for good reason. It tends to be convenient and easy to establish and co…
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May 20, 2025
How Are ISOs and NSOs Taxed? Understanding Stock Options and the AMT Trap
By Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Exercising stock options can create surprise tax bills. Here’s the difference between ISOs, NSOs, and how AMT fits in.
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May 16, 2025
Should I Buy a Duplex?
By Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Thinking about buying a duplex? Learn the pros and cons, from financing and maintenance to tenant management and resale value, to decide if it's the right inves…
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