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18 Nov
Tax Strategy

Tax-Loss Harvesting: Turn Market Losses Into Tax Savings

How to strategically realize losses to offset gains and reduce your tax bill without disrupting your investment strategy.

7 min
16 Nov
Retirement Planning

The Mega Backdoor Roth: The $69,000 Retirement Hack

How high earners can contribute far beyond normal limits using this advanced but legal strategy.

8 min
15 Nov
Investing

Asset Allocation in Your 40s: Balancing Growth and Protection

How to position your portfolio for continued growth while beginning to protect what you've built.

5 min
13 Nov
College Planning

529 Plans Demystified: State Tax Benefits and Investment Options

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right 529 plan and maximizing tax advantages for your state.

6 min
11 Nov
Retirement Planning

The Backdoor Roth IRA: A High Earner's Guide

How to legally contribute to a Roth IRA even if your income is too high for direct contributions.

6 min
10 Nov
Tax Strategy

HSA: The Triple Tax-Advantaged Account You're Underusing

Why the Health Savings Account is the most powerful retirement account most people ignore.

5 min
09 Nov
Financial Strategy

Pay Off the Mortgage Early or Invest?

The math vs. psychology debate and how to find the right answer for your situation.

5 min
08 Nov
Investing

Asset Location: The Tax Efficiency Strategy Beyond Asset Allocation

Which investments belong in which accounts to minimize your lifetime tax burden.

7 min
07 Nov
Insurance

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: The Debate Settled

Why term insurance wins for most people, and the rare cases where permanent insurance makes sense.

6 min
05 Nov
College Planning

Retirement vs. College: Which Comes First?

Why funding your retirement might be the best thing you can do for your kids.

4 min
02 Nov
Insurance

Umbrella Insurance: Protecting Your Wealth From Catastrophe

Why $1-2 million in umbrella coverage costs less than you think and protects more than you realize.

4 min
28 Oct
College Planning

Financial Aid Strategy: How Your Income Affects Your Child's Aid

Understanding the FAFSA formula and legal strategies to maximize financial aid eligibility.

8 min
25 Oct
Investing

International Diversification: How Much Is Enough?

The case for global investing and finding the right balance between US and international stocks.

6 min