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Think You’re Diversified? Think Again

Owning more tickers doesn’t always mean you’re diversified. Many ETFs overlap heavily in their holdings, giving investors a false sense of security. Real diversification goes deeper. Spanning sectors, market caps, and asset classes.

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The Biggest Wealth Hack? TIME.

The earlier you start investing, the more powerful compounding becomes. Waiting even 10 years could cost you over a million dollars

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What a Fed Rate Cut Means for You

The Fed’s expected rate cut is more than a headline, it ripples into mortgages, savings accounts, and investments. While borrowers may celebrate, savers could see shrinking yields, and investors may find themselves pushed further into risk assets. The bottom line? Cuts are about incentives, nudging people to move, spend, and invest. The question is: how will you respond?

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How Business Owners Can Actually Save for Retirement

Your business might pay the bills today, but it can’t guarantee your future. Relying on selling your business as your retirement plan is risky. Retirement accounts like IRAs and Solo 401ks give you a way to diversify, reduce taxes, and build wealth outside your business. Here’s how to actually save for retirement as a business owner.

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Top Tax Write Offs Every Business Owner Should Know

Write-offs aren’t magic money. They don’t mean you’re getting things for free, they simply reduce the income you get taxed on. For small business owners, understanding what’s deductible (and what isn’t) can make the difference between overpaying Uncle Sam or keeping more of what you earned. Here are the top tax write-offs you need to know.

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Why Mixing Business and Personal Finances Will Wreck You

Starting a business is hard enough, don’t make it harder by mixing your personal and business finances. Blurring the lines can cost you deductions, raise your audit risk, mess with your cash flow, and even put your personal assets on the line. Here’s why keeping things separate is non-negotiable, and how to do it right.

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Quarterly Taxes 101: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Quarterly taxes: every business owner’s least favorite surprise. Unlike a W-2 job, nobody’s withholding taxes from your paycheck, so Uncle Sam expects you to pay as you go. Here’s what they are, who has to pay, how to calculate them (with real-life examples), and how to avoid penalties.

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Not All Investments Belong in Your Roth IRA

The Roth IRA is one of the best tools for building wealth because your money grows tax-free. But here’s the catch: not every investment makes sense inside one. Learn why asset location matters, what doesn’t belong in a Roth, and how to make the most of your tax-free real estate.

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Your Portfolio Isn’t a Plan

A portfolio isn’t a financial plan. It’s just one piece of the puzzle. Without a plan, you’re left guessing about savings, debt, taxes, and retirement. And emotions can wreck even the best portfolio. Here’s why a plan matters, what it includes, and how it keeps you on track no matter what life throws at you.

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You Don’t Need an LLC

Most people think you need an LLC to start writing off business expenses. Here’s why that’s not true, and what actually matters for taxes.

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Five Money Moves to Make Before Friday

You can do more for your money in the next five days than most people do in a year. From automating savings to finding hidden savings on bills (I just saved my family $60/month on Verizon), here are five quick moves that will leave you in a stronger spot by Friday.

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The Truth About How Financial Advisors Get Paid

Ever wonder how financial advisors actually get paid? Some earn commissions, some charge a percentage of your investments, and some work on flat fees. Each model has trade-offs, the key is finding someone you can trust to charge fair value and always put your best interest first.

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Do You Have Too Much Cash?

Most people worry about not having enough cash, but holding on to too much might be quietly costing you thousands. Between inflation eating away your purchasing power and missed investment opportunities, your “safety net” could be slowing your progress. Here’s how to find the right balance and put your extra cash to work.

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