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Selling a Long-Held Home Without Letting Capital Gains Taxes Decide
When someone has owned a home for decades, the decision to sell is rarely just financial. Often it is driven by family changes, like wanting to be closer to children […]
Claiming Social Security Early vs. Waiting to 70
This question comes up all the time, especially for high earners who are still working into their mid to late 60s and are not relying on Social Security to fund […]
Social Security Timing, Home Sale Capital Gains, and Educational Travel with Road Scholar
Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today, we start with a listener question about social security, specifically whether it ever makes sense for high earners […]
When IDGTs Make Sense for Growing Businesses
When business owners start thinking seriously about estate planning, one challenge comes up again and again. How do you move future growth to the next generation without giving up control […]
Qualified Opportunity Zones: Tax Benefits vs. Investment Risk
Qualified Opportunity Zone funds tend to get a lot of attention after a large liquidity event. The pitch is straightforward. Defer capital gains taxes now, and potentially eliminate taxes on […]
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