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December 8, 2025

Buying a €450K Home Abroad, Planning Around Carried Interest, and Building a Wine Collection That Lasts

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re looking at the financial and family considerations behind buying a childhood home abroad. It is a mix […]

December 3, 2025

Understanding IRMAA and Planning Around Income Spikes

Many people run into IRMAA for the first time right as they turn 65. And it often comes as a surprise because Medicare does not look at your current income […]

December 2, 2025

How Exchange Funds Work and When They Make Sense for Concentrated Stock Positions

I worked at the same company for almost 20 years, and I’m highly concentrated in appreciated stock. Selling even a portion would create a huge tax bill, but I know […]

December 1, 2025

Family office philanthropy rises, as they explore new ways to give

Full Article Link: Crain Currency – Family office philanthropy rises, as they explore new ways to give “It’s easier to give up some shares of Nvidia or Apple when the […]

December 1, 2025

Exchange Funds, IRMAA Surprises, and the Modern Watch Market

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week we discuss how exchange funds can help reduce concentration risk for investors holding large amounts of appreciated […]

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