News and Updates

February 11, 2026

Family Office Strategy: Outsourcing vs. Hiring for Long-Term Growth

When you’re in the early stages of building out a family office, it’s tempting to move quickly. But one of the most common questions I hear is whether starting with […]

February 10, 2026

Where Trump Accounts Fit Among 529s, UGMAs, and Brokerage Accounts

We recently received a question about a new option coming in 2026 called 530A accounts, aka Trump Accounts, and how they compare to more familiar tools like 529 plans, UGMAs, […]

February 9, 2026

Lean Family Office Builds, Trump Accounts, and Angel Investing

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today, we have a question from a listener who’s building out a family office and trying to think about […]

February 4, 2026

A Neurosurgeon Navigating Rising Wealth and Rising Risk

I recently heard from a neurosurgeon with roughly nine to ten million dollars spread across investments, retirement accounts, and ownership in a medical practice. As earning power has increased, so […]

February 3, 2026

Inheriting Multiple Properties: When to Hold, Sell, or Restructure

When you inherit real estate after a parent passes, it can feel like a weight drops onto your shoulders overnight. Suddenly you are staring at multiple properties, multiple decisions, and […]

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