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Turning Charitable Giving Into Meaningful, Measurable Impact
One of the most common questions we hear around charitable giving is not how much someone can afford to give, but where the money should actually go. Often this conversation […]
Choosing Charitable Impact, Wash Sale Rules, and Business Valuation in Practice
Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe:Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today’s episode is about decision-making when the numbers say you’re fine, but the choices still feel a little bit more […]
Is a Franchise Really a Passive Investment?
Franchising opportunities are showing up everywhere right now. One example cropping up recently is 7 Brew, often structured as a multi-location commitment within a specific region. On paper, the projected […]
Solar Tax Write-Offs: When Incentives Drive Investment Risk
Questions about solar investments usually start with taxes. Investors hear about large write-offs, accelerated depreciation, and credits that can offset other income, and it sounds compelling. But whenever an investment […]
Solar Tax Write-Offs, Franchise Investment Decisions, and the Scholar Big Picture
Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week, two listener questions involving opportunities that look compelling on paper, but need a deeper look before deciding […]
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