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December 15, 2025

How much tech stock is too much in your portfolio right now?

Full Article Link: MarketWatch – How much tech stock is too much in your portfolio right now? 7 financial experts weigh in Quote from Deon Strickland, Ph.D. “For a passive […]

December 15, 2025

AI IPO Scenarios, IRA and Roth Timing, and Digital Legacy Preservation

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re looking at what employees should be thinking about as AI companies race toward potential IPOs. With valuations […]

December 10, 2025

Weighing Emotion and Economics in Overseas Property Decisions

This question comes up more often than people expect. A childhood home carries emotional weight, and when there is enough financial flexibility to make the purchase feasible, it becomes even […]

December 9, 2025

Carried Interest Planning: Building a Base Case and Managing Concentration Risk

“I recently moved into a principal role at my firm, and part of my compensation now includes carried interest in our newest fund. The fund size is about $800 million, […]

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 […]

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