News and Updates

May 19, 2026

What SECURE 2.0 Actually Lets You Do With a Leftover 529

A listener wrote in saying their family funded a 529 for their daughter starting when she was born, and that their daughter ended up receiving a significant scholarship that left […]

May 18, 2026

Q&A Speed Round with Noah and Evan: AI Investing, Living Off Dividends, 529-to-Roth, and More

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual format, we’re handing the mic over to […]

May 13, 2026

The Right Way to Buy a Car for the Family Nanny

A listener wrote in with what felt like a simple question. They have a full-time nanny who has been with the family for over a year, their older daughter just […]

May 12, 2026

When the AUM Math Stops Working for You

A listener wrote in recently with a story that comes up more than people realize. He has about $18 million with a wirehouse advisor, pays a hair over 1% plus […]

May 11, 2026

$200K a Year in AUM Fees, Buying Your Nanny a Car, and Education with Lindsay Tanne Howe

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week, a listener with $18 million under management is paying his AUM advisor over $200,000 a year and […]

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