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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 2, 2026

Managing Inherited Property, Protecting Physician Wealth, and Inside the Bourbon Market

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe:Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we have a listener question on inheriting a large real estate portfolio and how to think about illiquidity, ongoing […]

January 26, 2026

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 […]

January 19, 2026

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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