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October 13, 2025

Roth Conversions, Gold at Record Highs, and Elite College Admissions

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re tackling two timely questions at the heart of long-term planning. First, we’ll look at what to consider […]

October 6, 2025

Legacy Goal Disagreements, Family Business Concentration Risk, and IRS Audit Insights

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re covering two listener questions that highlight the tension between family, finances, and legacy. First, we’ll look at […]

September 29, 2025

Family Gifting Expectations, Tech IPO Decisions, and the Capital Call Dilemma

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re covering three listener questions that get into family dynamics, concentrated wealth, and private investments. First, we’ll look […]

September 22, 2025

SLAT Adjustments, Family Philanthropy, and Spotting Ponzi Schemes

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. Today we’re covering two listener questions that get into managing wealth across generations. First, we’ll talk about how couples […]

September 15, 2025

Trusts vs Wills, Senior Living REITs, and a Physician Bonus Playbook

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. In today’s episode: When does it make sense to go beyond wills and set up a trust to make […]

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