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Solo 401(k)s and Filling Out Form 5500-EZ

June 05, 2026 |
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It took me seven years to reach the $250,000 threshold in my solo 401() that necessitates that I fill out Form 5500-EZ. Here's how I did it.

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Choosing the Right Investment Accounts

June 04, 2026 |
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Answering listener questions about Roth vs. traditional contributions, brokerage accounts for businesses, and balancing investing with paying for medical school.

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Financial Mistakes High-Income Professionals Should Avoid with Amanda Harrell

April 23, 2026 |
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An interview with FPL's Amanda Harrell, where we talk through how to handle a 401(k) rollover without blowing up your Backdoor Roth IRA, whether direct indexing is really worth it, and what to think about when setting up a 401(k) as a practice owner.

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What to Do with Your Old 401(k) If You Change Jobs

February 28, 2026 |
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If you're leaving your employer and you have a 401(k), what should you do? There are six options, some of which are better than others.

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Multiple 401(k) Rules — What to Do with Multiple 401(k) Accounts

January 11, 2026 |
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Guess what? You can have multiple 401(k) accounts, saving you thousands in additional taxes every year. But it can get pretty complicated.

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Dividends, 457(b)s, Side Gigs, and 401(k) Wisdom

November 06, 2025 |
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Answering listener questions, where we break down the pros and cons of reinvesting dividends automatically vs. manually, explore how to balance the risk of relying on a pension and 457(b), and talk about common 1099 pitfalls.

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From TSP to Solo 401(k): Real-Life Retirement Planning Questions Answered

October 30, 2025 |
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Answering listener questions about the pros and cons of traditional vs. Roth contributions, merging finances when a spouse has no income but owns an IRA, and how to maximize annual contributions to a solo 401(k).

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The 2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

September 24, 2025 |
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The contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, and HSAs will change for 2026. Here's what you need to know.

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts: A Gift from the Government

September 14, 2025 |
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Tax-deferred retirement accounts can reduce taxes, protect assets, plan your estate, and boost returns. Ignore them at your peril.

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Profit-Sharing 401(k)s

September 01, 2025 |
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A profit-sharing 401(k) plan supports employees on their path to retirement while also providing an incentive to help your practice succeed.

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Trump Will Allow You to Make Dangerous Moves in Your 401(k), Including Adding Crypto

August 18, 2025 |
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President Trump has signed an executive order making it easier for 401(k)s to include alternative investments and crypto. Is it a good idea?

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Wife vs. Husband: A Retirement Account Showdown

August 11, 2025 |
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I have a 403(b). My wife has a 401(k). Let's figure out who has the better retirement account and if it matters for our portfolio.

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Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

July 19, 2025 |
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Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k).

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Catch-Up Contributions: What You Need to Know

May 31, 2025 |
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Catch-up contributions for your retirement accounts can be simple, but a few of them are more complex than you think. Let's break it down.

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How a Popular Car Company Screwed Over Its Workers and Helped End Pensions: The Financial Wayback Machine

May 25, 2025 |
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Let’s journey back in time and discover how an old-timey car company turned people against pensions and ushered in the era of 401(k)s.

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