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Planning Implications From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passage

July 16, 2025

This post breaks down the major provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the planning implications for households in their 30's, 40's and 50's earning $250,000+ per year. The post explores the changes to individual taxes, charitable giving, health insurance, 529 Plans, and student loans.
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How to Maximize the Impact of My Giving With a Donor Advised Fund

July 9, 2025

For Christian households who want to steward God’s provision wisely, there is a strategic vehicle that offers a rare intersection of massive tax savings, impact, simplicity, flexibility, and legacy — it's called a Donor Advised Fund. Learn how to give smarter today!
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Understanding Taxation of Withdrawals from Roth IRAs

June 17, 2025

Two little-known 5-year rules can make or break your Roth IRA withdrawals. Learn how to avoid surprise taxes and penalties with clear scenarios and actionable guidance.
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How to Project the Forward-Looking Returns of a Rental Property To Make More Informed Financial Decisions

April 30, 2025

Is your rental property performing optimally? Do you know how to evaluate its potential returns on a forward-looking basis? This guide explains how to evaluate residential real estate investment performance, calculate key rental property return metrics, and make tax-efficient decisions about holding, selling, gifting, or 1031-exchanging—fully integrated into your financial plan.
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Self Employed Retirement Plan Savings Strategies: SEP IRA vs Solo 401k Under New 2024 IRS Tax Ruling

January 22, 2025

Are you self-employed or earning 1099 income and unsure how to maximize your retirement savings in the most tax-efficient way? In this guide, we break down the 2 most powerful retirement vehicles available to self-employed individuals - the SEP IRA and Solo 401(k). Learn how to navigate which is best for your unique financial situation and goals in our blog article!
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The Big Difference between a Regular Roth IRA Contribution and a Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion

November 20, 2024 | Zack Gutches, CFP, CPA

The Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy has 1 material weakness when compared to a Regular Roth IRA Contribution that's crucial to understand!
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