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Building the Family Endowment: The 100-Year Plan That Turns Your Retirement Into a Generational Wealth System
1. Why Traditional Retirement Planning Is Broken Most people think retirement is about saving enough in a 401(k), IRA, or investment...
christopheromalley3
Oct 57 min read


The Hidden Cost of Supporting Kids and Grandkids: How to Protect Your Retirement Without Saying “No” to Family
1. The Quiet Epidemic No One Talks About Across America, millions of retirees are quietly draining their savings — not on cruises, golf...
christopheromalley3
Oct 56 min read


How Social Security Really Works
How to Maximize Social Security, Reduce Taxes, and Coordinate Benefits for Generational Wealth 1. How Social Security Really Works Social...
christopheromalley3
Oct 44 min read


Annuities: Separating the Good From the Bad
How to Identify the Right Type, Avoid Hidden Traps, and Know When an Annuity Makes Sense — or When It’s a Red Flag Introduction: Why...
christopheromalley3
Oct 47 min read


Long-Term Care -How to get it and still enjoy Wealth Preservation and Growth in Retirement
How to Protect Your Assets, Secure Lifetime and Generational Income, and Avoid Losing Everything to Nursing Homes Introduction: The...
christopheromalley3
Oct 46 min read


Medicare & You Summary and Protecting Your Retirement
Retirement planning is not just about how much money you save or how you invest it. One of the biggest threats to your financial security...
christopheromalley3
Sep 2811 min read


101 Small Business Deductions
What Expenses Can Small Business Owners Claim As Deductions? We all know that running a business can be very expensive, not to mention...
christopheromalley3
Sep 2717 min read


Taxes in Retirement: The Silent Killer (And How to Eliminate It for Good)
Introduction: Why Taxes Are the Biggest Threat in Retirement Most retirees worry about market crashes, healthcare costs, or inflation....
christopheromalley3
Sep 277 min read


How to Make Your Money Last in Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to Tax-Free Income, Healthcare, and Generational Wealth
Introduction: The Retirement Paradox The biggest fear in retirement isn’t boredom or even healthcare — it’s running out of money. This...
christopheromalley3
Sep 246 min read


What To Do Before, During, and After Selling Your Business
How to Turn the Sale of a Lifetime Into Tax-Free Income and Generational Wealth Introduction: The Sale of a Lifetime For most...
christopheromalley3
Sep 239 min read


What To Do If You Inherit Wealth: The Complete Guide to Turning a Windfall into Lasting, Tax-Free Family Wealth
Introduction: Why Inheritances Are a Blessing and a Burden An inheritance can feel like both a gift and a responsibility. For many, it...
christopheromalley3
Sep 226 min read


What To Do With Your 401(k), IRA, TSP, 403(b), or 457 Plan
The Expert Guide to Reducing Taxes, Creating Tax-Free Income, and Building a Family Endowment That Lasts for Generations Introduction:...
christopheromalley3
Sep 216 min read


How Much Money Do I Really Need to Retire?
If you’re planning for retirement, one question looms larger than any other: 👉 “How much money do I need to retire comfortably?” The...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read


How Do I Make My Money Last in Retirement?
One of the biggest fears people have when they retire isn’t boredom—it’s running out of money. You’ve spent decades working, saving, and...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read


What Should I Do If I Inherit Money, a 401(k), IRA, Brokerage Account, Business, or Property?
Inheriting wealth—whether it’s cash, retirement accounts, investments, a business, or property—can feel both like a blessing and a...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read


What Should I Do With My TSP When I Retire or Separate from Service?
If you’re a federal employee or member of the military, chances are your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is one of your largest retirement...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read


Sold Your Business?
How to Turn the Sale Into Lifelong Income and a Family Income Legacy Selling a business is one of life’s biggest milestones. It’s the...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read


What Should I Do With My 401(k) When I Retire?
Do you want a one time Asset that is always decreasing or an Asset that lasts for generations? Retiring is a huge milestone—but it also...
christopheromalley3
Sep 163 min read
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