by Tricia Lepofsky | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Uncategorized
Dad sat in his comfortable recliner for his final three years. He could sit, eat, and doze without getting on his feet. In younger years, he was quite the storyteller until Alzheimer’s cruelly stole his words. He managed to hold court in his chair, surrounded by his...
by Jason Epps | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Uncategorized
Back in August, I attended the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The course is beautiful and historic, but also notoriously tricky. The greens are fast, sloped, and full of subtle breaks that don’t show up on TV. What looks like a straight...
by Jason Epps | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Uncategorized
TL;DR: DIY financial planning works great early on. But once you’ve reached a certain level of income, built up meaningful assets, or have more complex compensation like equity awards, the cost of mistakes quickly outweighs the cost of proper guidance. This guide...
by Jason Epps | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Uncategorized
Same asset, completely different rules. Whether you inherited an IRA from a spouse or parent determines whether you can stretch distributions over decades or must empty the account within 10 years. This distinction could mean the difference between financial...
by Jason Epps | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Strategies, Uncategorized
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” just became law, and if you’re wondering what it means for your taxes, you’re not alone. This isn’t your typical tax overhaul—instead, it’s a strategic mix of making existing benefits permanent while...
by Jason Epps | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, Investment Management, Uncategorized
Everyone’s asking the same question – but most are focusing on the wrong answer. The warning signs are everywhere: J.P. Morgan lowered recession probability but it’s still uncomfortably high, consumer sentiment has plummeted to five-year lows, and policy...
by Jason Epps | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Self-employed, Small Business, Uncategorized
When I was a kid, I always knew spring had officially arrived—not because of the warmer weather or blooming flowers, but because my mother would clean out the pantry. Every year, like clockwork, she’d pull everything off the shelves, check expiration dates, and...
by Jason Epps | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Eguide Equity Comp, Equity Compensation, High Income Earners, Uncategorized
If you’re an Amazon employee, you likely have a substantial RSU package that could potentially transform your financial future. There’s just one problem: Amazon’s unique vesting schedule can feel confusing and overwhelming. If you feel this way, you’re not...
by Jason Epps | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Eguide Equity Comp, Equity Compensation, High Income Earners, Uncategorized
Dealing with stock options can be tough. From figuring out when and how to exercise, to dealing with complex taxes and the pressure of managing expiration dates, it can quickly feel overwhelming. However, figuring out these challenges is vital because stock options...
by Jason Epps | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog, High Income Earners, Tax Strategies, Uncategorized
Nobody likes paying taxes—that’s the truth. Taxes are often the biggest expense people face in their lifetime. But what if there was a way to keep more of your hard-earned money by minimizing the tax hit? There are strategies out there that can help you reduce...
