Income

Two paths diverging in different directions. Should you hire a financial advisor or self-manage?
  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
April 22, 2026

Should you hire a financial advisor or self-manage assets?

Quick Summary Whether to hire a financial advisor or self-manage your own...

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  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
April 6, 2026

RMDs Decoded. Dealing with Required Minimum Distributions

The Short Version RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) are required withdrawals from pre-tax...

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Graphic highlighting three important reasons for Roth Conversions: 1) Pay taxes now, save later 2) Reduce RMDs & Medicare costs 2) Maximize tax-free income in retirement
  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
March 24, 2026

The Roth Conversion Playbook for Retirement

The Short Version A Roth conversion strategy means moving money from a...

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Image with large print: "Starting retirement planning late?" And smaller print with "Here's How to Catch Up"
  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
March 9, 2026

Starting Retirement Planning Late? It's not too late to catch up

Every now and then, someone sends me a question that begins with...

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  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
February 16, 2026

Income Withdrawal Strategy: Turning a Portfolio Into a Paycheck

Short version:Retirement income isn’t about “taking 4% and calling it a day.”...

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  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
February 4, 2026

The Retirement Paycheck: How to Turn Assets into Monthly Income

For forty years, most of us had a simple system. Work →...

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  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
January 4, 2026

Income Pillar: Start Here

If retirement were a fishing trip, income would be the tide. You...

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  • Jay Thompson
  • Posted by Jay Thompson
November 23, 2025

Income

Coming Soon. Very soon…

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