Gen X investor, developer, and founder of Mixtape Millionaire. Building wealth one track at a time.
May 1, 2026
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4 min read
Volume 2 is in the books. Here is what stuck, what surprised us, and what is coming next.
Apr 29, 2026
3 min read
If you have money sitting in a 529 plan, SECURE 2.0 just handed you a $35,000 gift.
Apr 27, 2026
"Your age in bonds" was decent advice four decades ago. Here is what actually works now.
Apr 24, 2026
Plus: a seasonal cashflow move, and reader questions about backdoor Roths.
Apr 22, 2026
Asset allocation gets all the attention. Asset location is where the real money is.
Apr 20, 2026
Claiming at 62 feels smart. Waiting until 70 feels impossible. Here is the actual math.
Apr 17, 2026
6 min read
Plus: a spring cashflow audit, and the reader mailbox opens up.
Apr 15, 2026
Long-term care costs can wipe out a retirement. Here is what Gen X needs to know before it is too late.
Apr 13, 2026
5 min read
Sequence-of-returns risk is real. Here is how to build a portfolio that survives the bad years.
Apr 10, 2026
Your average annual return looks fine. Sequence of returns could still wreck your plan.
Apr 8, 2026
Tax-loss harvesting and asset location. Here is how they work and why they matter now.
Apr 6, 2026
The IRA contribution deadline is April 15. Here is what you can still do before it closes.
Apr 3, 2026
7 min read
A quick recap of the best moves from our first month, plus your questions answered.
Apr 1, 2026
You do not need a side hustle. You need a side income strategy.
Mar 30, 2026
Dividend investing hits different when you are 15 years from retirement.
Mar 27, 2026
A will is just the start. Here are the three legal documents every adult needs before 50.
Mar 25, 2026
Both let you tap your home equity. They work very differently. Here is how to choose.
Mar 23, 2026
Gen X homeowners are sitting on a lot of equity. Here's what to do with it.
Mar 20, 2026
Supporting aging parents without sacrificing your own retirement is a real balancing act. Here's how to approach it.
Mar 18, 2026
The HSA is the only account that gives you a triple tax break. Here's how to use it.
Mar 16, 2026
Healthcare will cost you more in retirement than you think. Here's the number.
Mar 13, 2026
Plus: protecting your identity in the age of data breaches (it's worse than you think).
Mar 11, 2026
2 min read
Most Gen Xers are leaving real money on the table in a basic savings account.
Mar 9, 2026
Your first money move is waiting. Let's press play.
