Mortgage Interest and Itemized Deductions

Hobbies as a Legacy

What's more impactful than sharing free time with your kids? Could discovering a hobby (together) be one of the most lasting gifts you give to your children? How do you go about finding a hobby? Let's chat about it!

Mortgage Interest and Itemized Deductions

With home-buying season approaching and tax season just ending, I thought it'd be appropriate to review what mortgage interest is deductible on your personal tax return. Understanding this concept can greatly impact your planning when shopping for home, preparing for your mortgage, or planning around your current mortgage. This should not be construed as tax advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional for tax advice.

What's Your Attention Worth?

Referencing the book "Your Money" by Carl Richards, I discuss the four sources of capital (sketch #6), Money, Energy, Time, and Attention. I key in on attention, and chat about what that actually means. Who do we "pay" when we pay attention? And what's our attention worth? This is a cool book. I receive no commission for the book sales. Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804091715/?bestFormat=true&k=your%20money%20carl%20richards&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_14_de&crid=2P86HU8QY2O0D&sprefix=your%20money%20car

Spring Cleaning - Getting Unstuck in Your Finances

A quick template on how to evaluate and move your finances to the next level. Know where you are: Create a Balance Sheet List your goals and priorities List your procrastinations - this is big Manage how you talk to yourself about money - this is bigger Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-your-finances-create-a-balance-sheet/id1613405436?i=1000743276123 https://www.m-advisor.com/blog/how-to-create-a-balance-sheet-video

Traditional vs. Roth Retirement Plans

Roth vs Traditional retirement plan contributions is a great debate and should be considered carefully. There isn't a clear-cut answer that works for everyone, but there are benefits to both Roth and Traditional retirement plan contributions. Here is an article mentioned in this podcast that details a similar topic: https://www.m-advisor.com/blog/retirement-plan-contributions-traditional-vs-roth-updated-for-2026