Archive for January 2026
Reset Your Withholding in January or Regret It Later
Withholding feels boring. It’s not the fun part of money.It’s not investing.It’s not growth.It’s not a big “wealth move.” It’s just payroll. So most high earners ignore it. Or they assume it’s fine because it worked last year. And honestly… that’s a normal assumption. Until it isn’t. If you’re a high earner or high net…
Read MoreHow Early-Year Income Timing Impacts Your Tax Bill
Most people think taxes are about totals. How much you earned.How much you spent.How much you owe. For high earners, that’s only part of the story. Timing matters just as much as amount. Sometimes more. When income shows up during the year quietly shapes how it’s taxed, what strategies are available, and how much flexibility…
Read MoreWhy Waiting Until Q4 Is a Losing Tax Strategy
Q4 feels productive. Deadlines are clear. The calendar is loud. Everyone suddenly cares about taxes. That urgency feels useful. Responsible, even. It’s also where many high-income earners lose. Not because Q4 planning is wrong.Because it’s late. Waiting until the fourth quarter to think about tax strategy turns planning into damage control. By then, most of…
Read MoreWhy High-Income Earners Underuse Their 401(k)s
401(k)s are everywhere. You hear about them early in your career.You probably have one.You might even contribute. And yet, many high-income earners underuse their 401(k)s in ways that quietly cost them flexibility and long-term tax control. Not because they don’t care.Not because they don’t understand money.But because the 401(k) feels… basic. Too small.Too restrictive.Too obvious.…
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