Category: Founder Finance
Counting Your Business Equity in Your FI Number (2026 Framework)
Most bootstrapped founders either ignore their business equity or count it at face value when calculating their FI number —...
The Real MRR Number: What You Actually Need Before Quitting Your Job in 2026
The real take-home math every founder needs before quitting: self-employment tax, the 2026 ACA subsidy cliff, QBI deduction, and a...
Section 174A Domestic R&D Expensing: Founders Recover 2022–2024 Refunds Before July 6, 2026
The OBBBA's Section 174A restored immediate domestic R&D expensing and gives small businesses (under $31M gross receipts) until July 6,...
Laid Off to LLC: The 60-Day Checklist for Turning Severance Into a Tax-Smart Business
A 60-day operational checklist for laid-off professionals turning severance into a tax-smart LLC: entity formation, S-corp election timing, COBRA vs....
OBBBA Mid-Year Tax Audit: 5 Moves Every Solo Founder Should Make Before September 15
The OBBBA permanently changed the tax rules for 2026 — here is the five-move mid-year audit every solo founder should...
The ACA Subsidy Cliff Hit Founders Hardest: 5 Income Levers to Stay Under the 2026 Threshold
Enhanced ACA subsidies expired in 2026 — founders above $60,240 MAGI lose all premium tax credits. Here are 5 income...
Moonwalking to FIRE: What Entrepreneurs Can Really Learn from Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s asset ownership shows how entrepreneurs can reach FIRE. Discover why long-term portfolios, not big bets, build durable wealth.
How Founders Audit SaaS Subscriptions and Cut Software Costs (2026)
Audit SaaS subscriptions to reduce software costs and reclaim margins. A practical 2026 guide for founders to cut waste, keep...
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