Category: Personal Finance
QBI 199A Phase-Out Math for Founders: How to Keep Your 20% Deduction Above $200K
The 2026 QBI deduction phases out starting at $201,750 (single) or $403,500 (MFJ) — here's how pass-through founders use aggregation...
Severance Negotiation for Founders: Keep 6 Extra Months of Runway
Most employees sign the first severance offer. Bootstrapped founders-in-waiting who know what HR can actually flex on can negotiate 20–50%...
Barista FIRE Is Broken for Founders — Here’s the Healthcare Plan B
The 2026 ACA subsidy cliff adds $16K+ to Barista FIRE healthcare costs. For founders, a lean recurring-revenue business replaces the...
HSA as a Stealth Retirement Account: 2026 Triple-Tax Strategy for Founders
Most founders drain their HSA on current medical costs—missing its most powerful use as a triple-tax-advantaged retirement account. Here is...
The SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Trap: Solo 401(k) Owners Earning $150K+ Have a New 2026 Rule
Starting 2026, SECURE 2.0 makes catch-up contributions Roth-mandatory for Solo 401(k) owners earning over $150K — and if your plan...
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 —...
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,...
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...
Phone-Only Income: 7 Realistic Student Starter Moves
Phone-only income starts with money systems, not hype. Learn 7 realistic ways students can reduce stress, build resilience, and earn...
Recession Signals: 3 That Matter More Than Headlines
Recession signals matter more than headlines. Learn the 3 practical indicators that protect your cash, income, and business before panic...
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