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Some of the episodes in my new podcast series Teaching You to Fisch (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) include spreadsheets I've created to illustrate particular topics. Some of them are modifications of spreadsheets I've used before and some are newly created. Because not everyone is going to choose to watch/listen to the podcasts (they are really … Continue reading Spreadsheet: Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
Each year I'm sharing what our current portfolio looks like. This is what it looks like as of January 1, 2025. (Here is April 2022 and January 2024). Asset Location Like many people, by necessity we have our investments in multiple places due to past employers, HSAs, and different types of taxable accounts. Taxable Investments: … Continue reading Our Current Portfolio and Recent Returns
IT DEPENDS! Okay, I really wanted to just leave this as a two-word blog post, but I decided that probably wasn't all that helpful. The genesis of this post was a discussion on Facebook where people were giving advice about what account someone should invest money in. Often these folks are really big fans of … Continue reading Should I Invest in My Traditional, Roth, or Taxable Account?
Last night the Senate passed HR 82, which repeals the WEP and the GPO. As I posted last night, this is a bit more complicated than some people think and some folks may be surprised by some of the ultimate outcomes. While those "complications" were very much discussed by opponents of the bill, today I … Continue reading Knock-On Effects of the WEP and the GPO Repeal
I've written previously about EVs and why I think folks should consider buying one. Apparently many Coloradans agree, as 25.3% of the cars sold in Colorado in the 3rd quarter were EVs. If you are a Colorado resident and are considering a new (or used) car, I would highly recommend you consider purchasing before the … Continue reading Coloradans Looking for a New Vehicle Should Buy an EV This Month
I've written previously about the advantages of an Health Savings Account (HSA) account, particularly if you can afford to not reimburse yourself right away and instead use it as a stealth retirement account. The usual (and best) way to contribute to your HSA is through payroll deduction. That way it not only comes out pre-tax, … Continue reading You Can Contribute Directly to Your HSA
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