Today, we're breaking down the "House-Rich, Cash-Poor" epidemic. In the United States, a large number of retirees have most of their wealth tied up in their primary residence, with very little left in liquid savings like 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, or brokerage accounts. A big part of the issue comes from financial gurus, like Dave Ramsey, preaching that paying off your home early is the key to optimizing wealth.

If you own a home, have a mortgage, and are looking for ways to truly optimize and build your wealth, you won't want to miss today's episode.

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I want you to take a moment to think about how you can generate tax-free wealth for your kids. For most people, two primary vehicles come to mind: the first is a Roth IRA, and the second is a 529 account.

But here’s the issue—most kids don’t have earned income, so they can’t contribute to a Roth IRA, which takes that option off the table.The second option, a 529 account, can only be used for qualified education expenses. If the funds are used for anything else, the earnings will be subject to ordinary income taxes and a 10% penalty.

As a financial planner who works closely with families of young children looking to build wealth, I’ve found that most parents want to generate tax-efficient wealth for their kids, but they don’t want to feel limited to education-related expenses.

Today, I’m going to break down how you can achieve this using a custodial brokerage account. Trust me—you don’t want to miss it!

Key Topics:

• Generating Tax-Free Wealth For Your Kids (00:00)
• Why People Often Ignore UTMA / UGMA Accounts and Understanding Kiddie Tax (01:50)
• Turning a Custodial Brokerage Account into a Tax-Free Vehicle (03:30)
• Customizing this Strategy for Your Own Financial Plan (05:03)
• Money in a Custodial Brokerage Account is Considered an Irrevocable Gift (07:07)

This Episode is intended to be financial education only and is not intended to be specific tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a professional for specific advice.

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The Mega Backdoor Roth is one of the most powerful strategies you can use to potentially contribute over $69,000 into a Roth IRA. But did you know that you can set this up in a Solo 401(k)? This week, we are going to break down how someone who is self-employed can set up their Solo 401(k) to be Mega Backdoor Roth compatible.

Key Topics:

• Prerequisites to the Mega Backdoor Roth (00:00)
• Specialized Adoption Agreement (02:05)
• Setting Up a Custom Adoption Agreement (03:07)
• Setting Up the Proper Accounts (04:11)
• An Example Once Accounts Are Set Up (06:05)
• Frequently Asked Questions (08:07)
• Wrap-Up and Getting Help (10:16)

Resources:

• The Ultimate Solo 401k Guide + Setting Up the Mega Backdoor

• Roth FeatureSolo 401(k) Guide

This Episode is intended to be financial education only and is not intended to be specific tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a professional for specific advice.

Subscribe to our weekly planning insights newsletter: ⁠https://mdrnwealth.com/blog/⁠

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