The Widow Trap

Retirement planning doesn’t end when you stop working — it evolves. From managing RMDs and Medicare IRMAA surcharges to navigating the often-overlooked widow’s trap, smart tax planning can make a meaningful difference in preserving your wealth. Learn how strategic Roth conversions, tax diversification, and proactive planning can help protect your retirement income and support surviving spouses.

72(t) & Rule of 55: Options for Early Retirees

A new kind of retiree is emerging—the Everyday Millionaire, Generation 2.0. Raised on God’s wisdom and disciplined financial habits, they avoided debt, saved faithfully, and invested 15% of their income. Many will have more than enough to retire early. But retiring before age 59½ raises questions. The good news? IRS rules like 72(t) distributions and the Rule of 55 allow early access to retirement savings—without penalties—when used wisely and intentionally.

Donor-Advised Funds, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and Bunching Charitable Contributions

On a warm July 4th night in 2025, as fireworks lit the Florida sky, a quiet but powerful shift in the tax code took place. The One Big Beautiful Bill didn’t just extend the largest standard deduction in U.S. history—it created a rare window for thoughtful generosity. In this chapter, we explore how Donor-Advised Funds and charitable “bunching” can turn faithful giving into an even greater act of stewardship, allowing families to give more, pay less in taxes, and align their wealth with values