Ask Tim: The True Cost of Being a Las Vegas Raiders Fan

Summer has arrived, which means the calendar is full of camp gear, baseball scores, sunscreen arguments, and ...
Jun 24, 2026 10:25:56 AM
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Ask Tim: Can I Sell My Rental, Use a DST, and Retire From Being a Landlord?

It’s peak “I am tired of dealing with this property” season. A rental that felt clever at 52 can feel like a ...
Jun 17, 2026 4:00:51 PM
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Ask Tim: I Want to Kill the Mortgage, but My Spouse Wants to Keep the Cash

Summer has a funny way of turning small bills into big debates. The grill needs propane, the air conditioner ...
Jun 10, 2026 3:06:01 PM
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Ask Tim: Selling the Family Business Without Blowing Up Holiday Gatherings

The family business. The estate plan. The charitable gift that sounded simple until taxes entered the room.
Jun 3, 2026 1:45:10 PM
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Ask Tim: Trust Trouble, 401(k) Timing, and Keeping Retirement Decisions Clear

We’re back this week. The sun is shining. The temps are moving towards prime “skip out of work for a Cubby ...
May 20, 2026 4:47:13 PM
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Ask Tim: Taxes Get Weird With Startup Equity

For a long time, equity compensation sounded like something reserved for Silicon Valley founders, early ...
May 6, 2026 3:24:31 PM
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Ask Tim: Early Retirement and Liquidity Crunch Incoming!

You may have noticed a short, stealthy break last week, part family vacation, part impromptu pilgrimage to ...
Apr 28, 2026 8:30:00 AM
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Ask Tim: Paying Off the Mortgage Before Retirement?

If you live in the Northeast, you already understand this truth: winter has a way of turning regular life ...
Feb 25, 2026 3:41:22 PM
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Ask Tim: My Kid Might Get Paid to Play College Football… and I’m Afraid We’re About to Screw This Up

Every so often, a “money question” shows up wearing a disguise.
Feb 18, 2026 10:15:49 AM
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Ask Tim: My Mom Started “RMDs” at 64 and I Think Someone Screwed Up

Retirement planning would be simple if it were just math. But it rarely is. It’s life, family, timing, and ...
Feb 10, 2026 1:28:31 PM
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