Retirement Account Guide
Traditional and Roth IRAs, TSPs, 401(k)s, HSAs, taxable accounts, and self-employed retirement plans — explained side by side.
Which account, in which order, and why. A plain-language comparison of the vehicles most people have access to, including the ones self-employed households routinely miss.
- Traditional vs. Roth: the tax trade in plain terms
- 401(k), TSP, and employer matching
- HSAs as a long-term investing account
- Taxable brokerage: when it belongs in the plan
- SEP, SIMPLE, and solo 401(k) for self-employed income
Investor Readiness Assessment
Determines whether you are financially prepared to begin investing — reserves, debt, time horizon, risk tolerance, and knowledge.
OpenChecklistInvestment Research Checklist
A structured framework for reviewing stocks, ETFs, retirement accounts, and real estate opportunities.
OpenTemplatePortfolio Allocation Worksheet
Organize assets by category, account type, risk level, and financial objective so you can see the whole portfolio at once.
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