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Gen X Has a Timing Problem: Protecting Wealth at Every Stage

Amanda Taylor Published on: 14/09/2026

Your mortgage, income, business, retirement plans, and family obligations do not all create the same financial risk. The first step is understanding what actually needs protecting.

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Retirement Income and Legacy Planning for Gen X

Chad Mitchell

Published on: 09/07/2026

Retirement accounts are not the finish line. Learn how Gen X households can think about retirement income, annuities, trusts, estate planning, and legacy strategy with a coordinated plan.

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The Original American Asset Class Was Never the Stock Market

Chad Mitchell

Published on: 09/07/2026

Real estate can build income, equity, tax advantages, and long-term wealth, but only when each property is measured by performance, not just ownership. Use this real estate portfolio audit to evaluate whether your assets still fit the plan.

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Financial Freedom Isn't Passive — It's Controlled

Amanda Taylor

Published on: 16/06/2026

The passive income fantasy sold Gen X a definition of freedom that doesn't hold up. The real version requires less luck and more architecture. Here's the distinction.

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The $1M Retirement Gap: Why Gen X Is Behind — and How to Catch Up Fast

Amanda Taylor

Published on: 12/05/2026

Only 16% of Gen Xers feel they've saved enough for retirement. Why the 401(k) alone isn't enough.

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