Tools & Resources Hub

Tools & Step-by-Step Guides

Interactive calculators, compensation databases, and battle-tested walkthroughs designed to help high earners automate investing, maximize tax advantages, and evaluate investments.

πŸ› οΈ Portfolio Screener πŸ“Š Interactive Tool

ETF Overlap & True Concentration Risk Screener

Look through underlying ETF holdings to expose accidental single-stock concentration, sector tilts, and redundant fee drag across up to 6 ETFs.

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πŸ› οΈ Margin Safety Simulator πŸ“Š Interactive Tool

Borrow Against Stocks Calculator (SBLOC & Margin Safety Simulator)

Model your safe borrowing capacity against taxable index funds and stocks. Simulate market crash buffers to eliminate margin calls, and compare rates across IBKR Pro, Robinhood Gold, negotiated SBLOCs, and European SPX Box Spreads.

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πŸ› οΈ Early Retirement Tool πŸ“Š Interactive Tool

Roth Conversion Ladder & Tax Bracket Optimizer

Model your 5-year Roth conversion pipeline for early retirement without the 10% penalty. Project multi-year tax liabilities, standard deductions, and optimize ACA subsidy limits.

Interactive Modeler
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πŸ› οΈ Tax Strategy Tool πŸ“Š Interactive Tool

Mega Backdoor Roth Contribution Calculator

Instantly calculate your remaining after-tax 401(k) contribution space for Mega Backdoor Roth conversions based on elective deferrals, employer match, and IRS compensation limits.

Interactive Calculator
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πŸ› οΈ Free Deal Analyzer πŸ“Š Interactive Tool

Real Estate Evaluation Tool (Calculator)

Save hours analyzing deals and simplify your due diligence to identify high-cash-flow rental properties with this comprehensive, free real estate evaluation calculator.

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Video Walkthrough Fidelity logo Fidelity

How to Set Up Automatic Investing with Fidelity

Use automatic investing to dollar-cost average your purchases, eliminate the stress of stock-picking, and consistently sock money into index funds hassle-free.

6 min read β€’ 5 min video
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Video Walkthrough E*TRADE logo E*TRADE

How to Set Up Automatic Investing with E*TRADE

A step-by-step visual tutorial to configure automatic recurring index fund contributions in E*TRADE to build long-term wealth completely hands-off.

5 min read β€’ 5 min video
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⚑ Advanced Tax Strategy Fidelity logo Fidelity

How to Set Up a Mega Backdoor Roth with Fidelity

Want to contribute beyond standard IRA limits? Use this guide to set up a Mega Backdoor Roth with Fidelity to max out your 401(k) with up to $71,000 annually in tax-free dollars.

8 min read
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⚑ Retirement Strategy Fidelity logo Fidelity

How to Set Up a Backdoor Roth IRA with Fidelity

High-income earner exceeding Roth IRA income restrictions? Follow this simple 2-step process to legally fund your Roth IRA with Fidelity every single year.

7 min read
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πŸ› οΈ Core Portfolio Directory Fidelity logo Fidelity

Recommended Low-Cost Index Funds & ETFs

Curated directory of the best ultra-low-fee index funds and ETFs across US equities, international markets, and bondsβ€”featuring Bogleheads 3-Fund and growth model portfolios.

Cheat Sheet & Directory
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πŸŽ“ Free Course Β· 9 Lessons Interactive Track

Automate Your Wealth (Free 9-Lesson Masterclass)

Build a repeatable, automated investment system using 401(k), Roth IRA, HSA, and taxable brokerage accounts β€” in under an hour a month. Stop stressing over when to invest or how to rebalance.

3 Chapters Β· ~30 min
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πŸŽ“ Free Course Β· 10 Chapters Comprehensive Curriculum

The Core Principles of Financial Independence (FI/RE)

A comprehensive, 10-chapter masterclass taking you from the psychology of buying your freedom back to complete financial autonomy. Learn income leverage, 25x math, and wealth defense.

10 Chapters Β· ~45 min
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⚑ High-Net-Worth Guide Fidelity logo Fidelity

How to Borrow Against Stocks at Lower Rates Than a Mortgage (Part 1: SBLOC vs. Margin)

Discover how high earners borrow against taxable stock portfolios at rates lower than mortgages without selling shares, avoiding capital gains taxes, and calculating safe LTV to eliminate margin calls.

12 min read
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πŸ› οΈ Rate Comparison & Strategy Robinhood

Best Firms to Borrow Against Stocks: Lowest Rates, IBKR Pro & Box Spreads (Part 2)

Compare real borrowing rates across Interactive Brokers (IBKR Pro), Robinhood Gold, and traditional SBLOCs, plus how to execute synthetic European SPX box spreads for fixed sub-5% borrowing.

10 min read
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