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  • Distrust Is Warranted? The Truth About Retirement Account “Fees” and Lies

    The media loves to fear-monger about “hidden fees” in retirement accounts to keep people from investing. I’m calling it out. From debunking the myth of the “monthly IRA fee” to proving why the stock market is safer than a shoebox, this is a blunt look at the misinformation keeping people from their own financial freedom.

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  • February 2026 End of Month Update: Is it Improving?

    February was brutal on the market, but the strategy is holding firm. We added $1,000 in new capital and saw passive income grow by $14.63, proving that dividends pay you even when share prices drop. Here is the full, transparent breakdown of the February Snowball.

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  • A Little Exercise for a Healthy Brain

    Discipline isn’t just for spreadsheets and stock picks; it’s for survival. Inspired by my grandfather’s 30-year routine, I’m committing to a simple, daily exercise goal to ensure I’m around to see the “Snowball” reach its full potential.

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  • Community: February 2026 – How do You Better Your Local Area?

    Beyond dividends and spreadsheets, the “Snowball” is about the people around us. This February, from moving furniture for family to clearing snow for neighbors, I’m looking at how small local actions build the community we actually want to live in.

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  • Frugal Friday 2/27/26: Party on a Budget

    Can you feed 8 people lunch and dinner for under $33? This Frugal Friday, I’m breaking down the ‘Cash Only’ grocery run for my recent board game day. From Ohio’s 0% grocery tax to the ‘freezer stock’ strategy, see how skipping the pizza delivery saved me over $20 while still keeping the soda fridge full.

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  • How to Build a $1,000 Monthly Dividend: My Snowball Attack Plan Update

    eaching $1,000 a month in dividends requires a balance between high-yield “heavy hitters” and rock-solid growth staples. I’m breaking down the $53,000 math behind my new strategy involving QQQI, MAIN, and O to ensure the snowball doesn’t just grow—it survives.

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  • Is the Minimum a Living Wage? The Math Will Surprise You.

    Is the minimum wage a death sentence or a starting line? We run the math on $11/hr in Ohio and $7.25/hr in Texas to see if you can actually survive, invest, and grow while earning the minimum. The results show that while the margin is thin, the right tax strategy can change everything.

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  • How much does an Employee actually cost?

    How much does an Employee actually cost?

    Think your $100,000 salary is your only cost to the company? Think again. From ‘Shadow Paychecks’ to mandatory state taxes, the true cost of an employee is often 30% to 57% higher than the number on the offer letter. We dive into the hidden math of FICA, SUTA, and the ‘Zero Productivity Tax’ to reveal…

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  • Why Your Roth IRA is Costing You a Fortune: The Hidden 401(k) Tax Multiplier

    Is your Roth IRA actually slowing down your wealth? While everyone praises the Roth, high-income earners are often missing out on the “Tax Multiplier” effect. Learn the math behind why a Traditional 401(k) could put an extra $625,000 in your pocket by reinvesting your tax savings today

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  • Crypto Markets Never Sleep: My New Weekend Strategy

    The stock market might close on Friday, but the “Snowball” doesn’t have to stop. After years of being a crypto bear, I’ve found a specific niche for Bitcoin in my portfolio. Here’s why I’m starting a new weekend habit of buying $5 of BTC to keep my momentum alive while the banks are asleep.

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