Episode 92 of Wealth Building with Fexingo dives into the mechanics of bond laddering a retirement strategy that provides predictable income while managing interest-rate risk. Lucas and Luna walk through a concrete example a retiree with 500000 dollars building a five-year Treasury ladder generating roughly 18000 dollars per year in interest. They explain how maturing rungs create a natural cash flow stream why laddering beats dumping everything into a single bond fund and how to adjust the strategy when rates change. The conversation also touches on the current yield curve environment and why short-term Treasuries still offer attractive yields as of mid 2026. No fluff just a clear tactical guide for near retirees seeking more control over their fixed-income allocation. Whether you are skeptical of bond funds or just want a simple income system this episode gives you the blueprint.

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Lucas and Luna explore why a three-fund portfolio of US stocks, international stocks, and bonds consistently outperforms the majority of active fund managers over long time horizons. They break down the data from the 2025 SPIVA report, showing that over 85% of large-cap fund managers underperform the S&P 500 over a 15-year period. The hosts explain how the three-fund approach captures global market returns with minimal fees, reduces behavioral errors, and simplifies rebalancing. They also discuss common pushback—like the argument that index investing 'guarantees mediocrity'—and why the evidence actually points to above-average outcomes for most investors. Specific numbers include the 0.03% expense ratio of Vanguard's Total Stock Market Index Fund versus the 1.2% average for actively managed large-cap funds. This episode is a fresh take on a classic strategy, tailored for listeners in mid-2026 who may be questioning whether active management is worth the cost.

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Episode 90 of Wealth Building with Fexingo challenges the conventional wisdom that your Roth IRA should only be a retirement account. Lucas and Luna explore the flexibility of Roth IRA contributions being withdrawable tax-free and penalty-free at any time, making it a powerful emergency fund vehicle for those who have already saved for retirement separately. They walk through the rules, the math, and the behavioral pitfalls, referencing data from Vanguard on how many people actually use this strategy. The episode includes a practical example of a 35-year-old earning $100,000 who builds a $20,000 emergency fund inside a Roth IRA, and explains the five-year rule for conversions. Listeners will learn why, for disciplined savers, a Roth IRA can serve double duty without sacrificing long-term growth.

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Episode 89 of Wealth Building with Fexingo explores a powerful angle on 529 college savings plans: using them not just for a child's education, but as a multi-generational wealth transfer tool. Lucas and Luna discuss the 2026 rule changes, including the ability to roll over unused 529 funds into a Roth IRA for the beneficiary, and how grandparents can use 529s to reduce estate taxes while funding education. They break down the numbers with a real example: a grandparent contributing $10,000 a year from birth, growing at 7 percent, and the tax implications. The hosts also cover the SECURE 2.0 Act's impact, the $35,000 lifetime Roth rollover limit, and the strategy of naming yourself as beneficiary for flexibility. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or planning your own legacy, this episode gives you a concrete case for why a 529 might be your next estate-planning tool.

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Episode 88 of Wealth Building with Fexingo tackles a counterintuitive retirement challenge: breaking the lifelong saving habit. Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a 'spending floor' — a minimum annual withdrawal from your nest egg even when markets are down — using the example of a retiree with a $1.2 million portfolio who underspent by 40% in her first three years. The hosts discuss the psychological shift from accumulation to decumulation, why retirees often fear spending down principal, and how a pre-planned spending floor can prevent a joyless, underspent retirement. They also touch on the 'die with zero' philosophy and cite research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute showing that over half of retirees spend less than 4% annually even when their portfolios would support more. This episode offers a practical framework for converting decades of saving into intentional, guilt-free spending.

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In this episode of Wealth Building with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dissect the Health Savings Account (HSA)—the most tax-advantaged account most people overlook. They explain how the HSA's triple tax benefit (tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses) can outperform even a 401(k) for long-term wealth building, especially when used as an investment vehicle. Using concrete examples, they show how a couple contributing the family maximum from age 30 to 65 could amass over $800,000 in tax-free retirement funds, assuming a 7% annual return. They also cover the 'pay-with-receipts' strategy: paying medical costs out-of-pocket today, letting the HSA grow untouched, and reimbursing yourself decades later. The episode includes a brief listener-support segment and closes with a forward-looking question about integrating HSAs into broader retirement planning. No prior episode covers this specific triple-tax advantage and its compound growth potential.

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In episode 86 of Wealth Building with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a question many retirees overlook: how to protect fixed-income holdings from unexpected inflation. They drill into Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — TIPS — explaining how the principal adjusts with the CPI, why a ladder of TIPS can act as a reliable income floor, and the trade-offs compared to nominal bonds or I Bonds. The conversation centers on a concrete example: a 65-year-old retiree with a $500,000 bond allocation, and how shifting 30% into a ten-year TIPS ladder changes the probability of portfolio survival through a high-inflation scenario. Lucas brings data from the 2022 inflation spike, showing how a TIPS-heavy portfolio would have preserved purchasing power while nominal bonds lost 13% real. Luna challenges the current real yield environment — around 1.8% as of July 2026 — and they discuss whether that's enough to justify the complexity. No fluff, no product pitches. Just a specific, actionable strategy for the inflation-aware retiree.

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Lucas and Luna explore why real estate investment trusts (REITs) belong in a long-term retirement portfolio. They examine the historical performance of REITs versus stocks and bonds, the impact of rising interest rates on valuations as of mid-2026, and how REIT dividends provide inflation-adjusted income. Luna questions whether private real estate or public REITs are better for individual investors, and Lucas breaks down the case for VNQ and O as accessible options. They also discuss the role of real estate in diversifying beyond traditional 60/40 portfolios, and why REITs' forced distribution requirements make them unique income generators. The episode closes with a forward-looking note on demographic tailwinds supporting industrial and residential REITs. Episode 85 of Wealth Building with Fexingo.

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When the market tanks, most investors freeze. But for those with traditional IRAs or 401(k)s, a downturn is actually a prime opportunity to convert those pre-tax dollars into a Roth IRA at a steep discount. In this episode, Lucas and Luna walk through the mechanics of a Roth conversion during a drawdown—using a concrete example of a $100,000 traditional IRA that drops to $80,000. They explain how converting at the lower balance means paying taxes on a smaller amount, locking in future tax-free growth, and avoiding RMDs. They also cover the tax-bracket math, the pro-rata rule for after-tax money, and why the five-year aging clock matters. If you've been sitting on the sidelines during this year's volatility, this might be the most valuable move you can make before year-end.

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In Episode 83 of Wealth Building with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the mechanics of tax-loss harvesting — a strategy that turns market downturns into tax advantages. They walk through a concrete example: an investor who sells a losing S&P 500 ETF position to offset gains from a winning stock sale, then reinvests in a similar but not identical fund to maintain market exposure. The hosts discuss the wash-sale rule, the importance of avoiding 'substantially identical' securities, and why this technique works best in taxable brokerage accounts. They also explain how harvested losses can offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income per year and carry forward indefinitely. Lucas shares data on how a disciplined tax-loss harvester might add 0.5 to 1.0 percentage points annually to after-tax returns over a decade. Luna asks about the role of robo-advisors versus DIY implementation, and whether the strategy makes sense in a year like 2026 with mixed market signals. The episode avoids overpromising and emphasizes that tax-loss harvesting is a deferral, not a permanent tax avoidance. Listeners will come away with a clear framework for deciding if and when to harvest losses in their own portfolios.

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