How Might the T-Mobile / UScellular Merger Un-Fold?
T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

How Might the T-Mobile / UScellular Merger Un-Fold?

How might the T-Mobile / U.S. Cellular merger un-fold? T-Mobile has a playbook it’s used for its MetroPCS, Sprint, and Mint mergers. Although every merger is a little different, the UScellular merger will likely have many similarities.

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How Americans Spend
Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

How Americans Spend

Knowing how Americans spend - from housing and transport to entertainment - can help you focus your spending where it matters most.

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How to Minimize Lifetime Taxes
Tax Minimization Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Tax Minimization Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

How to Minimize Lifetime Taxes

Many people focus on reducing taxes for the previous year. Some take proactive steps to reduce their tax bill for this year. Very few proactively minimize their lifetime incomes taxes.

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Shop Auto Insurance
Insurance Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Insurance Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Shop Auto Insurance

Many people overpay for auto insurance. They can go years - even decades - without getting multiple quotes. Insurance is highly regulated. Its quality largely depends on the coverage and financial strength of the insurer. The agent down the street may cost a lot! Trust everyone but cut the deck.

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Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in May
T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in May

What financial steps might T-Mobile employees take in May? Options could include: review tax withholding (Form W-4), update goals and financial plan, check student loan / other debt balances, fund education savings, and schedule fall Paid Time Off (PTO).

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Own Like a Billionaire?
Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Own Like a Billionaire?

A lot of the focus has been on how much those with significant wealth own. However, what they own might be even more interesting! This article leverages data from the Federal Reserve to compare what households own at varying levels of wealth.

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Is a Home an Investment?
Real Estate Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Real Estate Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Is a Home an Investment?

Is a home an investment? The majority of voters in a recent LinkedIn poll think so! However, it’s worth a deeper dive.

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Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in April
T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in April

What financial steps might T-Mobile employees take in April? Options could include: evaluate stock purchased at a discount, file tax return(s) or extension(s), make tax payment(s) or plan refund(s), review / rebalance investment portfolio, replenish emergency fund, and review tax refund(s).

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Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in March
T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in March

What financial steps might T-Mobile employees take in March? Options might include: select employee stock contribution %, plan major expenses, finalize last year contributions, prepare taxes, and schedule summer Paid Time Off (PTO).

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Sammy Says! 13 Things the U.S. Tax Code Encourages
Tax Minimization Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Tax Minimization Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Sammy Says! 13 Things the U.S. Tax Code Encourages

Sammy Says! The U.S. Tax code encourages many things. Some of them include: 1. Get educated. 2. Get a job. 3. Earn some money. 4. Don’t make too much. 5. Pay medical expenses. 6. Get married. 7. Buy a home. 8. Go green. 9. Have or adopt children. 10. Invest long-term. 11. Save for retirement. 12. Give some away. 13. Don’t get too rich.

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Love Future You
Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance Financial Mindset Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Love Future You

A friendly reminder why your future self deserves love - how your raise and bonus today can supercharge savings and help future you thrive.

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Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in February
T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance T-Mobile Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA | Founder | Scaled Finance

Potential Financial Steps for T-Mobile Employees in February

What financial steps might T-Mobile employees take in February? Options might include: update saving for raise and bonus, schedule tax prep meeting, gather tax forms and create checklist, accept Restricted Stock Units and grant, and review / rebalance investment portfolio.

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