Michael West Financials LLC · Est. 2024
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Plain-English breakdowns of the things nobody taught you.

Long-form guides, written for the person who's about to fill out a 401(k) form for the first time and isn't sure what any of the words mean. Updated for the current IRS year.

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Guide to 401(k)

A plain-English guide to 401(k) plans: traditional vs. Roth, contribution limits, employer matching, withdrawals, and what to do when you change jobs.

Updated · 2025SECURE 2.0
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Guide to IRA

Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, and Rollover IRAs in plain English — what each is for, who can contribute, and how taxes play out over decades.

Updated · 20255 account types
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