06/05/2026
“Should we be investing more or just let our savings sit?” a couple asked as they slid a carefully handwritten check across my desk.
We reviewed their options and mapped out a simple sequence: 1) top-up an existing Roth IRA to the annual limit, 2) open a new Roth for the spouse, and 3) funnel any excess into a taxable account. By doing so, we start the five-year clock on each Roth today, secure future tax-free growth, and keep flexibility for upcoming retirement cash-flow needs. That single check—written minutes before they head out on a summer road trip—turned “lazy money” into a purposeful strategy. Small, timely moves often make the biggest difference.
Is your idle cash working hard enough for you?