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Zack Bernsdorf, Founder of Aspire Capital Management, provides commentary on retirement planning, investing, and personal finance for financial publications and media outlets.

September 3, 2026

‘Totally lost?’ I’ve paid off my home but now need to get rid of debt and move forward in this awkward economy. But how?

Read Zack’s input on putting newly available cash flow to work after paying off a mortgage, building savings and investments, and avoiding lifestyle creep in the MarketWatch article:

August 13, 2026

ChatGPT Weighs 2 Popular Retirement Investments: Dividend Stocks vs. Bonds

Read Zack’s thoughts on the different roles dividend stocks and bonds can play in a retirement portfolio, including generating income, managing risk, and protecting against inflation, in the MoneyLion article.

August 8, 2026

Retirement Savings Lessons That 86% of Workers Learned Too Late

Read Zack’s input on getting started with retirement savings, taking advantage of employer matching contributions, and gradually increasing your savings rate over time in the MoneyLion article.

May 23, 2026

I’m 59 with a $400K Roth IRA and a home with $149K in equity. But my income is $1.5K a month. How can I retire?

Read Zack’s thoughts on retirement-income planning, tax diversification, and creating greater flexibility when deciding how to use retirement assets in the MarketWatch article.

May 15, 2026

If You’re Under 35, Make This One Investment Move in 2026

Read Zack’s input on prioritizing retirement contributions, including capturing an employer 401(k) match, contributing to a Roth IRA, and building a long-term retirement savings strategy in the MoneyLion article.