Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

Engineer, author, and Eggstack founder. eggstack.com Joined January 2018

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

a week ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-08-3… Did you know you don’t have to start taking Social Security when you retire? You may benefit by delaying Social Security retirement benefits. In this article, we explore Social Security start age and how to determine your ideal age.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

a month ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-08-0… The Big Beautiful Bill signed into law July 4, 2025 provides a new tax deduction for seniors age 65 and older. While it does not completely eliminate federal tax on Social Security, it significantly reduces it for most Americans.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

2 months ago

Retirement Income Planning youtu.be/2PmBaJi8ezE?fe… via @YouTube Everyone needs a solid plan for funding their retirement. Mike Ballew demonstrates how you can easily model your finances with Eggstack.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

3 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-06-2… Did you know the average American spends about 20% of their income on vehicles? What if you could cut that number in half?

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

3 months ago

Eggstack Retirement Planner youtu.be/lmuHBbp3ULI?fe… via @YouTube

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

4 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-05-2…

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

5 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-04-2… On a flight home a few years back, my wife and I were startled by an alarm. It turned out a woman in the row in front of us had...

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

5 months ago

Every day, we face financial decisions—some big, some small. The choices we make shape our financial future. Making poor choices leads to hardship and financial ruin. Life is too short to learn everything the hard way! youtu.be/kvqpL7184BY

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

6 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-03-1… Without adequate planning, your golden years could lose their luster. A recent survey revealed that 42 percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

7 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-02-1… As a middle-class professional, I used to view buying new cars as a practical necessity. But times have changed. Today, buying a new car has become a luxury for rich people.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

8 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-01-1… It seems like everything in the world of finance has at least three names to keep everyone confused. If you have ever been bamboozled by financial mumbo jumbo, here is a list of commonly-used financial terms explained in plain English.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

8 months ago

Mike Ballew examines unexpected scenarios that could upset your retirement plan. He uses financial planning software Eggstack to simulate the impact on a typical middle class financial model. youtu.be/idrEC63EtpE

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

8 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2025-12-2… A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful tools for retirement savings. Join us as we explore what makes Roth IRAs so special.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

9 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2024-12-1… "I wish I had worked more and spent less time with my family," said no one ever. If you want to spend more quality time with your loved ones, early retirement might be right for you. Here are five steps to help you achieve early retirement.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

9 months ago

Mike Ballew reveals the top five ways people plan for retirement: youtu.be/KQujS_uE4Yk

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

9 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2024-12-0… Let’s dive into the details of how a reverse mortgage works, its benefits, and other considerations.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

10 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2024-11-1… Earning money consumes one of our most valuable and irreplaceable resources: our time. Each day, we trade a part of our lives for money, and that time is gone forever.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

10 months ago

Retirement Savings by Age youtu.be/1FwaujAbQmA Mike Ballew reveals average U.S. individual retirement savings by age.

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

11 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2024-10-1… Owning a pet brings immense joy, but it also comes with responsibilities, including the possibility of facing unexpected medical expenses. Pet insurance is one way to manage these costs, but is it really worth it?

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Mike Ballew @EggstackMike

11 months ago

eggstack.com/blog/2024-09-2… A midlife crisis is a period of emotional turmoil when you are faced with the fact that you are getting older. Many people experience a strong desire for change as well as a sense of panic over unmet goals and expectations.