The Clarity Corner
A growing library of resources to help you build a healthier, clearer relationship with money and the life it's for.
Understanding Your Central Ohio Property Taxes
Franklin County is rolling out its 2026 property value updates, but a spike in your home's paper worth does not mean an equal spike in your tax bill. We break down exactly how Ohio property taxes are calculated, the major tax credit overhaul coming this year, and what the local tech boom means for your monthly payments.
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All tools2026 Ohio & Columbus Income-Tax Estimator
See how 2026 federal, Ohio, and Columbus city taxes stack up on any income, bracket by bracket.
Take me thereAsset Allocation Quilt
Fifteen years of annual asset-class returns, ranked best to worst each year.
Take me there2026 Tax Reference Guide
Every 2026 number on one page: brackets, deductions, retirement limits, Medicare, and Ohio specifics.
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Ohio's CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan and How the $4,000 Deduction Works
Ohio's CollegeAdvantage 529 gives every contributor a $4,000-per-child state tax deduction with unlimited carryforward. Here is how it works, who can claim it (grandparents included), and how to make sure you are getting the most out of it.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Ohio’s New Flat 2.75% Income Tax
Ohio moved to a flat state income tax rate in 2026, down from a graduated system that topped out at 3.125%. Here's what you need to know.
When Should You Hire a Financial Advisor? Sooner Than You Think, and Here Is Why
You do not need a large portfolio to work with an advisor. Starter engagements exist. Here are six life moments where planning done early changes the outcome, plus the ages that carry rules.
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It Started With a Water Heater
Mike and Jess make over $500,000 a year. They have no financial system. This video is about the foundation, what it looks like, what it costs you to not have it, and how to build it.
What You Need to Know About Dividends
Dividends are one of the most misunderstood concepts in investing.
Would You Want This From Your Financial Advisor?
In this video I walk through the Planning Roadmap we use with every new client at ClearMind Capital, a document that lays out the full planning experience so clients always know where they are, where we're going, and why.
