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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 10 MIN

The FIRE Tax-Loss Harvesting Mistake That Costs Early Retirees

from The FIRE Podcast with Fexingo: Financial Independence, Early Retirement, and Frugal Living · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle a hidden danger in FIRE plans: tax-loss harvesting in early retirement. Using a real-world example of a retiree who harvested losses to offset gains but missed the ACA subsidy cliff, they explain how realized losses can mess with your modified adjusted gross income and trigger unexpected costs. Lucas breaks down the mechanics of tax-loss harvesting, the specific pitfalls when you're living off investments, and the smart strategy of coordinating loss harvesting with Roth conversions. Luna challenges the conventional advice and offers a practical checklist for FIRE folks. If you're relying on a taxable brokerage account for income, this episode is a must-listen to avoid a costly surprise. #TaxLossHarvesting #FIRE #EarlyRetirement #ACASubsidy #RothConversion #ModifiedAdjustedGrossIncome #TaxPlanning #BrokerageAccount #CapitalGains #RetirementTaxes #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #FinancialIndependence #WealthManagement #TaxStrategy #PassiveIncome #RetirementPlanning Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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