By David D’Albero II and Carmine Coppola on July 8, 2026
By David C. D’Albero, Co-Founder, Strata Capital Most people understand that contributing to a 401(k) is a good idea. They know it matters. They know it is supposed to help build long-term retirement security. But once the contribution is made, a different problem tends to show up. What exactly are you supposed to do with […]
By David D’Albero II and Carmine Coppola on July 9, 2026
By Carmine Coppola, Co-Founder, Strata Capital For many professionals in corporate America, deferred compensation sits in an odd category. It is often available, occasionally discussed, and rarely understood with the level of care it deserves. People tend to recognize the term, or at least vaguely associate it with executive benefits, but that is not the […]
By David D’Albero II and Carmine Coppola on June 9, 2026
By Carmine Coppola, Co-Founder, Strata Capital Retirement is expensive. Not in a vague, theoretical way, but in the very real sense that replacing your income without a paycheck takes planning, discipline, and time. Most people hear the standard guidance early in their careers: save consistently, take advantage of the match, invest for the long term. […]