Maximize Your Wealth: Understanding Capital Gains Tax Strategies | With Cody Garrett This episode dives into the strategy of capital gains harvesting, explaining how it can help individuals minimize taxes on investments and potentially realize tax-free income. We break down how this approach fits into financial independence planning, including key comparisons between capital gains and ordinary income, real-life scenarios, and important health insurance considerations for early retirement. What strategies can you use to reduce your tax burden during retirement? How can understanding capital gains impact your long-term financial decisions? What role does income management play in health insurance planning for early retirement?   Chapter Markers: [00:00:00] Introduction to Capital Gains Harvesting [00:01:38] Understanding Income Tax and Capital Gains [00:05:22] Tax Rate Comparisons: Ordinary vs. Capital Gains [00:20:07] Real-Life Case Studies [00:49:34] Key Takeaways and Best Practices Key Takeaways: Understand your capital gains tax rates to optimize when to sell investments. Use capital gains harvesting to realize profits without tax penalties. Plan retirement income carefully to maintain eligibility for health insurance subsidies. Links & Resources: Measure Twice Money Measure Twice Money YouTube Channel