Flight To Wealth

"Minimalist pie chart infographic titled 'Portfolio' showing sector allocation with labeled segments for BioTech, AI, Technology, Retail, and Cash in distinct colors.

Satellite Portfolio Update – January 2026

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / January 7, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Note: I am renaming my Moonshot Portfolio to the Satellite Portfolio going forward. The intent is shifting from more speculation […]

Satellite Portfolio Update – January 2026 Read Post »

A minimalist home with a blue sky and blue-toned yard, featuring gold accents on the roofline and front door, symbolizing peaceful living.

Why Munger Never Told You To “Sell Your Home Every Two Years”

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / December 22, 2025

A Lesson in Wealth, Stability, and Sanity There’s a popular idea floating around the internet—especially on YouTube—that Charlie Munger encouraged

Why Munger Never Told You To “Sell Your Home Every Two Years” Read Post »

Abstract financial chart with blue and gold accents, representing Roth IRA conversion strategies and retirement planning

Rethinking Roth Conversions: Beyond the WSJ Headline

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / December 18, 2025

If you’re nearing retirement with a large traditional IRA, you may wonder: should you convert it all at once to

Rethinking Roth Conversions: Beyond the WSJ Headline Read Post »

Square portrait of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger against a deep blue background with subtle radial lines and a gold border. Buffett, on the left, wears glasses, a dark suit, light blue shirt, and red tie with white dots, smiling gently. Munger, on the right, wears glasses, a dark suit, light blue shirt, and solid blue tie, with a calm, serious expression. Both are elderly men depicted from the chest up, facing slightly left.

Buffett, Munger, and the Billionaire Illusion: Why Independence Is the Real Prize.

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / December 15, 2025

Why Ordinary Investors Need a Different Expectation Every few months, the internet resurfaces a familiar claim:“If you just follow Warren

Buffett, Munger, and the Billionaire Illusion: Why Independence Is the Real Prize. Read Post »

Blue ocean waves with a lifeboat and golden light rays breaking through dark clouds, symbolizing financial independence and resilience during adversity.

Financial Independence Is a Lifeboat You Don’t Appreciate Until the Storm Hits

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / December 8, 2025

Most people think wealth is about luxury, status, or some magic “number” from a survey. But when life reminds you

Financial Independence Is a Lifeboat You Don’t Appreciate Until the Storm Hits Read Post »

Handsome older man in a blue suit, gold accents, bold gold text 'Cash Ready for Crashes' and subtitle 'Portfolio Growth Strategy,' elegant gold financial chart line showing a sharp drop (crash) followed by a strong recovery, dark blue background.

Using Munger’s “Cash Ready for Crashes” Method: Quantifying Its Effect on Portfolio Growth

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / December 1, 2025

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime partner at Berkshire Hathaway, consistently emphasized the importance of holding cash—“dry powder”—to deploy during market

Using Munger’s “Cash Ready for Crashes” Method: Quantifying Its Effect on Portfolio Growth Read Post »

A Smart Way to Use Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) to Maximize Tax Efficiency for Life book cover showing a gold upward‑trending bar chart and bridge on a dark blue background, subtitle ‘Proven Strategies to Build, Convert, and Protect Your Wealth Across All Career Stages,’ by Sean Sterling.

Thanksgiving Launch: Smart Roth S1 Is Now Live

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / November 27, 2025

My new book, “A Smart Way to Use Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) to Maximize Tax Efficiency for Life,” is

Thanksgiving Launch: Smart Roth S1 Is Now Live Read Post »

Elegant illustration of a grand English estate blended with modern financial icons, highlighted in blue and gold accents, representing timeless wealth management lessons from Downton Abbey.

A New Era, A Timeless Lesson: Downton Abbey on Risk, Trust, and Liquidity

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / November 18, 2025

From Downton’s grand halls to today’s balance sheets, Mary Crawley shows how smart decisions preserve wealth. Even centuries-old aristocratic families

A New Era, A Timeless Lesson: Downton Abbey on Risk, Trust, and Liquidity Read Post »

Abstract illustration of trust and wealth stewardship, featuring blue and gold accents, symbolizing integrity, oversight, and financial responsibility in family offices and personal finance.

When Trust Costs Billions: Lessons from the Hermès Heir and the Thomson Heiress

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / November 13, 2025

“Mistakes are the stepping stones to wisdom.” — Proverb In the rarefied world of vast fortunes, trust is often the

When Trust Costs Billions: Lessons from the Hermès Heir and the Thomson Heiress Read Post »

a caregiver and an elderly woman sitting together on a modern blue and white sofa in a warmly lit room. The setting features elegant decor, including a gold-framed mirror and a blue abstract painting on the wall. The caregiver, dressed in blue scrubs, is holding the elderly woman’s hand, conveying empathy and support. A vase with blue flowers sits on a glass table in the foreground, adding to the serene and welcoming atmosphere.

Caregiving as a Masterclass in Life, Mind, and Health

Sean Sterling, WealthPilot / November 8, 2025

Caregiving is often viewed as a burden — a duty that requires time, energy, and mental focus. Yet, in my

Caregiving as a Masterclass in Life, Mind, and Health Read Post »