<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Slim Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Slim Report]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:22:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[No Tax on Tips &#38; Overtime – OBBBA Edition [Post 41]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed on July 4 th  and it comes with two major tax deductions aimed at workers earning tips...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/no-tax-on-tips-overtime-obbba-edition-post-41</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68823a636ab2534c7bfef073</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:54:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_ef9b46939efa45898ffdcf5163247872~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_879,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Social Security Benefits [Post 40]]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Social Security? Social Security is a federal program that provides a monthly source of income to retirees and other eligible...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/the-future-of-social-security-benefits-post-40</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6823a47009c5c2b0e393468d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 20:03:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_5bef1186e97b4d60945f85f520a5a12c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Burden by State [Post 39]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illinois residents part with 9.7% of their personal income to cover property, income, and sales/excise taxes, placing the state among the...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/tax-burden-by-state-post-39</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674f74e7be08a0e37e3592ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:21:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_a862d0a627f640ea8f097cdcbd724548~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expected Returns [Post 38]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&#38;P 500 is a widely recognized stock market index that reflects the performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/expected-returns-post-38</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fd435051d8f2679d905ee5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_84ec5692f9cf4007bd89e1ea24b0a83f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Outcomes - Quarterback Compensation [Post 37]]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL fans have long debated whether having a quarterback on a rookie contract gives that team an edge (compared to paying top dollar for...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/winning-outcomes-quarterback-compensation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1c05df603d110df4f2d39</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:16:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_3c5cdf68bc7e485ca6ed23fa8e3c4072~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_519,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salary Needed to Buy a Home [Post 36]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following image depicts the income required to purchase a home in 2023’s real estate market. While the Midwest is often touted as a...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/salary-needed-to-buy-a-home-post-36</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655cf82cc09974909b71d1e4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_ddf0c9d8bb784e41accc8cf01f02739a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Inverse Relationship in Bonds [Post 35]]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the bond market, prices and yields share an inverse relationship. As interest rates climb, the values of existing (previously...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/an-inverse-relationship-in-bonds-post-35</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6553a5a2eac789bf26839b80</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:54:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_c457bd65da634be4b903f1acce209fe9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_607,h_326,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1700s Economic Warfare [Post 34]]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the American Revolutionary War is mentioned, it often evokes thoughts of significant historical events such as The Declaration of...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/1700s-economic-warfare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65416cca63359e0d264c1934</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:12:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_84d625bdf09b4f639d9bcc73ca30415a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_774,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excuses and Tax Write-Offs [Post 33]]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tax deduction is an amount you can subtract from your taxable income, reducing the taxes you owe to the IRS. Common examples of tax...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/excuses-and-tax-write-offs-post-33</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6531a0af4d5b99ac554e899d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:38:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_7eea41169a004539afe59b556b033e19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposite Ends of the Style Box [Post 32]]]></title><description><![CDATA[A widespread misconception in the realm of investing is that "growth funds" and an “aggressive portfolio” are one and the same. However,...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/opposite-ends-of-the-style-box-post-32</link><guid isPermaLink="false">651d9d8075d6f9a4ac83b476</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_0603cff9e39b46c393e3797ad6816645~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_618,h_566,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would you say you do here? [Post 31]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most common question I receive when asked about my job is, “Are you a stock picker?” No, I do not select individual stocks as a...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/what-would-you-say-you-do-here-post-31</link><guid isPermaLink="false">651428f458cccd6f7fe1f265</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_7d0cc71fb1bd43fab9fe0e3192f7e7dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shiny Objects and Fantasy Football [Post 30]]]></title><description><![CDATA[In fantasy football, you draft the best and brightest players during the preseason, and their collective performances will determine your...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/shiny-objects-and-fantasy-football-post-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650a0776aab01d991b36d0e6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_453af3a81fc7425aafbd76aef9303405~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_956,h_538,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look Up [Post 29]]]></title><description><![CDATA[When novices join a blackjack table, they focus intensely on their cards, aiming for a near 21 without risking a bust. Veterans mind...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/look-up-post-29</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64efaed664b17dc44110035d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:05:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_0bee1e0868344e6a984431f2f18cb404~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_471,h_270,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Percent Returns and Witty Headlines [Post 28]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stock performance over the past few years may look a bit like a rollercoaster for investors holding individual stocks. Big names such as...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/percent-returns-and-witty-headlines-post-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d3e7dd42e768f1676d839d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:25:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_0917d5392e8c4df3966b96dfaed3b4e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_429,h_147,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[529 College Savings Plan [Post 27]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 529 plan is a special education savings account designed to provide tax advantages for families saving for future college expenses....]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/529-college-savings-plan-post-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ca8a19013e25f55150f28a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_5c01b0b12b11443f8131d0946edf3d96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_223,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulling the Goalie [Post 26]]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the National Hockey League (NHL), coaches will commonly pull their goalie out in the final minutes of a losing contest to add any...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/pulling-the-goalie-post-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c1404b16911a161a2bb0db</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_b76ee8886a2b4862839379869cc58855~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_390,h_259,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expense Ratios [Post 25]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps one of the simplest ways to maximize potential returns isn’t to jump in and out of the hottest investment funds with bells,...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/expense-ratios-post-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b99827d3078c0b959bd696</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_35eb298c3bb9497bb9504ddc28d161d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_428,h_285,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Lowering Your Taxable Income” [Post 24]]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first started working in the vicinity of accountants, I didn’t understand the concept of “lowering your taxable income.” Why would...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/lowering-your-taxable-income-post-24</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b06a01277501e01bc8cb41</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:21:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_c97210638c84475b88fa4c2acb196060~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_729,h_444,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilt Chamberlain, "Feeling Silly" [Post 23]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilt Chamberlain, a renowned athlete that stood at 7'1" tall, best remembered for scoring 100 points in a single NBA game in 1962....]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/social-constraints-and-wilt-chamberlain-post-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649caf85c3f9c8f20b51711f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:13:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_64a110cd40a8447d9a7ad10be5e925a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_790,h_662,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivorship Bias [Post 22]]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Survivorship bias is a common logical error that distorts our understanding of the world. It happens when we assume that success tells...]]></description><link>https://cheyen.wixsite.com/theslimreport/post/survivorship-bias-post-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648b856b8c7f49916580fff8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:43:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdedc4_e2bb76d7102e49abacf8301f28e91824~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_550,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caden Heyen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>