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High Finances: Where I’m From

Jason Depew brings quite a background into his new column. Courtesy Jason Depew
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Key Takeaways:

  • An experienced aviator and financial expert is launching a column for Flying magazine focused on personal finance for pilots.
  • The column aims to help pilots achieve financial success, avoid common pitfalls like fearing retirement despite high earnings, and build generational wealth.
  • Topics will include strategies for retirement, taxes, saving money, and making various aspects of aviation (training, ownership costs) more affordable.
  • The author encourages readers to submit their financial pain points related to aviation for future discussion and solutions.
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Fellow aviators, I’m truly honored to have this opportunity to write about finances for Flying—things like retirement, taxes, and ways that you can keep more of your money.

Jason Depew

Jason Depew flies as a captain for a major U.S. airline. He is also an Air Force reservist and has flown more than 300 combat missions over Afghanistan and other garden spots. Based in Tampa, Florida, he instructs in the Icon A5 and anything else he can get his hands on. His writing is focused on personal finance for pilots with the goal to help all types of aviators enjoy great careers, sometimes in spite of themselves. You can send Jason questions at editorial@flying.media.

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