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Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Founder, Legacy Vault Financial | USMC Veteran | Real Estate Investor | Author | USF Econ Major

Business & Entrepreneurship

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He Wanted to Make Boats Safer. First, He Had to Bet on Himself.

Nov 10, 2026

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5 min read

He Wanted to Make Boats Safer. First, He Had to Bet on Himself.

A chance meeting at a wedding, a family's sacrifices, and the costly lesson that reshaped David Odell's vision for Deck Armor.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Insurance

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Before 2027: Seven Money Moves Worth Reviewing Now

Nov 8, 2026

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3 min read

Before 2027: Seven Money Moves Worth Reviewing Now

Open enrollment, retirement deadlines, and a health-plan comparison that shows why the cheapest premium may not be your cheapest year.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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Who Gets to Build the Communities We Call Home?

Nov 5, 2026

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6 min read

Who Gets to Build the Communities We Call Home?

After 350-plus projects for other people, Kristi Kandel set out to teach 1,000 locals to build their own.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Family & Protection

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Your Home Has Equity. But What Will It Cost to Use It?

Nov 2, 2026

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6 min read

Your Home Has Equity. But What Will It Cost to Use It?

A $200,000 equity cushion looks reassuring—until a $50,000 decision puts it to the test. Six ways to access it, and five questions to ask first.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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After 34 Years in Corporate IT, She's Building a Legacy in Her Granddaughter's Name

Oct 28, 2026

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7 min read

After 34 Years in Corporate IT, She's Building a Legacy in Her Granddaughter's Name

No culinary degree. A full-time job. A promise to her granddaughter. Chef Erika Henry is building a business on all three.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Retirement Payment

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Before You Roll Over a 401(k), Know These Questions to Ask

Oct 25, 2026

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7 min read

Before You Roll Over a 401(k), Know These Questions to Ask

Eight questions that could help you avoid costly mistakes with your retirement savings.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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She Had a Dream at 14. Life Tested Her. She Kept Building.

Oct 23, 2026

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4 min read

She Had a Dream at 14. Life Tested Her. She Kept Building.

Balancing family responsibilities, financial setbacks, and the demands of entrepreneurship, Shontaue Hodo is building a Tampa cleaning company with a bigger goal: creating a lasting family legacy.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Family & Protection

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How to Pay Off Debt Months—or Even Years—Faster

Oct 18, 2026

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4 min read

How to Pay Off Debt Months—or Even Years—Faster

See how an extra $200 a month changes your debt payoff timeline, how Snowball and Avalanche compare, and how much interest you could save.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Estate & Legacy

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Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Wealthy Families

Oct 12, 2026

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4 min read

Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Wealthy Families

You don’t need millions of dollars to have something worth protecting.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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She Had a Passion for Decorating. Building a Business Taught Her Something More

Oct 10, 2026

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4 min read

She Had a Passion for Decorating. Building a Business Taught Her Something More

How Ramona turned her love for event decorating into an entrepreneurial journey shaped by financial challenges, hard earned lessons, and a vision for something bigger.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Family & Protection

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How Long Could Your Household Run Without a Paycheck?

Oct 6, 2026

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2 min read

How Long Could Your Household Run Without a Paycheck?

Stop guessing at "3 to 6 months." Run your own number with our free Emergency Fund Calculator.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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Apple Didn't Just Sell You an iPhone. It Built a World Around You. (And You Never Saw It Happen.)

Oct 5, 2026

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5 min read

Apple Didn't Just Sell You an iPhone. It Built a World Around You. (And You Never Saw It Happen.)

The real genius behind Apple isn't any single device. It's what happens after you buy the first one.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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Why We Built The Legacy Ledger

Oct 5, 2026

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4 min read

Why We Built The Legacy Ledger

Build it. Protect it. Pass it on.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Generational Wealth

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You're Making More Money. So Why Does It Feel Like You're Falling Behind?

Oct 3, 2026

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5 min read

You're Making More Money. So Why Does It Feel Like You're Falling Behind?

The paycheck got bigger. The breathing room didn't.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Business & Entrepreneurship

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Oscar Rachmansky: From Sneaker Reselling to $40M in Sales

Sep 28, 2026

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5 min read

Oscar Rachmansky: From Sneaker Reselling to $40M in Sales

Oscar Rachmansky wasn't trying to build the next Nike. He noticed something broken behind the sneaker business and built an empire fixing it.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Family & Protection

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One Bad Tuesday Can Wipe Out Your Whole Month — Here's the Cushion Every Family Needs Before It Happens

Sep 26, 2026

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3 min read

One Bad Tuesday Can Wipe Out Your Whole Month — Here's the Cushion Every Family Needs Before It Happens

A car repair. A missed paycheck. One surprise bill. That's all it takes for an ordinary Tuesday to turn into a full-blown financial emergency.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

Estate & Legacy

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If Something Happened to You Tonight, Would Your Family Know What to Do Tomorrow?

Sep 26, 2026

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1 min read

If Something Happened to You Tonight, Would Your Family Know What to Do Tomorrow?

Most families have insurance, accounts, property records, passwords, and important contacts scattered everywhere. The real problem starts when someone else suddenly has to find them.

Dorian Felton
Dorian Felton

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