About The Book

What if financial planning could be simplified into just three categories?

about book

THE thREE BUCKETs

In The Three Buckets, Rodney Stuart Ferguson introduces a powerful framework that organizes every financial asset into one of three tax environments:

  • Taxable
  • Tax-Deferred
  • Tax-Free


Understanding how these three buckets work can dramatically change the way you build, protect, and distribute wealth.

This book goes beyond theory—offering real-world insights from over 40 years in the financial industry. It uncovers the hidden tax challenges that quietly impact long-term wealth and provides practical strategies to help you make more informed financial decisions.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Whether you’re a financial advisor, business owner, investor, or simply someone who wants to better understand money, this book provides a clear and actionable roadmap.

Solve the tax problem… and the money takes care of itself.