Millennials and Gen-Z’ers are facing a financial landscape that is very different from the one their parents and grandparents grew up in. At times it may seem bleak: the cost of living is rising, wages are stagnant, and student loan debt is at an all-time high. But even with these challenges, young people still have plenty of ways to overcome the obstacles they face and they can learn to build wealth at a young age.

Tax planning builds wealth. You may not be familiar with the term, but tax planning is the analysis of an individual’s or business’ financial situation to ensure that all elements work together to allow the payment of the lowest taxes possible. It is generally done towards the end of the year, but its not too late to plan for this year. Proper tax planning can help you retain and make the most of your income to build your assets and wealth.

The current US personal debt, including mortgages, has reached $14 trillion, with a total annual income of $19.68 trillion. That works out to a median household yearly income of $79,900 with total debt of $145,000. So is there a magic formula for paying off debt? The answer is yes, but how each household approaches this will vary, depending on the details of their interest rates, duration of loans, income, other expenses, opportunities for relief, credit available, and level of debt.