The Impossible Money Question: Should I Buy a House?
Bonus – How to Make the Impossible Achievable for You There is one question I struggle with more than any other. It’s impossible to answer. Should I buy a house? On the surface it’s easy. Buying a house is a good long-term move. There are tax benefits. You get to deduct your mortgage interest and […]
Why married female founders should have slush funds
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Having your own stash of cash can strengthen your marriage. Most people would agree that communication and transparency are key tenets of any healthy marriage, but are there any secrets worth keeping from your spouse? What […]
Why Married Women Should Have Separate Finances
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Maintaining a sense of financial independence is important for both your happiness and your money. Many of the big life decisions you make substantially impact your finances. But one decision that yields arguably the largest financial […]
Feeling burnt out? Consider taking a career break
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] How to properly take time away from work to benefit your career and financial goals. There’s a special kind of burnout professionals in knowledge-based tech careers grapple with. Building a successful career on your mind and […]
You’ll want to take a close look at your car insurance plan after reading this
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Not all auto coverage limits are created equal. There’s a good chance your plan won’t fully cover your next accident. My in-laws recently had an auto accident, and while they were fortunate to walk away safe, […]
Secure Your Loved Ones’ Future: 529 Plans & Secure 2.0 Changes for Educational Expenses
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] How can I help my loved ones with educational expenses? 529 Plans & Secure 2.0 Changes! We all want the best for our kids, family members, and those special to us. One of the best ways to start off our […]
The Basics of Financial Independence, Explained for Busy Professionals
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Here’s how to make your job something you choose rather than something you need. We discuss financial independence a lot on this blog, but what exactly do we mean by that? For starters, financial […]
Exercise Stock Options After Leaving: the 90-Day Limit
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your days at the company are numbered. Maybe you’ve gotten a job elsewhere, been laid off, or are taking that long-awaited sabbatical. Unfortunately, you’ve just realized that moving on to the next thing wasn’t as easy as sending goodbye messages to […]
Leaving Your Company? By Hire or Fire – Here Are Your Top 3 Tax Considerations
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] We’re all seeing it: It feels like every other week there’s another LinkedIn announcement of one company or another downsizing its workforce, especially in the tech industry. Which means a lot of people have already had to switch their […]