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The IPO Wealth Windfall: Preparing for Life-Changing Liquidity Events

The notification hits your inbox: your company is going public. Suddenly, those stock options and equity grants that felt abstract...
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Your New Raise Includes A Lot Of Equity, Here Are Your 5 Next Steps

Equity compensation is a unique form of employee benefits, but what does it mean for your finances?  Today we’re looking...

How To Plan For A Windfall

Finances are an emotional topic, especially when the nature of how wealth came to you is unexpected, like receiving an...

How To Plan For A Big Home Renovation

If you’ve been in your home for a substantial amount of time or feel it may need a little facelift,...

How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep (Even When Going Through a Promotion/Getting Stock Awards)

So many people get caught up in dreaming of “more.” More money, time, friends, experiences, etc. But what happens when...

Why Timing the Market Can Hurt You, Especially if You Plan On Leaving Work Early

No one can predict the future. While "experts" can share their predictions, timing the market can ultimately be a (costly)...

My Company Is Going Public, Now What: What To Do With your RSUs

Updated January 2023. Welcome back for Part 3 of our pre-IPO crash course for tech professionals. If you’ve made it...

Have Equity Compensation? 4 Things To Watch Out For Before Year-End

Equity can add complexity to your financial situation. You don’t want to be caught off guard by a surprise tax...

You’re Retired And Not 65, How Can You Pay For Healthcare?

Retirement doesn’t look the same that it did in years past. The typical picture of working for one company for...