Low-cost stock-trading platforms have been around for years. E*Trade, Schwab, TDAmeritrade. Continue reading
Investing in Individual Stocks is Cheap and Easy. And Dangerous.
You Just Got Laid Off. What Should You Do Now? The First Two Weeks.
You’ve been laid off. You took my advice to Just Don’t Do Something, Stand There during the first few days. But now, now it’s time to do some stuff.
You Just Got Laid Off. What Should You Do Now? Career Edition.
It can be terrifying to lose a job. Love or hate our job, the majority of us value security, especially when it comes in the economic form. But nothing in life is certain, and while there are fears that exist with the unknown, this disruption has the potential to transform your day job drudgery into a life you love.
Do You Control Your Money? Or Does Your Money Control You? (Video)
You Just Got Laid Off. What Should You Do Now? The First 24 Hours.
Dude. I’m sorry. No bones about it, being laid off sucks and feels rotten. And possibly you feel compelled to do something, anything to improve the situation. But what should you do in the 24 hours immediately after being laid off or fired?
Now You or Future You: Which One Are You Planning For?
With every dollar you have, you make a choice: Do I use it to satisfy me now, or do I use it to satisfy me in the future?
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Financial Considerations If You Want to Go Freelance or Become a Consultant
Are you tempted to quit your job and go freelance or become a consultant, providing the same services that you currently do you at your job?Continue reading
Why You Should Invest Outside of Your 401(k)
Are you already saving at least 15% for retirement, and you’ve already built your emergency fund up to cover 6 months of basic expenses, and you still have extra money to save? This is a great opportunity for a taxable investment account, also called a brokerage account.
Travel Is Important. So Make It Part of Your Plan. (Video)
Are you proud of all the travel you do? Why not?! Travel is wonderful! Make sure you honor that while not unwittingly sacrificing other values and goals in your life.Continue reading
What Should I Do With My Signing Bonus?
Congratulations! You’ve got a job offer! And not only did you get an offer, but the wooing company promises to give you a big fat check on Day 1 to show you how much they care. Yes, the famed Signing Bonus.Continue reading
Yes, You’re Soulmates. But Do You Need a Prenup?
When you hear “prenup,” what do you think of? If you’re like me, it’s a vision an old rich white guy trying to take advantage of a less powerful, younger wife. Or possibly the idea that you’re planning for your marriage to fail. But it turns out, I’ve been rather narrow in my thinking about prenups.Continue reading
Higher Salary or More Equity: Which Should You Choose? (Video)
Working in tech, you likely have had to make this decision at some point. Or you will soon. The answer is not obvious! Nor is it the same for you as it is for someone else.