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Should I Participate in ESPP at Work? 5 Situations to Consider.

Should I Participate in ESPP at Work? 5 Situations to Consider.

When you think about your employer benefits a question you should ask yourself is “Should I participate in ESPP at work?” If you have this...
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Money Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance

Money Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance

This is the second in a three-part blog series on do you have the right money mindset for financial success. As your CFP it is...
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Do You Have the Right Financial Mindset for Success?

Do You Have the Right Financial Mindset for Success?

Success in life as it is in finance I believe is primarily driven by mindset. World Famous business and self-help coach Tony Robbins and others...
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Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Part 2, Tech Bubble Redux

Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Part 2, Tech Bubble Redux

The US economy is down, but the US stock market is up, and now valuations are at about the all-time highs we last saw in...
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Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Stock Market vs. Reality.

Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Stock Market vs. Reality.

On July 30th, the US released the worst statistics on economic growth in its history. In the 2nd quarter of this year, US Gross Domestic...
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Should I Sell My RSUs When They Vest? Not In These 2 Situations.

Should I Sell My RSUs When They Vest? Not In These 2 Situations.

How does the majority of the internet answer the question of should I sell my Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) when they vest?  Almost always with...
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How to Handle RSUs: Understanding your Emotions

How to Handle RSUs: Understanding your Emotions

There are a plethora of guides on how to handle RSUs from a financial planning and tax efficiency perspective. However, few have taken a look...
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SBA Small Business Loans and Alternative Sources for Cash Strapped Business Owners

SBA Small Business Loans and Alternative Sources for Cash Strapped Business Owners

The Novel Coronavirus has affected the world’s economy and business owners in a tremendously staggering way. Government mandates for sheltering in place and requiring only...
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A Guide to the Stimulus Package for COVID-19 Impacted Individuals and Families

A Guide to the Stimulus Package for COVID-19 Impacted Individuals and Families

The stimulus package for COVID-19 was signed into law by President Trump on Friday, March 27th, 2020. The act is extremely broad and impacts everyone...
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The COVID-19 Bear Market: Observations and Opportunities

The COVID-19 Bear Market: Observations and Opportunities

Soooo… I think we can all agree these last few weeks have not been a fun time to be an investor navigating the COVID-19 bear...
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RSU Tax Rate Is Exactly The Same As Your Paycheck

RSU Tax Rate Is Exactly The Same As Your Paycheck

One of the biggest benefits of working for a tech company is receiving equity. As a CFP, it is one of my favorite and most...
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Interest Rates Aren’t Actually Very Low Right Now

Interest Rates Aren’t Actually Very Low Right Now

Last Thursday, the yield on the US 30-year treasury bond fell below 2% for the first time in history, breaking its previous record set in...
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