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Financial planning insights, ideas, and observations.
The Microsoft 401(k)
Learn more about your Microsoft 401(k)—investment options, employer match, Roth vs. Traditional, and strategies for long-term financial planning.
An Age-Old Question: Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Retirement Account Contributions?
Compare Traditional (pre-tax) vs. Roth (post-tax) contributions. Learn which option may fit your tax strategy and retirement goals.
Are You Soft Saving For Soft Living?
Explore the “Soft Living, Soft Saving” trend—how to balance a modern financial mindset with mindful saving, budgeting, and planning for both today and tomorrow. #softlife
Ready to Exercise? Non-Qualified Stock Options and Incentive Stock Options
Unpack NQSOs vs. ISOs: their tax treatment, AMT implications, holding rules, and how to align options with your financial planning goals.
Hello, Sustainable Investing! Please Meet Ecoanxiety.
Explore sustainable investing basics, how ESG aligns your values with portfolios, and how it may help ease eco-anxiety through purposeful financial planning.
The Sandwich Generation: Thoughts from the Middle
Are you supporting both children and aging parents? Sandwich generation families are under financial pressure. Learn about some ideas to ease the pressure.
Layoffs Coming? Control What You Can Control
Are you facing job uncertainty? Learn what you can address proactively, like an emergency fund, flexible budgeting, and a benefits review. Strategic guidance to stay resilient after layoffs.
You've Got Money Baggage, And You Don't Even Know It.
Discover how "money baggage,” ingrained habits from childhood, can affect your financial decisions.
What is a Financial Planner?
Learn what a financial planner does, how they differ from financial advisors, and the importance of credentials, fee structures, and fiduciary duty.
WA Cares. Do You?
Understand Washington’s WA Cares Fund, long-term care benefits, payroll deductions, eligibility, and things to consider.
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