15 Simple Year-End Tax Planning Strategies (2020)

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

A lot has occurred in 2020 that could impact your tax planning. Regardless of the chaos that has occurred, there are still huge tax strategies you may implement before the end of the year. Here are 15 Simple Year-End Tax Planning Strategies that can help you control your taxes. (This list is a quick overview with basic information on each scenario. I completed additional strategy guides that dig into some of the more complex strategies…

Pros and Cons of Job Hopping in Tech

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Do you have a past of job-hopping or are you considering making your first hop? Normally, this may be frowned upon by future employers, but if you are in tech, it is so common that it’s not nearly the blemish it would be in other industries. Even though it’s not something to be concerned about with your future tech employment opportunities, there are still a few things to consider.  Pros of Job Hopping in Tech…

What Should I Do with the Uber Stock Lock-Up Expiration?

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Have you been anxiously awaiting the Uber stock lock-up expiration? This week is sure to be an interesting time period for Uber stockholders. Almost half of which have been UNABLE to sell their Uber stock due to the lock-up period associated with Uber’s initial IPO. Are you one of those individuals? If you happen to be an employee, you are also dealing with the unique situation that occurred due to your RSUs vesting when Uber…