Choosing your investments for your 401(k) is an intimidating part of your financial planning. When I ask clients what strategy they used to choose their investments is “I picked the investments that had the highest returns” or “I just did the default”. Having an investment blueprint is crucial in grounding your investment decisions. Without a well thought out investment process, you will be more likely to do the wrong thing at the wrong time. I…
De<Coding> RSUs Video Option RSUs are a popular form of tech employee benefits and can make up a huge portion of your income. In this episode, I cover the basics and advanced strategies: What are RSUs RSU Grants How are RSUs Taxed Risks of RSUs How to Determine Your Risk Level Strategies: New RSUs Strategies: Old RSUs Advanced RSU Strategies YouTube LinkRelated Resources:RSU Strategy GuideRSU Tax Calculator Non-Qualified Stock Options Vs RSUs
Timing the Market Show Notes A common question I receive is “is now a good time to invest in the market”. This episode was actually inspired by a conversation I had with a friend/listener of the show. In this episode I’ll cover: Average investor performance versus the “market” 9 Human behavior biases How to avoid these biases The conversation that inspired this episode Hindsight review on past market commentary Non-market examples of growth and recessions…