Key Points: Economic Predictions and Investment Landscape Investing can be a complicated process, especially when it’s influenced by the economic policies of administrations like those of Trump and Biden. In an environment where economists’ predictions of recessions gain significant attention, it’s crucial to take a step back and understand the potential emotional costs of hasty […]
Financial Behavior
Anti-Financial Planning; a New Paradigm
Anti-Financial Planning; a New Paradigm
We all know the typical drill when it comes to financial planning: set your goals, create a plan, and stick to it. But what if I told you there’s a different approach that might resonate better with you, especially if traditional goal-setting hasn’t worked out so well in the past? Enter the world of “anti-goals.” […]
Stock Options Vs. RSUs: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Equity Compensation
Stock Options Vs. RSUs: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Equity Compensation
Key Points The world of equity compensation can be a confusing landscape to navigate. With multiple options such as Employee Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on the table, it can be a challenge to understand the ins and outs of each. So, let’s delve deeper into these two popular forms of equity compensation […]
What is Equity-Based Compensation?
What is Equity-Based Compensation?
Key Points Before reading this article, keep in mind that no two financial plans are the same and what you do with your ISOs, ESPP, RSUs (etc) may be completely different than what someone else should do. Also remember that this article is explicitly education and not a recommendation of what you should do. Before […]
3 Simple Steps For Beginners to Get Started Investing
3 Simple Steps For Beginners to Get Started Investing
Key Points Written by Blaine Thiederman MBA, CFP. Founder of Progress Wealth Management Introduction: Although the stock market has served millions of investors for over a century, recent years have shown me that investments such as stocks are often misunderstood, misused, and even abused. The great bull market of 1982–1999 came to a screeching halt […]