My Favorite Way To Use an HSA
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of account one can contribute to if on an eligible High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Different...
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Jan 15, 20235 min
The University of Washington Retirement Options (UWRP, UW VIP, PERS)
As a graduate of the University of Washington, our firm is proud to work with several UW employees. Many of our clients at UW are...
Mar 1, 20214 min
The Benefits of Stock Purchase Plans
If you work at a tech company, there’s a good chance you’re eligible to participate in an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). These...
Mar 1, 20214 min
Navigating the Microsoft 401(k)
Microsoft has a comprehensive benefits package. Many of these benefits have the potential to build a solid financial planning foundation....
Mar 1, 20213 min
Financial Planning in an Uncertain World
In an uncertain world with layoffs, shaky markets, and a global pandemic, what role does financial planning play? Financial planning is...
Mar 1, 20214 min
How to use the Stock Market as a Tool
What if I told you what happens today in the market has no impact on your goals? Would it change the way you invest and think about the...
Mar 1, 20215 min
How to Build Wealth
So, how do you build wealth? Contrary to what you may have heard, picking the best stocks and market timing really does not work. In this...
Mar 1, 20215 min
Employee Stock Options 101
As an employee at a tech company, biotech, or startup, there’s a good chance you may be granted stock options. Having a plan for this...
Mar 1, 20215 min
An Intro to Behavioral Finance
Between 1997 and 2016 the S&P 500 had an average annual performance of 7.68% yet the average performance of an equity investor during...
Mar 1, 20214 min
My Company's Stock is Killing it. Why Diversify?
Times are good for many companies, especially for some large tech companies. Stock prices seem to be going up consistently and a few...
Mar 1, 20214 min
5 Financial Planning Strategies for Millennials
Real financial planning for millennials is a bit more extensive than just contributing to your 401(k) and investing in low-cost index...
Mar 1, 20213 min
Investment Planning - Think Globally
With US stocks outperforming non-US stocks in recent years, some investors might be questioning the benefits of investing in...
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