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The University of Washington Retirement Options

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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