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If you work in tech, there’s a good chance a meaningful portion of your income doesn’t show up in your regular paycheck. It shows up as RSUs. Stock options. ESPPs. Equity that may—or may not—translate into real wealth over time. And that’s where things get complicated. That’s because equity compensation isn’t just “extra income.” It’s a set of financial decisions with real tax implications, real risk, and real opportunity—especially in a place like Seattle, where […]
Living on your own comes with new expenses, so you must prepare your finances ahead of time. Independence is a fantastic thing, but enjoying that new freedom can be more expensive than you think. Here is how to prepare your budget for moving out. The post How to Budget Moving Out for the First Time appeared first on The Budget Mom.
I’m still doing a some catching up with sharing budget updates. Thankfully, I keep our budget pretty well up-to-date in YNAB even if I’m slow to post the updates on my website. We’ve had some financial challenges recently (with more on the horizon) that have had me feeling stressed. Still, the thought of facing these challenges without a budget would make my stress level go through the roof. In good times and bad, I thankful […]
Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s a full life reset. Even when it’s the right decision, even when it’s amicable on both sides, it can leave you feeling untethered. The routines, assumptions, and plans you once relied on have dramatically changed—sometimes all at once. And in the middle of all of that, there’s a very real, very practical question underneath it all: What happens to my finances now? You might be sorting through paperwork, […]
It’s been a while since I’ve given just a general update on what we’ve got going on. And with some really big plans like moving to Asheville on the agenda, I thought it might be a good time to bring you up to speed. Besides our big move, we’ve got some fun international trips we’re working on getting on the books over the next couple of years that we’re already super-excited about! Just to make […]