Techie Personal Finance Bootcamp

Updated: 20 Dec 2023 • 85 episodes
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I help tech employees use their finances to create the life of their dreams by helping you take your financial confidence to the next level!Are you a tech employee who wants to learn how to better manage your finances?Working in tech you may experience extreme pay increases, which may allow you the ability to accomplish goals you've only dreamed of. However, if mismanaged, you can also find yourself stressed out and under pressure to increase your income in order to fit your lifestyle.The good news, is through education and a little bit of determination, you have the power to control your future and create your best life.Not only will we cover basic personal finance concepts, but we'll dive deep into tech specific benefits and issues that I regularly help my clients build strategies to maximize. (Examples: working for start ups, restricted stock units, stock options, and layoffs) Also, on a regular basis, I will have special guests that will highlight their stories with unique stories about their tech experiences.

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In this episode, you"ll learn the answer to the following questions about how your employer stock impacts your taxes, as well as, charitable giving strategies: What Is The Difference Between A Private And Public CompanyThe Most Common Types Of Employer Stock PlansHow Your Employer Stock Is TaxedEmployer Stock Strategie

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In this episode, you"ll learn the answer to the following questions about how your retirement accounts impact your taxes, as well as, how to correctly make Backdoor ROTH contributions. What Is A Traditional Retirement Account What Is A ROTH Retirement AccountDo I Make Too Much To Contribute To Certain Retirement Accoun

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Taxes can be complex and confusing, but it"s important to understand them so you can pay the correct amount and take advantage of all the deductions and credits you"re eligible for. In this episode, we"ll cover everything you need to know about your taxes, from the basics to more advanced strategies. Topics covered:Wha

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In this episode, we interview Andrew Hedges, a career changer, startup co-founder, and non-profit co-founder. We talk about his journey from traditional employment to tech, the mission of his startup Assistiv Labs, the most misunderstood thing about accessibility, and advice for founders and co-founders. We also discus

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This is a part of the non-profit series where I highlight great members of the tech community who play a significant role in running a non-profit. Valerie is a self-taught developer who is now an engineering manager and the founder of Tech by Choice, a non-profit that helps underrepresented groups enter, stay and thriv

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Can you imagine building a thriving career in tech, overcoming societal stigmas, and then going ahead to establish a non-profit to help others do the same? That"s exactly what our guest today, Rick Wolter, has done, and he joins us to share his inspiring journey. Rick shares how he went from being basically tech illite

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