Today I am going to answer a frequently asked question... “What differentiates you from other firms?” This is always one of my favorite questions to get asked by a prospective client on a Right Fit Call; in part because of WHEN it is being asked.
There's a difference between HOPING that you will become financially independent and doing what it takes to get there. In my experience in working with my personal CPA and estate attorney, I've come to realize that cost is only a factor in the absence of value. In those relationships, where I'm the client, if I feel I'm getting the value that I want, I am HAPPY to pay these professionals their keep. They are doing work I can't do, don't want to do, and are going above and beyond to take care of me? Yup, I'm a happy camper.
Making a "dangerous" amount of money is a real thing. If your income in 2020 was in the $150,000-$500,000 range you want to continue reading. If you're making $75k-$80k you probably have to have a pretty good handle on how much you're spending, how much you're saving and what is left over each month because you have to. There's not so much "extra" and so it requires you to be extra diligent about how you are spending your money (even more so if you're committed to a savings goal).
If you work in tech and media it is likely you’ve been granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of your compensation package. Being on the receiving end of Restricted Stock Units is a wonderful thing. Especially if you are a young professional.
If you work in tech as its likely that Restricted Stock Units are a part of your Equity Compensation package. Making decisions around your RSUs can be overwhelming. Read this blog to learn more about how RSUs can can impact your financial plan.
Today I am rounding up my 5 key takeaways on the proposed legislation that may affect some of the tax planning strategies we often implement with our HENRY clients, such as the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA.