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Prioritizing Employee Savings and Retirement Benefits

If you’re lucky enough to work for one of the many tech companies that offer multiple ways to save money, you may be wondering which programs to prioritize. Microsoft employees, for instance, have the good fortune of having access to a pre-tax/Roth 401(k), after-tax 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)….

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23. The Gender Pay Gap Around Equity Compensation with Brooke Harley

According to a study by Rutgers Institute, 24% of male employees hold employer stock options while only 17% of female employees do.  Looking at it from a dollars and cents perspective, in 2018, the average value of a stock option for a male employee wa…

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21. Accessing the Value of Your Concentrated Stock Position with Anthony LoBalbo

There are ways that you can access the value of your concentrated stock positions and avoid the huge tax bill.  In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge sits down with Anthony LoBalbo, regional manager with Schwab Bank,

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20. Managing the Tax Implications of Your Employer Stock and Options with Megan Gorman

Taxes are something that we will never be able to fully avoid, so it is imperative that we understand how they are going to impact all aspects of our finances, and prepare to manage them to pay as little as possible.  In this episode,

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19. Financial Planning Rules that Everyone With Employer Stock & Options Need to Know with Bruce Brumberg

Oftentimes, there is a significant gap between the information that companies who offer stock based comp to their employees think they are providing versus the amount of information those employees feel that they receive.

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18. The Importance of Diversification When Managing Your Employer Stock & Options with Bill Dillhoefer

Your equity compensation can have an outsized impact on your overall portfolio, so it is key to set your strategy ahead of time and find tools that will help you stick to your plan to diversify. In this episode,

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17. The Basics of Equity Compensation with Amy Reback

Navigating the world of equity compensation can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to. As a participant in an equity compensation plan, a good place to start is by getting acquainted with your plan document and its various terms and conditions.

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14. Investing in Alternative Assets Through Self-Directed IRAs with Patrick Hagen

What else exists that you could be investing your dollars into, other than traditional investments? How about a franchise, real-estate or even cryptocurrency? In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge is joined by Patrick Hagen,

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12. Your 401(k) Is Not Your Piggy Bank – with Malcolm Ethridge

When it comes to your 401(k) plan, you want to keep your hands off for as long as possible. The longer those funds can compound and grow, the better. In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge speaks about his recent blog that left a few people uneasy about the…

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11. Turning to Franchising as a Second Act – with Boynton Weekes

The world of franchising includes more than just fast food In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge is joined by Boynton Weekes, a franchise business consultant with FranNet. Malcolm and Boynton take a deep dive into all things franchising,

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10. From Basketball Superstar to Venture Capital Rookie with Alana Beard

Have you ever been curious what a basketball star does once they have left the game?  In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge is joined by WNBA champion Alana Beard. Listen in as they discuss Alana’s journey to professional basketball and her recent pivot in…

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8. The Return of the Retail Investor with Chris Hill

Since the onset of the pandemic, we have seen a renewed interest in the markets from so-called retail investors – otherwise known as Mom-and-Pop or Main Street investors.  What does this mean for the markets long-term? In this episode,

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2. Is Now the Time for Crypto with Samson Williams

Everyone is saying now is the time to buy cryptocurrency. Is it something you should invest in? In this episode, Malcolm is joined by Samson Williams, a professor and world renowned speaker on FinTech, Blockchain, and cryptocurrency.

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