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.
Buying a house is a big deal. You want to make sure you don't get sway by common myths and know the real questions that you need to answer to begin to build a plan that gives you confidence.
Before becoming a programmer, Stephanie Ogburn's first career was as a public radio journalist covering science and the environment.
Stephanie shares her experience making the career transition:
I have a really great guest for today’s episode. His name is Cory Pease and his story proves that second chances really do exist. Cory is a felon who also recently successfully started his software e…
A common question I receive is "is now a good time to invest in the market".
This episode was actually inspired by a conversation I had with a friend/listener of the show.
In this episode I'll cover:
Stephen actually has a background in financial services and entrepreneurship. He shares how his previous experiences inspired him to build a Startup Engine (ecosystem development system).
Summary of t…
If you are in tech, you have probably heard of cryptocurrency, but should it be a part of your financial plan?
To shed some light on this I will address the following:
Sami Gardner is not your typical career coach. Her unique background and skills have allowed her to build multiple income streams while traveling the world as a digital nomad.
Hold onto your seat beca…
In honor of Independence Day, I was inspired to record a Early Retirement / Financial Independence Podcast.
After listening to the show, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do in order to se…
Today's guest, Charles Max Wood, discusses his career path from initially thinking programming was dumb to realizing how programming can make life easier, to his aggressive goal of providing a podcas…
I know how overwhelming it can be to have access to a 401(k), but be intimidated that you don't have any idea and probably not even the time to understand why you need one or how they work.
After list…
Guest, Kathy Haselmaier shares so many great perspectives on her career and raising children. Here are a few of the topics covered:
Most Americans are spending way more than they should just to keep up with their friends and family. This causes their finances to be out of line with what truly is important to them. If this rings t…
An intro to personal finance:
Money impacts every aspect of your life, if you want to acknowledge it or not. We will cover why money exists, trade-offs and alternatives, self-awareness, how to create …
Nick comes from a family developers, so it wasn't a shock when he started his tech career.
However, his career journey took a dramatic change when he was faced with a life-threatening and life-changin…
In this episode I outline the major challenges facing tech employees in their 20's & 30's that play an important role in their life.
These challenges don't just impact your financial confidence, but …