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Is ChatGPT Wrong? Do RSU Vests Trigger Wash Sales Part 2
Hi, My name is Andre. I’m a semi-retired, ex-tech worker, who spends his time arguing with people on the internet about wash sales. Someone tol…
Does RSU Vesting Impact Wash Sales?
Understand how wash sales affect RSU vesting with real 2025 Meta examples. Learn when losses are disallowed, how cost basis adjustments work, and wha…
Andre's Monthly Roundup - April 2025
What I wrote, shared, and got quoted on this month — from $5.65M FIRE projections to WSJ quotes, market drops, and 750K-view LinkedIn posts.
FIRE in San Francisco: Updated Projections After Taxes, Social Security, and Housing Scenarios
I received many questions after concluding in my post “How Much is Enough to FIRE in San Francisco” that $5,654,000 was enough to cover m…
Meet Extra Guac: A Free Year of ProjectionLab, Lunch Money, Mezzi, Carry Solo 401k, Discounts on Fr…
Since February 4th, I’ve been thinking about what a “FIRE Bundle” could look like.
Meet Extra Guac: A Free Year of ProjectionLab, Lunch Money, Kubera, Mezzi, Carry Solo 401k, and More
Since February 4th, I’ve been thinking about what a “FIRE Bundle” could look like.
Meet Extra Guac: A Free Year of ProjectionLab, Lunch Money, Kubera, Mezzi, Carry Solo 401k, Discoun…
Since February 4th, I’ve been thinking about what a “FIRE Bundle” could look like.
FAANG FIRE w/ Extra Guac: A Free Year of ProjectionLab, Lunch Money, Mezzi, Carry Solo 401k, Discou…
I’ve been thinking about what a “FIRE Bundle” could look like.
April Tariff Tumble Reactions
Markets tumbled, tech got punched, and tariffs made headlines. Here’s how I’m thinking about it—and what I’m actually doing w…