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Meta Eng RSU Pay Stub Breakdown
In today’s post we will take a look at three different Meta Engineers’ pay stubs from their recent RSU vest to break down how the RSUs ar…
Meta Drops RSU Refreshers 10% or More
Summary: Fresh off 5% “performance” related layoffs, Meta is making additional changes that will impact survivors.
Learning to Stop Hating Ramit Sethi
The FAANG FIRE Bookclub just finished our discussion of Ramit Sethi’s “Money for Couples”.
Direct Indexing Experiment Update
It has been more than 6 months since I invested $100,000 into a Direct Index that tracks the S&P 500. I share how it went and why I decided to ad…
Simplification of My Financial Accounts
One of my goals for the year is to simplify my financial life. To turn a web of connected accounts into something that is easily understood without a…
Total Compensation and RSU Dashboard 2025
My mission with this newsletter is to empower fellow tech workers with the optionality of time that reaching financial independence brings.
2025 FAANG FIRE Cheat Sheet
Here is a cheat sheet of financial information to reference of the year. It includes 2025 tax brackets, 401k limits, and more.
Closing the Financial Door on 2024
Wrap up 2024 with these essential tasks, tax tips, and investment insights from a seasoned FAANG FIRE pro. Get ready for 2025 with smarter, more stra…
Happy Vesting + RSU Workshop
This week, many of you will be having RSUs landing in your brokerage account. If you felt stuck on what options you have, this post will go through a…
Estimating Your 2024 Tax Bill
I was annoyed that the online calculator I previously used to estimate my taxes wasn’t updated for 2024 tax data. So I decided to just build on…
You Need an Estate Plan
If you are reading this, you probably need an estate plan. If you have children, live in states like California, you owe it to your family to have an…
15k Subscriber Live Q&A Friday!
FAANG FIRE celebration! With 15k subscribers, we're diving into FIRE insights, top growth milestones, and strategies for financial independence. Don'…
Meta Benefits, RSU Details, 401k Match, and more
Discover everything you need to know about Meta's exceptional employee benefits. From competitive compensation and stock grants to generous parental …
The FAANG FIRE Audience Insights
The initial data for the 2024 FAANG FIRE audience survey is in. More time is needed for the full analysis, but this post includes all the initial hig…
FAANG FIRE Book Club
There was overwhelming support for a broadly FIRE themed book club! We’ll cover a mix of classic staples like The Simple Path to Wealth by JL C…
Reader Analytics Survey + Book Club
This is the first annual FAANG FIRE reader survey. Were you ever curious whoreads FAANG FIRE and how you compare? How many are already FIRE? Whatare …
HSAs are 🔥: Health Savings Accounts for Early Retirement
This year my family switched from our EPO health insurance plan to a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Volatility Is Back on the Menu
Volatility is back, but for long-term investors, it’s business as usual. Focus on your goals, stick to your plan, and avoid panic decisions. Re…