Are you fully optimizing your Google 401(k) and GSU grants?

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In this episode Allison (CFP®) and Ben (CRPS®) explain key financial planning opportunities and common mistakes for Google employees around the Google 401(k) and Google equity compensation (GSUs/RSUs). Google has a lot of nuance and customization in these vehicles, which can be powerful. But with more nuance and customization comes more complexity. Don't miss out on efficiences or make avoidable tax mistakes!

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00:00 Intro

02:29 The Google 401(k) - Overivew

02:51 401(k) - Contribution Layer

04:26 After Tax Auto Enrollment

05:44 401(k) - Tax Layer

10:05 Generous Match And Vesting

11:51 401(k) - Investment Layer

17:00 Equity Comp Basics GSUs

18:30 Monthly Vesting Tax Impact

20:42 Withholding And Tax Planning

22:43 Diversifying Employer Stock

25:05 Wrap Up

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Your Portfolio Might Be Worth Less After Taxes (Here’s Why)

Great investment management isn’t just about picking strong holdings — it’s about proactively managing the tax impact of those holdings, especially in taxable investment accounts. Without a tax plan, investors can end up paying the IRS far more than necessary when they eventually use the account.

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The HSA “Shadow Roth IRA” Strategy: How to Turn Medical Receipts Into Future Tax-Free Income.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are uniquely “triple tax advantaged” accounts. And there are more ways than one to ues them effectively. Today we'll walk through three levels of using an HSA and dive into an advanced planning strategy we're dubbing the "Shadow Roth IRA" (or "Level 3").

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00:00 Introduction

02:15 Key Terminology

05:04 Level One: Spend As You Go

06:58 Level Two: Invest And Grow

11:31 Who Should Try Level Three

12:52 Level Three: Shadow Roth Receipt Strategy

16:25 Early Retirement Tax Planning

18:44 Documentation And Penalties

21:14 Wrap Up And Next Steps

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Too often people stay loyal to a financial advisor even after their financial life has outgrown the advisor’s service model. In this episode we’re contrasting investment-only relationships with proactive, comprehensive planning that integrates taxes, estate, insurance, and coordination with a CPA.

Do you see any of these flags in your own financial advisor relationship? Reach out for a complimentary strategy assessment!

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Is your investing strategy more like going to the gym or visiting the casino?

In the latest episode of the Abundance Mindset, we make a case for disciplined, consistent investing and share data about how disciplined approaches beat emotion-driven market timing. We explain dollar-cost averaging as a de-risking approach that accepts uncertainty and can be useful for both ongoing contributions and deploying lump sums over time.

If you want to take the emotion out of investing and instead build a routine that helps you quietly win over time, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Introduction

00:59 Gym vs Casino Mindset

02:04 Information Noise and Hot Takes

03:18 Why Market Corrections Help Savers

03:38 Dollar Cost Averaging

04:46 De Risking Large Lump Sums

05:50 The Trap of Waiting

06:47 Supporting Research on DCA

11:11 Plan First Then Invest

14:35 Silent Wins Over Flashy Tips

15:55 Wrap Up

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Have You Outgrown Your DIY Financial Plan? An Evaluation Framework.

Have you fallen prey to the “shadow tax of inaction”? Today we step through a three part framework to help listeners evaluate whether it may be time to hire a professional to elevate your financial life. Ultimately, hiring an advisor should remove complexity and capacity constraints while restoring confidence that you're doing the right thing.

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We're talking ALL about stock concentration risk! Specifically, we're focusing on how equity compensation can tie a person’s paycheck, bonus, and net worth to the same employer. The goal isn’t necessarily to eliminate risk or discourage investing in your employer. Rather, we propose using guardrails instead of gut feelings to objectively manage concentration.

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Are your Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) building a path to wealth, or are they an accidental tax trap?

In this episode of The Abundance Mindset, Ben and Andrew dive into the high-stakes world of ISOs. They break down the terminology, the tax advantages, and the key strategies used to optimize these grants.

ISOs offer some of the best tax benefits in equity compensation—but only if you understand the rules. From managing the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) to navigating the 90-day rule when leaving a company, we cover the essential levers you need to pull.

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