At FPC, we believe that financial planning is not a one-and-done type of process. As a rule, it is not advisable to focus on any one element of your financial life at a time. This is because money touches pretty much every aspect of who
Even during the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, we all have something to be grateful for. Studies have shown that gratitude can have a monumental, positive impact on your mental and physical health. According to Harvard Medical School: “In positive psychology research, gratitude is
The holiday season creates an overwhelmingly positive sense of gratitude and an appreciation for all that we have. It’s natural to want to use a portion of what you have to positively impact the lives of others. Many people choose to donate during this time
It’s no secret that life is capable of throwing financial curveballs. We’ve all been hit by a bill we didn’t expect or had to sell company stock at a disadvantaged tax position to cover a hefty tax bill. Most of these unexpected expenses directly impact
Many people spend their entire lives saving for retirement but don’t put very much thought into how they’ll convert that nest egg into an income once they take the leap. The truth is that putting together a well thought out withdrawal strategy can save you a
Many people are asking whether or not now is a good time to refinance their mortgage – and with good reason! Locking in a mortgage at a lower interest rate can dramatically reduce the amount of money you pay over time. However, refinancing isn’t for
Welcome to the final article in our stock option series! Over the past several weeks, we’ve been tackling the ins and outs of employee stock options. If you missed it, don’t forget to check out the first three articles in this series: How To Take
Welcome back! Over the past several weeks, we’ve been tackling the ins and outs of employee stock options. If you missed it, don’t forget to check out the first two articles in this series: How To Take Control Of Your Employee Stock Options: An Introduction
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a type of compensation that many employers in Silicon Valley offer their employees as an incentive to continue with the company for a given length of time. The RSUs “vest” after a predetermined number of years, at which time they’re
Stock options are used by many tech companies from start-ups to stable enterprises, but often in really different ways. Here at FPC, our goal is to help you discover your wealth’s full potential, and understanding your stock options is a big part of that. We