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What is a Financial Plan, and How Do I Make One?

Harness Wealth

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Tender Offers: A Comprehensive Guide for Startup Employees

Harness Wealth

Equity compensation is a popular strategy used by startups to attract and retain top talent, and it can sometimes result in significant financial rewards for founders and employees alike. However, realizing the value of equity can be rare, particularly when the company has no immediate plans to go public.

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Personal finance links: long forgotten subscriptions

Abnormal Returns

podcasts.apple.com) Eric Newcomer talks with Rey Flemings, the CEO of the YC-backed startup Myria which serves the ultra-wealthy. radreads.co) Planning You can't accomplish all your financial goals at once. wealthfoundme.com) How to speak financial planning. Just relax.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (September 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

This month's edition kicks off with the news that WiserAdvisor, one of the longest-running lead generation services in the industry, has acquired IndyFin, a startup advisor rating platform that had aspired to be the 'Yelp for Advisors' – which on the one hand provides WiserAdvisor with an opportunity to jump into the business of client reviews (..)

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Switching Jobs and Your Startup Equity: What You Need to Know

Harness Wealth

If you’re a startup employee, chances are you earn stock options or grants as part of your compensation package. Startups typically follow a three to four year vesting schedule, with shares gradually being distributed monthly after one full year on the job (that one-year mark is known as the cliff).

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Adviser links: technical skill

Abnormal Returns

investmentnews.com) 401(k) plans Auto-enrollment helps boost 401(k) participation rates, the most for men. cnbc.com) Startup 401(k) provider Blooom has abruptly closed its doors. wsj.com) Planning The ways that a financial planner can add value for a client are nearly limitless. Here are 101 action items.

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The Ultimate Guide to State Residency and Tax Planning for Startup Founders and Remote Tech Employees

Harness Wealth

QSBS recognition for startup founders If you’re a startup founder, one of the most important tax considerations for you will be Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) Recognition. Consult with a Harness Tax Advisor to best determine how state and local tax laws may impact your specific situation.

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