Archive - FAANG FIRE

The Marriage Penalty Impacting FAANG

Would you consider not getting married to your partner for an extra $10,000 per year? That is a very real question that high earning dual income couples…

Jul 9 •

June 2024

Where to Put $100k in Savings Per Year

FAANG Savings Prioritization. Discover strategic investment scenarios for mid-level FAANG employees and tech professionals looking to optimize $100k in…

Jun 24 •

Mega Backdoor Roth IRAs & 401k True Ups

You have heard your colleagues talk about this “Mega Back Door Roth” thing? Or perhaps you read about it here on FAANG FIRE and thought it was some…

Jun 3 •

May 2024

Your RSU Questions Answered

Over the past year I have hosted multiple free live Q&As to help answer your pressing RSU questions. I thought it would be helpful to pull all the RSU…

May 21 •

How Much is Enough to FIRE in San Francisco?

Welcome to the second part of the series where I am trying to identify how much is “enough” to retire early in San Francisco. Two years ago I had…

May 1 •

April 2024

The 3 Tax Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

Hey FAANG FIRE! I just returned from 7 days in Oahu, Hawaii. All contributing towards my goal of increasing spend on vacation that I mentioned in my…

Apr 15 •

How Much We Spend as a Family in San Francisco

How much is “enough” if my family of 3 wants to retire early in San Francisco? This post will walk you through how I am currently approaching this very…

Apr 3 •

March 2024

FIRE Lessons From ex-AMZN Director Dave Anderson

Today we get to talk with someone whose own FAANG FIRE journey and personal philosophy mirrored much of my own— only with a three-year head start.

Mar 21 •

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Officially Semi-FIRE'd!

I have been dancing around this for the past few months. Let’s go ahead and make it official.

Mar 14 •

Strategies for Diversifying Away from FAANG+ Company Stock

Methods to Reduce Single Stock Concentration

Mar 7 •

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February 2024

Fertility Benefits in Tech: Double Lines

Want to know which FAANG benefit I am personally most grateful for?

Feb 27 •

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Dividends Are Not Free Money

Gain insights into the nuances of dividend taxation and how they impact your investment strategy. Understand the difference between qualified and…

Feb 19 •

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