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$75k Wiser: Recovering from Bad Financial Decisions

$75k Wiser: Recovering from Bad Financial Decisions

Erik Goodge, CFP® | Jun 28, 2022

How does one recover from bad financial decisions? Is it even possible? I know it is, because I did it.

My Favorite Finance and Investing Books in May

My Favorite Finance and Investing Books in May

Erik Goodge | May 31, 2021

Here’s a look at the finance/investing related books that I read in May 2021!

Books I Read in April

Books I Read in April

Eric Goodge | Apr 30, 2021

Here I will summarize and review investment and finance related books that I read for the month of April. Reading books is one of my favorite ways to learn about and stay interested in topics; especially investment and finance related topics!

What are Nonqualified Stock Options?

What are Nonqualified Stock Options?

Erik Goodge, CFP® | Jul 11, 2022

Nonqualified stock options are a common feature of compensation packages. Just like incentive stock options, they give you the right to purchase a set number company shares at a set price and at some point in the future.

Ask Your Boss About a Roth 401k

Ask Your Boss About a Roth 401k

Erik Goodge, CFP® | Jul 12, 2022

If your company offers a 401k, you’re in luck because 401k’s are one of the best tools at your disposal to retire comfortably. What many people don’t realize however is that you may have options in your 401k that you didn’t know existed. For example, many people don’t know that Roth 401k’s exist and that they may be an option in their own 401k. But this knowledge can be very powerful and may be the difference between thousands of dollars worth in taxes.

How to Become a Millionaire

How to Become a Millionaire

Erik Goodge, CFP® | Jul 12, 2022

Do you know exactly how much money you want to have before you retire? Do you have a plan to get that money? My guess is probably not. But here’s why you should.