It was the mantra of Accenture when I started in 2004. A carryover from the Andersen days described the culture of Accenture: we work hard, but we play hard. It was taught from the beginning when long days spent at Analyst training at the Q Center were topped off by even longer nights at Cadillac […]
You’re good at what you do – like really, really good. You’ve moved up the ranks at Accenture, and your compensation makes it worth staying. It’s almost like Accenture designed your compensation to keep you coming back… with the new MD grant, equity performance grants, and VEIP RSU vests ranging from one to five years. […]
Have you maxed out your Accenture after-tax 401(k) yet? If you’re new you have an excuse; otherwise… how many times do I have to tell you about this wonderful opportunity?? Just kidding, this fantastic investment option may not be suitable for you, and this post isn’t a recommendation for your specific situation. Some people love […]
“Retire” is a word that may not resonate with many high-achieving Accenture MDs. I try not even to use the word retire when working with clients. Instead, I focus on financial independence. It’s a subtle difference, but retirement often brings visions of sitting on the front porch and just killing time. On the other hand, […]
Our early retirement life, which included a Round the World trip along with a one-year journey across North America in our vintage Airstream, never would’ve happened if we didn’t take control of our money. I went $50,000 in debt one year out of college, and by following the steps below, I was able to pay […]
Donor-Advised Funds or DAF’s are one of the best strategies for giving to charities because it gives you flexibility and major tax advantages, so let’s talk about how to use them. Traditionally, DAF’s are one of those rich-people-tricks that can look like a tax shelter, but many people can benefit by using them in reality. […]
Did you know it’s possible to live off tax-free capital gains from your investments if you plan it correctly? There are several tax secrets most people won’t learn about unless they love hanging out on Reddit /FIRE. I didn’t know about them while studying Finance in college, but only when we began pursuing our financial […]
Most of us assume if we generate a huge IRA or 401k, we won’t have anything to worry about in retirement. While that’s mostly the case, there are a few things to think about. The IRS loves when you build up a massive 401(k) or IRA because they get to tax you big time when […]
The traditional early retirement acronym, FIRE, draws many critics who accuse the adherents of turning against civilization and America to pursue their selfish self-interest instead! However, what I’ve found through my own experience and working with my clients, is that many of the FIRE pursuers aren’t as interested in the “Retire Early” part of FIRE […]
One week before I quit my high-tech, high-income job at Hewlett Packard, I sat in my chair contemplating what brought me to that day. It was a path full of fortune and luck, led by great mentors that shaped my success.However, it’s only in hindsight I was able to acknowledge my incredible fortune. When I […]