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I Built the FAANG FIRE Bundle I Wish I Had
FAANG FIRE Extra Guac bundle now includes over $1,200 in FIRE tools and 1:1 coaching, including ProjectionLab, Sequence, Mezzi, Silvia, Lunch Money, and…
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Meta Benefits, RSU Details, 401k Match, and more
Oct 16, 2024
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How Much is Enough to FIRE in San Francisco?
May 1, 2024
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Mega Backdoor Roth IRAs & 401k True Ups
Jun 3, 2024
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Total Compensation and RSU Dashboard 2025
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My Direct Indexing Experience (Year 2)
It has been almost two years since I started using Frec and their direct indexing products. This post breaks down the full performance over that time.
May 21
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Meta Layoff Breakdown May 2026
Meta’s May 2026 layoffs explained, including estimated severance timeline, WARN pay, PTO payout, COBRA coverage, RSU vesting, and a free Google Sheet…
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Will AI File My Taxes Next Year?
Predicting the future of DIY taxes for tech workers
Apr 15
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The 3 Year + 75% Confidence Rule For Home Buying
A lot of people say they might buy a house “in 5 years” and leave too much cash sitting on the sidelines for a decade. My 3-75 Rule is a simple way to…
Mar 25
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Layoff Uncertainty at Meta
Nobody feels safe when rumors, reorgs, and leadership silence start piling up. This is a look at the psychological toll of layoff uncertainty at Meta…
Mar 18
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2026 RSU Dashboard and Total Compensation Tracker
Tech workers: Stop guessing your total comp. Use this free dashboard to track salary, bonus, and RSUs. Now updated for 2026 with a new Scenario…
Jan 15
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Tax Impact Per Share:Before You Sell RSUs, Know This Number
Most RSU holders know they will owe taxes, but few know exactly how much per share. Here is how to calculate the Tax Impact Per Share so you can sell…
Aug 11, 2025
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Is ChatGPT Wrong? Do RSU Vests Trigger Wash Sales Part 2
Hi, My name is Andre. I’m a semi-retired, ex-tech worker, who spends his time arguing with people on the internet about wash sales. Someone told me I…
May 14, 2025
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Does RSU Vesting Impact Wash Sales?
Understand how wash sales affect RSU vesting with real 2025 Meta examples. Learn when losses are disallowed, how cost basis adjustments work, and what…
May 9, 2025
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Meta Eng RSU Pay Stub Breakdown
In today’s post we will take a look at three different Meta Engineers’ pay stubs from their recent RSU vest to break down how the RSUs are taxed.
Mar 28, 2025
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401k Strategy
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Front Loading Your 401k: A 15-Year Backtest
“Front loading” 401k contributions means pushing as much of your annual contribution as possible into the earliest months of the year.
Dec 12, 2025
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I Still Have My Meta 401k
I still have my Meta 401k two years after being laid off, and here’s why keeping your old 401k might actually be the smart move.
Oct 28, 2025
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Optimizing 401ks When You Change Jobs Mid-Year
Most people think the annual 401k limit is $70k. They're wrong. If you switch jobs or have a side hustle, you can open up a second 401k limit. Learn the…
Sep 18, 2025
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The Cash Flow Waterfall
A Breakdown of the FAANG FIRE Savings Prioritization Waterfall
Mar 10, 2025
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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, 2024
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Meta Layoff Breakdown May 2026
Meta’s May 2026 layoffs explained, including estimated severance timeline, WARN pay, PTO payout, COBRA coverage, RSU vesting, and a free Google Sheet…
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Layoff Uncertainty at Meta
Nobody feels safe when rumors, reorgs, and leadership silence start piling up. This is a look at the psychological toll of layoff uncertainty at Meta…
Mar 18
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Meta Eng RSU Pay Stub Breakdown
In today’s post we will take a look at three different Meta Engineers’ pay stubs from their recent RSU vest to break down how the RSUs are taxed.
Mar 28, 2025
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Meta Drops RSU Refreshers 10% or More
Summary: Fresh off 5% “performance” related layoffs, Meta is making additional changes that will impact survivors.
Feb 20, 2025
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Meta Benefits, RSU Details, 401k Match, and more
Discover everything you need to know about Meta's exceptional employee benefits. From competitive compensation and stock grants to generous parental…
Oct 16, 2024
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