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 • Andre Nader

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November 2025

Your Life in Weeks

Tim Urban’s Life in Weeks is such a simple and powerful way to see your entire life laid out in weekly blocks.

Nov 26 • Andre Nader

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End-of-Year Planning: Backdoor Roths, Preventing Tax Surprises and Penalties, Giving Stuff Away

A recording from Andre Nader and Brent Sullivan's live video

Nov 21 • Andre Nader and Brent Sullivan

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October 2025

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 • Andre Nader

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Getting my cash in order

Earlier this year my wife asked, “Where is our money?”That question sent me down a path of simplifying everything — starting with our emergency fund.

Oct 15 • Andre Nader

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September 2025

Tax Strategies for Dealing With Concentrated FAANG Positions

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, just weeks after the S&P 500 hit all-time highs, I’m getting a fresh wave of questions about how to manage…

Sep 29 • Andre Nader and Brent Sullivan

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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 • Andre Nader

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August 2025

Stuck on Level 4 of "The Wealth Ladder"?

Nick Maggiulli’s Wealth Ladder framework shows why so many households get stuck at Level 4. In this review and live interview, we explore income limits…

Aug 20 • Andre Nader

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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 • Andre Nader

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Not Advice Podcast

The Not Advice Podcast is live! I’m co-hosting with Brent Sullivan (Tax Alpha Insider) to nerd out on RSUs, equity comp, FIRE, and more. Episode 2…

Aug 6 • Andre Nader

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Happy Triple Paycheck Month!

From all of us at FAANG FIRE, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a heartfelt Happy Triple Paycheck Month.

Aug 1 • Andre Nader

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July 2025

Pro-Rata Rule & Backdoor Roth IRAs Simplified

Exploring the Backdoor Roth IRA? Don’t get burned by the Pro-Rata Rule. Here’s how it works and what to do if you have a Rollover IRA.

Jul 23 • Andre Nader

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