401k Strategy

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 • Andre Nader

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 • Andre Nader

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 • Andre Nader

The Cash Flow Waterfall

A Breakdown of the FAANG FIRE Savings Prioritization Waterfall

Mar 10, 2025 • Andre Nader

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 • Andre Nader

401k Contribution Strategies: Front Loading, Getting Let Go, Bonus Heavy

Welcome back to the series on the 10 steps of my 2023 financial plan.

Jan 20, 2023 • Andre Nader

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