Money moments
The decisions that keep people up at night.
Short, plain-language guides to the moments people actually ask about — what matters, what can wait, and the questions worth asking out loud.
Is my startup equity offer any good?
How to evaluate startup stock options or RSUs in a job offer: what the numbers actually mean, what to ask the company, and how to think about the risk.
How do I negotiate this job offer?
How to negotiate salary and total compensation without torching goodwill: what's actually negotiable, what to say, and the mistakes that cost real money.
I just came into money — now what?
A bonus, an inheritance, an IPO, a house sale: what to do first with a windfall, what can wait, and the mistakes that turn good luck into regret.
Can I actually afford this house?
How much house you can actually afford, what lenders won't tell you, and how to decide between buying and renting without the folklore.
I just got laid off — what do I do with my money?
Laid off or about to be: the money moves for the first 48 hours, the first two weeks, and the months after — severance, health insurance, 401(k), and equity deadlines.