In the competitive landscape of recruiting and placement, the negotiating process of a new job offer can lead to a more lucrative outcomes with long-term implications. Nicole Bannon, team lead and advisor with Rora/81 Cents joins us on the podcast to provide intel on how to improve your chances of a better offer and the leverage you have to chart your own path. In our conversation we discuss how to evaluate a good fit with a new company and what to consider to increase your total compensation.  As always, we encourage all our listeners to be a part of our podcast. Please ask questions, ma ..read more

Recent disruption in the banking sector has added to investor anxiety and concerns about market volatility. The shakeup has only accelerated concerns about the stability of Silicon Valley’s startup culture and the health of large tech companies that were already laying off employees in anticipation of a possible recession.  We are in a state of flux and in this podcast we address how to digest the banking shut down, the impact on client portfolios, and how to address times of transition.   As always, we encourage all our listeners to be a part of our podcast. Please ask question ..read more

What will you do when your money works for you?  At TechGirl Financial this is our defining tagline that gets to the heart of our planning process. We love helping people identify their financial goals and working with them to create a customized roadmap to get them there.  Throughout the planning process we learn more about what they value and their guardrails to prepare for times of uncertainty and volitivity and keep them on track. If you are interested in learning more and getting started, we encourage you to schedule some time with our team – Click Here As always, we encourage a ..read more

The disappearance of pensions and defined benefit plans by employers has placed the burden of retirement planning on individuals via a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan with limited fund options and very little support. Neil Nakagawa, AIF® Vice President of the West Region for The Pacific Financial Group joins us to review the benefits of a Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) that expand the investment options available to employees, more control, and professional money management. More and more companies are offering SDBAs to employees. If you are interested in finding out more, listen to this po ..read more

As we begin the new year with a renewed focus on living a healthy lifestyle, Divya Gupta, Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, joins us to share the four pillars of holistic wellness. In our conversation we discuss the importance of good nutrition, sleep, mental health, and exercise to improve your quality of life. As always, we encourage all our listeners to be a part of our podcast. Please ask questions, make comments, and offer content suggestions for future shows. To participate, please send an e-mail to victor@techgirlfinancial.com.  We also encourage you to find us on Facebook ..read more

In the spirit of the season, Cheryl Red of Be Incredible Coaching joins us to share some strategic ways investors can maximize their charitable giving by the end of the year or start their planning for 2023 and beyond.  In our conversation, she shares tips about when to give, where to give, and what to give. If you’d like to learn more, please be sure to visit Chery’s website and blog (links below). As always, we encourage all our listeners to be a part of our podcast. Please ask questions, make comments, and offer content suggestions for future shows. To participate, please send an e-mai ..read more

After a tumultuous year, Season 6 of the TechGirl Financial podcast returns with all new episodes built to address your concerns and questions.  Together with a deep roster of special guests and subject matter experts, our focus this season will be to help clients weatherproof their investment portfolios and financial plans for the coming year. Join us as we dig deeper to uncover opportunities in 2023, despite the headwinds of rising interest rates, inflation, and a likely recession.  As always, we encourage all our listeners to be a part of our podcast. Please ask questions, make co ..read more

In this BONUS episode, we explore how recent headlines of FTX’s bankruptcy and the repercussions to the cryptocurrency and blockchain space are NOT new. Innovative and disruptive technologies experience growing pains, especially early in their development and evolution. Join us as we revisit technologies that have stumbled in the past and provide some perspective on what to expect next. As a listener, you are part of the process and we encourage you to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions for future shows. To participate, please send an e-mail to victor@techgirlfinancial.com or j ..read more

In the 2nd episode of our special three-part series, we expand on the foundational considerations when evaluating a job change. What health and family benefits are being offered? Is the company financially strong, and will they provide adequate insurance coverage? What happens if the economy takes a turn for the worse? In this episode we explore some of the additional questions to ask and consider before saying “YES” to the job offer. As a listener, you are part of the process and we encourage you to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions for future shows. To participate, please se ..read more

In the spring of 2020 as the pandemic took hold, schools across the nation at all levels had to quickly shift from providing in-person learning to remote instruction. This affected the learning environment and opportunities for kids to excel and showcase their talent in college applications.  As a result, colleges and universities across our nation had to re-adjust their admissions standards and revisit their processes. In this podcast, Geoff Williams, 529 Specialist at John Hancock Investment Management joins us to share how today’s students can prepare for the shifting landscape of coll ..read more