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10 moments for engineers.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. First engineering job

    “First engineering job with a 6% match and an ESPP? Take both before you buy the car.”
    Ringtone
    The benefits enrollment page
    What's at stake
    Early savings decisions compound for decades.
  2. Getting your PE license

    “Passed the PE exam? Use the raise to fill your Roth and build your emergency fund.”
    Ringtone
    The PE license
    What's at stake
    Credential-driven raises are a good moment to set savings rates.
  3. Defense contractor pension

    “Working for a defense contractor with a pension? Know the vesting date before you job hop.”
    Ringtone
    The pension statement
    What's at stake
    Pensions and 401(k)s at contractors reward tenure.
  4. Security clearance and money

    “Holding a clearance? Debt and financial problems can put it at risk.”
    Ringtone
    The SF-86 financial questions
    What's at stake
    Clearance holders need clean finances; debt issues are reviewed.
  5. Moving into management

    “Engineer to manager: the raise is real, but so is the bonus that depends on your team.”
    Ringtone
    The promotion letter
    What's at stake
    Pay mix changes with management, along with equity and bonus.
  6. Layoffs in the industry

    “Layoff rumors at work? Check your severance, your emergency fund and your stock before the meeting.”
    Ringtone
    The all-hands calendar invite
    What's at stake
    Severance, COBRA, unvested equity and job search runway need planning.
  7. Consulting on your own

    “Going independent as an engineering consultant? A solo 401(k) can shelter far more than an IRA.”
    Ringtone
    The first consulting contract
    What's at stake
    Self-employment brings new tax and retirement options.
  8. Relocating for a project

    “Relocating for a project? The relocation package is taxable income.”
    Ringtone
    The relocation offer
    What's at stake
    Relocation benefits, state taxes and housing decisions.
  9. Patents and inventions

    “Your patent just paid out. How the company pays invention awards affects your taxes.”
    Ringtone
    The patent award notice
    What's at stake
    One-time awards and royalties need tax planning.
  10. Early retirement as an engineer

    “Engineers love a spreadsheet. Here's what yours is missing for retiring at 55.”
    Ringtone
    Your FI spreadsheet
    What's at stake
    Health insurance, sequence risk and taxes are common gaps.

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