One nice feature of the increasingly popular charitable vehicle called the donor-advised fund (DAF) is the ease with which it can be established and managed. An equally important attraction is the ability to accelerate charitable deductions into the year in which any gifts are made to the DAF, even though donors can defer any actual … Continued
The Valley has experienced a dramatic shift over the years from using the competitive value proposition of stock options to attract and retain top talent, to offering restricted stock units as an attractive enticement. This trend started to develop as the incentive models of stock options showed diminishing effectiveness; employees began to realize that a … Continued
“Travel: It’s the only thing you can spend money on that will make you richer.” Anonymous Whether you’re planning that really special splurge-worthy trip or considering private jet travel as a new mode of regular business travel, a surprisingly wide range of options is now available to the modern air traveler. Due to the proliferation … Continued
A couple years ago my husband and I took our three children to Disney World. My son, who was six years old at the time, wanted so desperately to be brave like his older cousins. He reluctantly walked with me, locking elbows, through the line for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. As we approached … Continued
While attending a healthcare conference in San Francisco several weeks ago, I was struck by the excitement and passion venture capitalists have for their businesses. Many of those VCs will go on to successfully change health care and technology as we know it. With venture-backed companies contributing approximately 11% of the country’s private sector jobs … Continued
With the employment market finally beginning to tighten, compensation and perks are increasingly in play. Cutting the right deal for yourself has a lot to do with your individual tolerance for risk, your overall financial condition and of course your relative position inside a company. But it also has to do with your instincts and … Continued
The beginning of any new year is a time for resolutions, like eating well, exercising, and flossing regularly. It is also a good time to think strategically about your financial life and, if necessary, resolve to implement a seasonal planning process that could make you “financially fit” by year end. A good place to start … Continued