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Most engineers spend their careers solving complex problems.
 
They analyze systems, evaluate tradeoffs, reduce risk, and make decisions based on facts rather than opinions. Yet when retirement approaches, many encounter financial decisions they've never had to make before. Questions about pensions, company stock, taxes, retirement income, and benefit elections often arrive. The challenge isn't intelligence. The challenge is that most of these decisions only happen once. 
 
This blog is dedicated to helping engineers make sense of the different cogs in their financial life
 
Here you'll find practical articles covering topics such as:
  • Pension decisions
  • Retirement income planning
  • Company stock and concentration risk
  • Tax-efficient retirement strategies
  • Market risk near retirement
  • Common financial mistakes engineers make
My goal is to explain complex financial topics in clear language so engineers can approach retirement with the same analytical mindset they've used throughout their careers. Whether you're five years from retirement, ten years away, or simply evaluating your options, I hope these articles give you ideas worth considering before important decisions are made.
 

Monday, October 12, 2026

Most engineers are excellent savers. They contribute to their 401(k), take advantage of company benefits, increase savings as income grows, and consistently build wealth over time. By the time retirement approaches, many have...

Monday, October 5, 2026

Most engineers are aware of two retirement savings buckets. The traditional pre-tax bucket and the Roth bucket. For years, retirement planning conversations have focused almost entirely on those two choices. But there may be a third...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Most engineers are excellent savers. For many people, these habits can create substantial retirement savings over time. The challenge is that many engineers end up saving almost exclusively into one type of account. Pre-tax retirement...

Monday, September 21, 2026

Most engineers spend decades focused on one goal of building retirement assets. Contributing to the 401(k). Increasing savings when income rises. Taking advantage of the company match. Investing consistently. Those are all great...

Monday, September 14, 2026

Most engineers spend their careers solving problems. They identify risks and evaluate tradeoffs. Yet when it comes to investing, many engineers unintentionally create a risk they never planned for.

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Monday, September 7, 2026

Most engineers spend their careers making decisions. Every project involves tradeoffs, every design requires analysis with multiple potential strategies. The difference is that most engineering decisions can be adjusted later.