It’s become a running joke in my calendar. I sit down with a senior engineer, a tech lead, a staff-level specialist… someone earning $300k, $450k, sometimes $600k with RSUs. We get through the usual warm-up. “How’s family and work?” “Yeah, market’s a bit shaky.” “Lots of meetings today?”

Think before you buy—pause, evaluate need vs. want, research options, and consider long-term value to make smarter financial choices.

Facing complex financial decisions, often without adequate knowledge, can be challenging for anyone, but particularly for young people.