We're Making Tech
Compensation Transparent
Born from personal experience navigating RSU taxation mistakes, Wealthy Noob helps tech employees maximize their equity and avoid costly errors.
Our Mission
Democratize access to sophisticated financial guidance that's traditionally reserved for high-net-worth individuals.
Why WealthyNoob exists
Tech compensation — RSUs, ISOs, ESPP, multi-state taxes, and competing offers with very different equity structures — is genuinely hard to reason about. Most people make large financial decisions with almost no way to model the trade-offs. WealthyNoob is built to make that math clear and comparable.
Show the math
Every calculator states the formulas and assumptions it uses — marginal vs. effective tax, vesting schedules, state treatment — so you can check the numbers instead of trusting a black box.
Company-specific context
Compensation guides break down how equity, vesting, and refreshers typically work at specific companies, based on publicly available information and documented compensation structures.
Decisions, not dogma
The goal is to help you compare offers and model scenarios on an after-tax basis — not to push a single “right” answer or a financial product.
Analysis, not advice
WealthyNoob is a compensation-analysis tool, not a licensed financial, tax, or investment advisor. Estimates are a starting point for your own research or a conversation with a qualified professional.
Our core calculators and company guides are free to use with no account required. Optional paid plans add saved workspaces, deeper multi-offer analysis, and detailed decision reports for people weighing a specific offer or negotiation. We're a small team of engineers who wanted better tools for these decisions and built the ones we wished existed.
Why Wealthy Noob is Different
We're not another generic finance blog. We're tech natives building the resource we wish existed.
Company-Specific Guidance
Generic advice fails. We provide detailed strategies for each company's unique compensation structure, vesting schedules, and equity programs.
Data-Driven Insights
Real salary data from Levels.fyi, live stock prices via Alpha Vantage & Finnhub, actual vesting schedules - no guesswork.
Free & Accessible
Sophisticated financial planning should be available to all tech employees, not just executives. No paywalls on critical guidance.
Tech-Native Content
Written by people who understand tech culture, startup equity, and DeFi - not generic financial advisors.
What We Cover
Comprehensive financial guidance across all aspects of tech compensation and wealth building.
Company Guides
Deep dives into FAANG, unicorns, and startups
Financial Calculators
RSU tax, impermanent loss, crypto tax, and more
Tech Finance Friday
Data-driven analysis of tech compensation trends
DeFi & Crypto
Platform comparisons and security guides
Financial Products
Credit cards, loans, and insurance
Educational Content
Articles, guides, and tutorials
How We Create Content
Transparency in our methodology ensures you can trust our guidance.
Our Data Sources
Compensation Data
- Levels.fyi - Real employee-reported salaries
- Glassdoor - Company reviews and salary data
- Official company disclosures - S-1 filings, annual reports
Stock Prices
- Alpha Vantage - Real-time stock price API
- Finnhub - Market data and company fundamentals
- Official exchange data - NASDAQ, NYSE feeds
Tax Information
- IRS publications - Official tax code documentation
- State tax authority guidelines
- Updated annually for tax year changes
Company Policies
- Publicly available HR and benefits documentation
- Published offer and compensation structures
- Publicly available company disclosures
Content Review Process
Research & Data Collection
Gather data from multiple authoritative sources, cross-reference for accuracy
Content Creation
Write comprehensive guides with real examples, calculations, and actionable strategies
Technical Review
Internal review by tech professionals who understand the actual employee experience
Fact Checking
Verify all claims, calculations, and data points against primary sources
Publication
Publish with clear "Last Updated" dates and data source citations
Ongoing Updates
Monitor for policy changes, stock price movements, and user feedback to keep content current
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Every guide includes a "Last Updated" date so you know when information was verified. We monitor company policy changes, tax code updates, and market conditions to keep our content current.
If you spot an error or outdated information, please contact us at [email protected]. We take accuracy seriously and will update content within 48 hours of verification.
Disclaimer: Wealthy Noob provides educational content and tools for informational purposes. We are not licensed financial advisors, CPAs, or tax professionals. Always consult with qualified professionals for personalized financial, tax, and legal advice specific to your situation.
How We Make Money
We believe in complete transparency about our business model. Here's exactly how Wealthy Noob generates revenue:
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Free tools, calculators, and educational content built for tech professionals.
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