Tyler Atkinson, CFP®

Remember to enjoy the journey

The average price of a regular unleaded gasoline, at $5.06, jumped more than 6 cents a gallon from Tuesday and more than 30 cents from a week ago. ebx.sh/ykN2QB

Starting to see more of the “keeping up the the Jones” during this tech shuffle. Don’t do it.

@GuyTalksFinance Winners & Losers change over different time period. Need to focus on individual GVA ™ (Goals, Values, Aspirations ™). Two people 1 with $200k, 1 w/ $20m have different things that keep them up in the middle of the night.

The only investment that I can confidently tell you to go all in on is the S&P 500. In 20 years you will be grateful for buying at these prices.

Non-Qualified Deferred compensations plans are about to become more popular in WA state

@buildhomez Surprised they are worried about height there. I know blocking the water views in DT Kirkland is always a big debate. But in Totem Lake 🤷‍♂️

@AtkinsonFinance here in totem lake 12707 120th Ave NE and, 11919 NE 128th Street

Vancouverphiles are livid over this new proposal in Kirkland They halved the number of stories while maintaining the same number of units. This is the state of American vs Canadian development.

For Washington State 🌲 Clients and residents, you’ve probably felt it... A few years ago, our estate tax earned the nickname: “Don’t die in this state.” Dramatic? Maybe. But perception matters. Now there’s talk of expanded income taxes, currently framed as a “millionaire’s tax.” History tells us something important: taxes that start narrow rarely stay narrow. Over time, they tend to widen. Before this turns into a red vs. blue shouting match, it shouldn’t be. This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans. It’s about stewardship. ⚫️If you earn good money, build a business, take risks, employ people, you are part of the engine that funds the very programs our communities care about. The goal shouldn’t be to push those people out. The goal should be to create a state where they want to stay and keep building. ⚫️At the same time, most voters support specific programs for good reasons. Education. Infrastructure. Public safety. Mental health. Those are worthy priorities. ⚫️The frustration isn’t usually about whether to fund important initiatives. It’s about what happens next. Projects run significantly over budget. Dollars get absorbed into the general fund. Allocations shift. Transparency fades. Trust erodes. Higher taxes without stronger accountability won’t fix distrust. Lower taxes without responsible management won’t fix structural issues. We can care about strong public programs and demand disciplined budgeting. We can want economic growth and responsible funding. Those aren’t opposing ideas. They’re complementary. If we want Washington to remain a place where families build wealth, entrepreneurs start companies, and communities thrive, the unifying principle has to be this: - Transparency first. Accountability always. - That’s not partisan. - That’s just good governance. #Washington #Taxes #Washingtonincometax

For Washington State 🌲 Clients and residents, you’ve probably felt it... A few years ago, our estate tax earned the nickname: “Don’t die in this state.” Dramatic? Maybe. But perception matters. Now there’s talk of expanded income taxes, currently framed as a “millionaire’s tax.” History tells us something important: taxes that start narrow rarely stay narrow. Over time, they tend to widen. Before this turns into a red vs. blue shouting match, it shouldn’t be. This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans. It’s about stewardship. ⚫️If you earn good money, build a business, take risks, employ people, you are part of the engine that funds the very programs our communities care about. The goal shouldn’t be to push those people out. The goal should be to create a state where they want to stay and keep building. ⚫️At the same time, most voters support specific programs for good reasons. Education. Infrastructure. Public safety. Mental health. Those are worthy priorities. ⚫️The frustration isn’t usually about whether to fund important initiatives. It’s about what happens next. Projects run significantly over budget. Dollars get absorbed into the general fund. Allocations shift. Transparency fades. Trust erodes. Higher taxes without stronger accountability won’t fix distrust. Lower taxes without responsible management won’t fix structural issues. We can care about strong public programs and demand disciplined budgeting. We can want economic growth and responsible funding. Those aren’t opposing ideas. They’re complementary. If we want Washington to remain a place where families build wealth, entrepreneurs start companies, and communities thrive, the unifying principle has to be this: - Transparency first. Accountability always. - That’s not partisan. - That’s just good governance.

@texasrunnerDFW @chamath California gets this thing called sun and amazing weather. Hence the “sunshine tax”. WA State it’s rain and overcast over half the year.

@chamath California has a high state income tax and they are home to 200 billionaires, the highest concentration of anywhere in the US The ultra wealthy don’t care and live where they want to It’s the upper middle class and up-and-coming young who will be priced out and leave

Here is what a tax like this does: 1) It excites people with zero agency and infinite envy. Beware of these people. 2) It will keep middle class people firmly in the middle class with no real chance of getting wealthy if they stay in Washington State. It should be clear that this IS the strategy. Learned helplessness of the electorate will keep Washington State’s current elected officials in office. 3) It will never allow the upwardly mobile of building any assets or real wealth unless they move. Capping the American Dream is a dystopian and malevolent scheme. It cannot be a valid strategy. But unless droves of middle and upper middle class people leave Washington State, this strategy will win.

It’s cold in Bellevue right now. Will it snow this week? will it rain? With the sun come out? Anyone’s Guess typical PNW

For maximum work performance, skip the first cup of coffee right after waking up. Your body’s natural cortisol is already high then. Wait 60–90 minutes after waking before your first caffeine hit, you’ll get better focus, steadier energy, and fewer afternoon crashes.

Has to be some old fintwit oil 🛢️traders dusting off their keyboards and sharpening their pencils right about now

@BowTiedBull Check back at the mid-life crisis stage. Will see if this had a long term impact or not. Wouldn’t be surprised if there is a unique stage of life for that generation, one that hasn’t been experienced before due to COVID and hustle culture

Wondering if 80s/90s babies were the last generation that actually drank and partied hard Know a lot of people in their 20s and it's considered cringe/lame. It's "cooler" to seem to be on the grind. Wild shift in youth dynamics

Can’t wait to see the price of gas at the pump here in WA state. Oil breaks $100 a barrel + the lovely gas tax we have here. My guess is we end up near the top, if not the most expensive in the nation.

@CTW_SMB Brothers family is in SoCal. Everyone we all FaceTime. I question living in the greater Seattle area this time of year. ☀️ vs ☔️

Even the gym views in California are terrible Never move here

Today is International Women’s Day 💐 It’s a good reminder to pause and appreciate the incredible women who make our lives better in ways big and small. The mothers who sacrifice more than anyone sees. 
The wives and partners who stand beside us through every season of life. 
The daughters who bring joy and perspective that changes the way we see the world. 
The colleagues and leaders who bring wisdom, strength, and empathy into every room they walk into. So much of what makes families strong, communities better, and businesses successful is shaped by the influence of great women. Today is simply a day to say thank you. Thank you for the care you give, the strength you show, and the love you bring into the world. Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women out there. 🌷

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@Wendys @kfc 🤣

@kfc With a trash compactor

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