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the IRS cleaned out my savings
Happy Tax Day! Or if you’re like me and navigating taxes while self-employed for the first time: condolences. I thought that being in a lower tax bracket (cecexie.substack.com/p/financial-fears-of-the-top-5) meant that I would pay a lower percentage of my income in taxes (because that would make sense, right?), but it turns out this is just further evidence that I am terrible with money and finances. In this video accompaniment to my newsletter (cecexie.substack.com/p/the-irs-cleaned-out-my-savings) , I talk about the shock of seeing my tax bill, why high-salaried people can still be terrible at personal finance, and how I think through whether to apply to jobs again or liquidate my investments/withdraw early from my 401(k). When do you call, when do you fold, and when do you raise?
Read the full essay on my newsletter, debrief: cecexie.substack.com/p/the-irs-cleaned-out-my-savings
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cecexie.substack.com (cecexie.substack.com?CTA_1)
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Weekend Cosplaying as a Duke Law Student | Cece Xie | Big Bad Law
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Spend a weekend in Durham, North Carolina, with me and my friend at Duke Law! Yoga, catching up, and of course a Blue Devils basketball game which doesn't exactly go as planned... 📥 essays, podcast & bonus videos on substack ➪ cecexie.substack.com/ ✍️ ask me a question ➪ cecexie.com/ask-cece 0:00 intro 0:16 from tiktok to IRL friends 0:59 hot yoga 2:19 duke law tour 4:19 tip for baby lawyers 4:...
SURVIVOR MODE | A Conversation with Katurah Topps: Cults, Corporate Law to Civil Rights & Survivor
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a candid interview with @katurahtopps, contestant on the 45th season of Survivor (and also one of my first best friends in Big Law!) about growing up in a cult, navigating her legal career from corporate attorney to civil rights lawyer, and lessons learned while surviving in a society not built for her to survive in 📥 essays, podcast & bonus videos on substack ➪ cecexie.substack.com/ ✍️ ask me ...
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Every Influencer and their Mother is Starting a Podcast | Cece Xie
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📥 essays & bonus videos on substack ➪ cecexie.substack.com/ Let’s get meta, baby! In this episode, I explore why it seems like every influencer and their mom is starting a podcast. Surprise-it’s not for the money! (Or it might be, but most influencers are going to be sorely disappointed if that’s the case.) I also reflect on my own podcasting journey since I started in October 2022. Barside (my...
What Being a Big Law Attorney is *REALLY* Like | Cece Xie | Big Bad Law
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the good, the bad, and the completely average: three types of work days and work-life balance as a Big Law attorney in NYC 📥 essays, podcast & bonus videos on substack ➪ cecexie.substack.com/ ✍️ ask me a question ➪ cecexie.com/ask-cece 0:00 - intro 2:07 - "average" day 4:12 - relaxing day 6:15 - high billable day 9:41 - worst day 12:51 - weekend work 14:00 - the secret to work-life balance in B...
DIML as a Big Law Attorney-Turned-Writer with Writer's Block | Cece Xie | Big Bad Law
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📥 writing, podcast & bonus videos on substack: cecexie.substack.com/ ✍️ ask me a question: cecexie.com/ask-cece intro - 0:00 an exciting email - 3:35 it's scary starting my own law firm - 3:59 writing, procrastinating & getting distracted - 5:11 grwm for a cocktail party - 7:30 book launch party - 8:01 erin's travel channel ➪ www.youtube.com/@travelingatlas/ atlas yoga retreats ➪ atlasyogaretre...
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the ULTIMATE biglaw (or any intense corporate job) survival guide
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i'm going to be an AUTHOR!! 😭 | the book deal vlog | Cece Xie
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the invisible rules of figuring out WTF to do with your life
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those who are too scared of trying and failing, become lawyers instead.
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shopping for my ✨book deal present✨
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shopping for my ✨book deal present✨
"non-negotiable expectations" in biglaw
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"non-negotiable expectations" in biglaw
emotional and psychological changes after quitting biglaw
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emotional and psychological changes after quitting biglaw
biglaw firms don't want influencers. they want control.
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biglaw firms don't want influencers. they want control.
i quit my $350k job as a lawyer to be a writer & influencer... was it worth it?? *ONE YEAR LATER*
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i quit my $350k job as a lawyer to be a writer & influencer... was it worth it?? *ONE YEAR LATER*
the diary of a failed influencer
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the diary of a failed influencer
holiday q&a: answering your questions!
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holiday q&a: answering your questions!
everything i learned from my book deal
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everything i learned from my book deal
lifestyle vlogging is a trap
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lifestyle vlogging is a trap
law school rankings are dumb
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law school rankings are dumb
why we love-hate gossiping (w/ shannon of fluentlyforward)
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why we love-hate gossiping (w/ shannon of fluentlyforward)
can "good feminists" get married?
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can "good feminists" get married?
we're the asian kids in affirmative action america (whoa)
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we're the asian kids in affirmative action america (whoa)
i wish i were a skinny white girl
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i wish i were a skinny white girl
are we in a parasocial relationship?
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are we in a parasocial relationship?
what the hell do lawyers do, anyway? pt 2: corporate
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what the hell do lawyers do, anyway? pt 2: corporate
we should all be scammers
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we should all be scammers

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @queenmaj6576
    @queenmaj6576 3 години тому

    TRUMBULL MENTIONED ‼️🐂

  • @809003721
    @809003721 12 годин тому

    Damn, I don't envy that lifestyle one bit. Good on you for being able to keep up with that schedule though.

  • @amy370
    @amy370 20 годин тому

    I’m grateful for seeing this video in my recommended - funny thing is I wanna be a lawyer so this is kinda how it’s supposed to go haha

  • @user-tk9vj5wf5y
    @user-tk9vj5wf5y 23 години тому

    You don't know how to manage your money properly

  • @judybailey8971
    @judybailey8971 День тому

    Your perfect I need your help im needing a lawyer for a disease the organization gave me bc they wanted to steal my gifts n ideas n voice n used it on ai. Do you wanna make it big on your own answer back. It's a good deal bc proof is plenty

  • @sparksparkboom
    @sparksparkboom 2 дні тому

    I just graduated a month ago and honestly I regretted it the entire time I was in law school but never had the courage to actually drop out so now I'm studying for the bar even though I don't want to practice and moved my family away from our friends for a job I don't even want. Don't be like me kids

  • @celesteamour
    @celesteamour 2 дні тому

    Wow that’s drastic

  • @hate-chan5049
    @hate-chan5049 3 дні тому

    What work can i get without prestige points 😂 as an international law student?

  • @Cold913
    @Cold913 3 дні тому

    DAA#MN GIRL! YOU GETTIN ROBBED!

  • @aalegalfocus
    @aalegalfocus 3 дні тому

    This was how i felt as an underpaid associate working in what many would call "sh#tlaw."

  • @SpringSun-ll5bm
    @SpringSun-ll5bm 3 дні тому

    My mom is a prosecutor (about to retire) in a foreign country. The pay is bad and the risk is high because you deal with criminals, I don’t know what’s worse. So I think I want to go into biglaw. The pay really calls me (was it good for you?) hahah I plan to work some 10 years or something and then go to do more charitable endeavors

  • @mdumairmdumair5183
    @mdumairmdumair5183 3 дні тому

    Big law are worse than worst

  • @izzibreaux7044
    @izzibreaux7044 4 дні тому

    This is prob my favorite thing I’ve ever read (listened to). I’ve run up your views over the last two weeks while I’ve tried conquering my PS. Well done

  • @sabrinabarrera8493
    @sabrinabarrera8493 4 дні тому

    This is poetry..

  • @savageboiangel7874
    @savageboiangel7874 5 днів тому

    dammm you are soooo pretty 😍😍😍😍

  • @Ricosamaa
    @Ricosamaa 5 днів тому

    I’m thinking about going to law school. But I want to practice corporate law and work in a business, not a law firm. I’m not going to a prestigious school either. So is it even worth it? I’m reading some comments and I’m kind of thinking what’s the point of going in debt to make 70k a year like one comment said. I made 50k as a manager with 3 months experience and no schooling. But I do love law and business so I’m conflicted now. Any advice from anyone?

  • @TheAmazinRaven
    @TheAmazinRaven 6 днів тому

    Your shirt made me scream I’m wearing one of mine rn!!!

  • @alyssamedin9591
    @alyssamedin9591 6 днів тому

    Any tips on starting a substack? Thank you!!

  • @user-st2fn9mq8g
    @user-st2fn9mq8g 6 днів тому

    She gives me vibes of someone U wud never want as Ur boss she wud be rude demanding and nothing wud ever be good enough for her. She wud be nice to senior staff and ppl who can help her step up but to ppl junior to her she wudnt give them the time of day

  • @johnvak7390
    @johnvak7390 7 днів тому

    Wtf? Why even live In NYC anymore. This taxation is robbery

  • @user-fc1ld9ts8u
    @user-fc1ld9ts8u 7 днів тому

    Nonsense. You are paying back debt as well as saving for the future. Under these circumstances, your disposable income is enormous. You ard greedy.

  • @johnnyzeee5215
    @johnnyzeee5215 7 днів тому

    All of the nine Justices on the Supreme Court went to Harvard or Yale Law School.

  • @mariac8020
    @mariac8020 7 днів тому

    OMG! I bring in more than you + my salary is 70k - I also only pay $1450 for rent + don't have law school loans 😅

  • @raychelmcbride8965
    @raychelmcbride8965 8 днів тому

    Yep exactly right! Crazy how much households under 250K are taxed. The majority of workers will always struggle especially with inflation.

  • @filbertshi5932
    @filbertshi5932 8 днів тому

    Well this is after maxing out retirement savings so it makes sense

  • @twilightgardenspresentatio6384
    @twilightgardenspresentatio6384 8 днів тому

    The final word she spoke told me that her method has zero chance of working for me. Wish she started with her answer. …duped

  • @leesteal4458
    @leesteal4458 9 днів тому

    Just stop.

  • @Kirralee09
    @Kirralee09 10 днів тому

    Misleading asf. She must have maxed her retirements to come out to 7k a month. Did not tell us that on purpose.

  • @Amit-vu9gz
    @Amit-vu9gz 10 днів тому

    I personally feel, people tend to put themselves at the top, it is called human ego. So, depending on the prestige of a law school is an easy way to do that. But, remember a top ranking university is way more general than an ivy league school. The comparison cannot be made with Harvard, while making a general statement about university rankings. I don’t think many lawyers or law students are boasting (except to make them more credible to others). What is important is that the law school provides excellent education and students manage themselves properly. Another thing is that the abilities that are tested for admission are very different. A random degree (required for admission) does not measure how one performs while practicing law (while they are helping others). Situations can be very different as well. A full time working parent (including a mother) can’t get as high of a mark during admissions. Even many young students have troubled finances. The more time and resources someone has before admissions becomes important. As far as SC judges are concerned, i believe that it would be roughly proportional to the number of graduates from each school over time. If anyone wants to volunteer to do that math, they are welcome. However, what I feel is more important is where the school is located. A better location serves better opportunities afterwards. 😊

  • @anusreegoswami1705
    @anusreegoswami1705 10 днів тому

    this happened to me in the 2020 quarantine.... I won't stay I'm extremely happy with the changes but I can totally see it there is a big change in my entire life direction... ❤❤

  • @StillStealSteel
    @StillStealSteel 10 днів тому

    What about my cousin Vinny?

  • @NomadicEmcee
    @NomadicEmcee 10 днів тому

    Are we supposed to feel bad for you? You’re doing just fine. More than fine actually.

  • @CaptainWillard830
    @CaptainWillard830 11 днів тому

    Young men, and young ladies, check out becoming a lawyer in the United States Marine Corps. Google PLC Law, OCC Law and Marine Corps JAG officer. You may find serving Our Nation, as an officer of Marines, while practicing law, will fulfill you

  • @Jojodone
    @Jojodone 11 днів тому

    Why is law school so expensive though ? Really... vs any other certification?

  • @CaptainWillard830
    @CaptainWillard830 11 днів тому

    Excellent video. Very informative. Those of you under the age of 27, please consider serving as a JAG in the United States Marine Corps. I worked with many lawyers during my 22 year career as a Marine Corps officer. Marine Corps lawyers are exceptional people, highly regarded by their peers, and seniors, and have a tremendous amount of autonomy. It’s likely that your student loans can be deferred or even forgiven. You will be promoted to the rank of Captain fairly quickly because of your legal education. This means you will make a decent salary. Today, I work as a C-Suite executive for a Marine Corps organization that runs revenue generating businesses for the Marine Corps. I routinely work with the Senior Legal Council. I wonderful lawyer, who retired from the USMC as a JAG officer. He has a nice office, works 40 hours per week, deals with interesting matters, from contracts, to HR issues, to interpreting Department of Defense policy. 😊 P.S. My son is headed to Michigan Law in the fall. He worked for 4 years managing a fulfillment center. His mom, and I, are happy for him. He’s accustomed to hard work, and is disciplined. He also has a calm demeanor and has fun when it’s time to let loose a little

  • @afterdark6822
    @afterdark6822 11 днів тому

    Yeah well look at your student loan.

  • @Sasuke_Uchiha_055c
    @Sasuke_Uchiha_055c 12 днів тому

    I just subscribed ❤ as a law student I wanna see u building ur firm , very excited about future videos ❤

  • @gringogreen4719
    @gringogreen4719 12 днів тому

    You have two channels, Official Channels and Unofficial Channels. Learning to navigate both is CRUCIAL to your success at work. While you ALWAYS need to watch your back, make sure your reputation is as good as it can be. 😉👍✨

  • @andrewbaker277
    @andrewbaker277 12 днів тому

    180,000 a year!!! Impressive rich girl.

  • @ando.arashi
    @ando.arashi 12 днів тому

    I'm sorry to hear this and 😠angry 😠that your "accountant" advised you to pay the entire balance as a lump sum. The IRS has payment plans at a low interest rate, offers in compromise (settling tax bill for less than full amount), etc. New York state has similar programs. You did not have to put yourself in such a deep hole all at once!

  • @afflictionmahocias
    @afflictionmahocias 12 днів тому

    I would just live in the car and save the money.

  • @Sasuke_Uchiha_055c
    @Sasuke_Uchiha_055c 13 днів тому

    I have a question 🤔 Is that really your voice ? 😮

  • @Daak32145
    @Daak32145 14 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing and honor the transparency. 50% would honestly really shock me too.

  • @Bdigi2012
    @Bdigi2012 14 днів тому

    Extortion

  • @ceciliaccc6498
    @ceciliaccc6498 14 днів тому

    I feel Intelligence just watching you talking

  • @rogo801
    @rogo801 15 днів тому

    Protip - take the free morning shuttle to ralphs use the bathroom at the coffee shop in the parking lot and get yourself a reasonably priced coffee+breakfast - 100000% shower at night before bed. You are also allowed to bring a bottle of liquor or case of beer back with you from the grocery store + food if you want something fresh that wont keep otherwise

  • @jermainedickerson8421
    @jermainedickerson8421 15 днів тому

    Ughhh! Time entries!!

  • @Panzer5000
    @Panzer5000 15 днів тому

    Shoulda used at least 0.002% of that income on your hair

  • @nickmastorides9627
    @nickmastorides9627 19 днів тому

    I know you probably won't see this, but I really appreciate this video! it really made me feel better about my decision to take a gap year. Thanks!

  • @madlvemusic1753
    @madlvemusic1753 19 днів тому

    You getting a place to rent in nyc for $2000 a month is a deal!