The Wealth Cafe
🎙️ The Wealth Cafe
Sip on confidence. Build your wealth. Live your dream life.
Welcome to The Wealth Cafe—the financial podcast where money meets meaning. Hosted by Caroline Tanis, Lead Financial Advisor and Founder of Tanis Financial Group, this show is brewed especially for high-earning women and their families who are ready to take control of their finances and build a life they love.
Each week, Caroline breaks down the money moves that matter—from investing and retirement planning to private equity compensation, family finances, and mindset shifts around wealth. Whether you're in the boardroom or at the kitchen table, this is your space to get smart, honest advice without the jargon.
And in our Coffee Conversations series, Caroline sits down with inspiring guests—entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and changemakers—to talk candidly about money, career pivots, and the real-life lessons behind success.
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The Wealth Cafe
Beyond Salary: Maximizing Your Employee Benefits Package
Welcome to this episode of The Wealth Cafe! Today, Caroline dives deep into the true value of employer-offered benefits—a topic that goes way beyond just salary and bonuses. Are you making the most of what your employer offers, or are you leaving money (and perks!) on the table?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why it’s essential to calculate the full worth of your benefits package—not just your paycheck
How bonuses, equity compensation (like stock options and RSUs), and retirement plans should influence your financial planning
The importance of understanding and fully utilizing healthcare, paid time off, flexible work options, maternity/paternity leave, child care, and lifestyle perks that can save you thousands or improve your quality of life
Why different benefits have different values depending on your personal situation, and how to make sure you’re prioritizing what matters to you
Whether you’re considering a job change or just want to be smarter with your current compensation, this episode will show you how to assess and maximize your benefits to truly boost your overall wealth.
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