In the game of entrepreneurship sometimes the market throws a curveball, and your business valuation is less than what you had expected. Instead of striking out, have a contingency plan in place. It’s good to hope for the best but be prepared to adjust your expectations downward if the valuation of your business comes in lower than expected.

Peak performers like founders and executives typically define success based on performance and financial metrics: getting that next promotion, reaching a certain level of compensation, or achieving a target business valuation. But even after attaining these career and financial milestones, it’s not uncommon to still feel that something is missing.

Business owners are on the hook for a lot: the full 15.3% self-employment tax, the cost of healthcare, building your own nest egg without the matching employer contributions to retirement plans often referred to as “free money” for employees. It’s no wonder that investing for retirement isn’t a top priority for some business owners who are busy trying to grow their business’ value.

It’s safe to say that most investors share a common goal: to have enough money to comfortably live their life without financial fear or worry. The simplest way to do that is to have a good cash strategy. One that is data-tested and designed around your specific plans, assets and needs. Doesn’t sound too hard right? Well, the devil is in the details.

Compensation packages for executives and other high-income earners can be confusing; acronyms, percentages, and industry jargon can make it hard to identify exactly what you have to gain from an offer. If you don’t completely grasp the pros and cons of what you’re being offered, it can be difficult or even impossible to formulate a long-term wealth plan. Two common terms you might have heard include restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs).

In most cases here, you’re trading a current tax benefit in the form of lower taxable income now for a future benefit of tax-free income later. Despite being in a high tax bracket currently, you could be in an even HIGHER tax bracket in the future…even if you have lower income.

You’ve worked hard to build your portfolio, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself what it’s all for? A lot of people lose sight of why they are actually investing. So really, what’s the purpose of your wealth? Where do you want to spend your money? Maybe you have some ideas in mind, like supporting a comfortable lifestyle, sending kids off to college, or gifting to a charity that’s important to you. Maybe you don’t know yet, and that’s fine too.

If you are part of the sandwich generation, chances are you have significant demands on your time.