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Employee stock purchase plans are a great benefit that many companies offer to help employees invest in the future of the company and make more money. When managed properly with tax implications in mind, your ESPP shares can be turned into rocket fuel for your financial goals. Read more…
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Congratulations! Your employer has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)! It’s easy to know what to make of excellent healthcare or an annual bonus, but it’s harder to wrap your head around how to participate in a well-managed ESPP. Should you participate? How much should you contribute? Is it Read more…
Tax Planning for Equity Compensation
Equity compensation comes in several forms, including stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP). Each type of equity grant gives employees a stake in their employer’s financial success and a chance to boost their income. Read more…
How to Transition to Retirement
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Understanding Equity Compensation and Incentive Plans
Equity compensation plans come in multiple forms, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans. Each is designed to give employees a direct stake in the financial success of their companies, and hopefully to provide additional monetary benefits beyond Read more…
Smart Tax Strategies, Return Tips and Mistakes to Avoid with Equity Compensation
One of the most powerful advantages of equity compensation is that equity awards typically offer ways to defer or minimize taxes. But making the most of stock options, restricted stock units and other types of equity compensation requires smart tax planning—otherwise, you could end up with a Read more…
Federal Student Loan Rates Are Going Up. Now What?
Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans Are on The Rise. Consider these 5 Key Benefits Before Bypassing Them For Private Student Loans. Read more…