Numerous options exist for stashing your discretionary ("extra") money in a safe place and when saving for retirement, it's essential to understand exactly how your savings plan works. That way, you'll maximize your potential earnings so that you have a secure future. Are you utilizing your Read more…
How Much Money Should You Contribute To Your ESPP?
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. You may have already decided to invest in yours, but you’re not sure how much money you should be contributing. At Plancorp, we can help you gather Read more…
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…
The Different Types of Equity Compensation You Need to Know
When employees find out they're getting equity compensation from their employer, their first reaction is typically, "Great!" Their second reaction is often, "How does this work?" Both reactions are understandable. In most cases, equity compensation is a net win for employees. It rewards you for a Read more…
How to Handle Post-IPO Equity
For years, investing in Silicon Valley was predominantly reserved for ultra-wealthy venture capitalists, but that exclusive landscape is changing. The last year has seen three massive initial public offerings (IPOs) from software vendor Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), takeout delivery company DoorDash Read more…
Doing Your Due Diligence on a Private Equity Investment Offer
In our Plancorp Family Office practice, we often work with clients who are frequently presented with opportunities to invest in non-traditional offerings such as private equity, private real estate, hedge funds, etc. Read more…
Your Employer Offers You Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC): Now What?
It’s always nice to be recognized for a job well done. Being invited to participate in your employer’s non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan, is one such vote of confidence; it’s typically offered exclusively to select executives or similar high-performing employees. Read more…
The Untold Advantages of Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Congratulations, your employer has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)! What’s that you say? You’re not sure congratulations are in order? That’s understandable. It’s easy to know what to make of excellent healthcare or an annual bonus. It’s harder to wrap your head around how to participate in Read more…
Managing Your Equity-Based Compensation With Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
With stock markets fluctuating wildly, it’s especially important to understand the financial and tax implications of any company stocks your employer might offer. Restricted stock units, or RSUs, have become particularly popular in recent years. A 2017 survey by Ayco’s Compensation and Benefits Read more…
