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WHAT You Need to Know About RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS EXPLAINED!

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on .

Learn the essentials of restricted stock units management, including taxation, vesting schedules, and strategies to sell or hold your shares effectively.

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a common form of compensation offered by employers, especially publicly traded companies. If you’re receiving RSUs as part of your compensation, understanding how they work and how they affect your financial plan is crucial. From taxation to vesting schedules, RSUs come with a unique set of considerations that can influence both your income and investment strategy.

This article breaks down everything you need to know about RSUs, including key terms, tax implications, and strategies for managing this type of compensation effectively.

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Understanding the Most Common Types of Employee Equity Compensation Plans

Written by Jeff Diamond on .

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What You Need to Know About These Valuable, Complex Benefits

Equity compensation can be an incredibly valuable employee benefit, but it can also be a complex subject matter to get your arms around.  Not only are there multiple types of equity compensation, but each has unique characteristics you should keep in mind in order to maximize its value.

Below, we’ll discuss the most common types of equity compensation and dig into the potential challenges and unique benefits of each one so that you can make smart decisions for your financial situation – and avoid costly mistakes, too.

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