Restricted stock units are commonly used as a compensation tool by employers who want to reward and retain key employees. If you’re on the receiving end of restricted stock units, or RSUs, you could be set to financially benefit if you meet specific conditions set by your employer. The requisite […]
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Coupling Employee Stock Options and Restricted Stock with Social Security Income
Not all stock options are created equal. Although things like employee stock options or restricted stock may sound similar, the rules around each get complicated — and fast. Everything from when you exercise, how you exercise, and what type of vehicle you own impacts the after-tax amount you receive (and […]
3 Reasons to Love Restricted Stock and RSUs
Restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) are both commonly-used tools to attract and retain employees. While similar in feel, restricted stock and restricted stock units are technically different instruments, the details of which goes beyond the scope of this article. Both restricted stock and RSUs allow employees to potentially […]
Taking an 83(b) Election with Restricted Stock: What You Should Know
Restricted stock is a compensation tool offered by employers. Companies often offer restricted stock as a way to attract and retain key employees. The award is often “restricted” because you do not own the stock until certain conditions are met. That restricted period often ends with the passage of a […]
Everything You Need To Know About Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units, or RSUs, are often used as part of a compensation package for a key employee. Employers may offer restricted stock units in place of providing cash directly through a pay bump or raise. If you have RSUs, you have a right to receive shares of stock (or […]
Understanding The Life Cycle of Restricted Stock
Restricted stock is used by employers to give their employees shares of company stock. Often included as part of a compensation package, restricted stock can be used as a method to incentivize and retain key employees. Restricted stock can be simple in the sense that the value of the shares […]
