Stock options are very different from RSUs. Although they both are a popular form of tech companies’ compensation structure, the thought process and planning couldn’t be more different. Maybe your employer just announced that future awards will now be RSUs and you haven’t even figured out how your old stock options work. Or maybe it is more complex and they are allowing you to pick which form of stock compensation you prefer. Either way, you…
Use the RSU Tax Calculator to estimate the impact of taxes when your RSUs vest. You can also calculate your employer stock concentration after vesting.
RSU’s or Restricted Stock Units are a common part of tech employees compensation packages. I have helped many clients and their spouses understand how to utilize their RSU benefits to their advantage with planning. Retirement accounts and manageable investments receive much of the attention from other financial planners. In this post, I want to focus on providing you a RSU strategy guide. Most employers that offer stock as a form of compensation have switched…