Why You'll Learn To Like Restricted Stock Grants
By Richard Friedman
Your company may no longer be using stock options. Instead, it may be granting restricted stock, restricted stock units, or performance shares. While these grants don't carry the same upside as stock options, they have benefits you will surely appreciate once you understand their special features.
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How To Avoid The Most Common Stock Option Mistakes (Part 1)
By Beth Walker
Avoid the mistakes others made during prior ups and downs in the stock markets. Common errors arise in nine different situations, including job termination, mergers, financial planning, term expiration, and various life events.
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Fundamentals Of Employee Stock Purchase Plans (Part 1): Basic Structure And Terms
By Alisa Baker
Your company's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) may be one of the best employee benefits in your total compensation package. However, to maximize the value of your ESPP, you need to understand how it works. This starts with knowing its basic structure and key terms, and how ESPPs work in both up and down markets.
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