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Can stock options, restricted stock, or an ESPP affect my other employee benefits, such as 401(k) contributions? This is premium content

With a few exceptions, the grant, vesting, or exercise of stock options, or the vesting of restricted stock, should not affect your other retirement-plan benefits. One notable exception...

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