Category: Stock Compensation

Underwater Stock Options: What They Mean for You – And What to Do Next

One of the most common consequences of a market downturn is the emergence of underwater stock options—when your…
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Home Stock Syndrome™: Why Smart Women Hold Too Much Company Stock — and How to Break Free

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Introduction Most of us don’t think twice about trimming down concentrated positions…

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Stock Option Vesting: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in senior leadership roles.  Despite this…

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What Happens To My Equity Compensation When I’m Laid Off

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Taking Control of Your Future After a Job Change Finding out your…

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A Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning with Equity Compensation (RSUs, Stock Options & ESPPs)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Equity compensation plays a major role in retirement planning for many women…

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What to Do After a Layoff: A Practical Guide to Regaining Financial Stability

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Losing a job can feel emotionally and financially destabilizing. It often arrives…

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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): How Do Restricted Stock Units Work

By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Key Takeaways This blog post discusses everything you need to know…

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