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Receiving incentive stock options can be an exciting part of your compensation package. They give you the opportunity to participate in your company’s growth and, when handled strategically, can come with some meaningful tax advantages. But ISOs also come with a few more moving pieces than simply deciding whether you think your company’s stock will go up. When you exercise, …
A Strategic Exit Isn’t Just About the Sale Price — It’s About What You Keep and What Comes Next. Selling a small business is often the culmination of years — or decades — of hard work. It’s a major milestone, both financially and emotionally. But many business owners overlook the most important part of the process: what happens after the …
Understanding the importance of strategic financial planning As you enter your 30’s, you must start thinking about strategic financial planning for long-term success. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, start a family, or save for retirement, a solid financial plan is crucial. From working with a certified financial planner to understanding tax planning and maximizing your savings, there are …
Required minimum distributions take on added urgency as you approach (and reach) age 73, with specific rules and tax implications Seventy-three is an important age milestone for those in or near retirement, as it marks the time when required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin to be withdrawn annually from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and employer-sponsored retirement plans (previously, the threshold was …
Don’t let a job loss derail your financial future. Consider these steps to help you stay on track to your long-term goals, even when short-term unemployment happens. Unemployment is often unplanned and stressful—and can lead you to make rash decisions that have a lasting impact on your financial future. Job losses can come with feelings of helplessness. But you can …
Early withdrawals from retirement accounts are not only costly, but they can also disrupt your financial future. Think about the long-term consequences before you tap your 401(k) for an emergency expense. Your 401(k) account is designed to help you build a nest egg for retirement, but you may tap it for other purposes. If you’re thinking about using it for …
A few astute moves could help promote a better after-tax return. As you weigh risk vs. return, you may risk taking an eye off taxes. A focus on tax efficiency could help you improve the effective yield from your portfolio. You can try to cut or delay taxes linked to investing. Consider placing the most tax-efficient investments you have in …
If you’re facing unemployment or concerned about the possibility of upcoming layoffs, there are some small, proactive steps you can take now to help make this difficult time more manageable. Build Your Network. It’s estimated that over 80% of open positions are filled through networking.1 The easiest time to build your network is while you are still employed. Websites like …
There are many types of risk associated with investing. Understanding each type and the effect it may have on your portfolio returns is crucial to your long-term investing success When it comes to investing, many people associate risk with losing money. But investing entails different types of risk. Understanding each type — and the potential return associated with your retirement …
In addition to saving for retirement, there may be several other major financial goals you’ll need to juggle in a lifetime. Let’s say that at the age of 25, you earned $35,000. If your salary increased at the average historical rate, you’d have earned nearly $2 million in total by the time you were 65.1,2 That might sound like a …
