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    Decoding Non-Qualified Stock Options Taxation

    Imagine your part of a medical device startup and your skills earn you a stash of non-qualified stock options or NSOs as part of your compensation package. Flash forward, the company’s stock takes off, and you’re…

    By Jacob LaRue
    November 30, 2023

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    What are Incentive Stock Options?

    Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are a type of stock option granted to employees by their employers, usually as part of their benefits package. ISOs provide employees with the right to purchase company shares at a specified…

    By Jacob LaRue
    October 5, 2023

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    The Importance of a Healthcare Directive

    Healthcare directives, also known as advance directive or living will, are legal documents that allow individuals to express their healthcare preferences and decisions in advance. It guarantees medical wishes are respected even if a person becomes…

    By Jacob LaRue
    September 28, 2023

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    Why Should I Consider a Roth Conversion?

    A Roth conversion is a financial strategy that involves moving funds from a Traditional IRA or a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), to a Roth IRA. This conversion has several potential benefits, making it…

    By Jacob LaRue
    September 14, 2023

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    What Are 529 Plans?

    A 529 plan is a specialized savings account designed to help individuals and families save for higher education expenses. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, these plans offer tax advantages and flexibility for…

    By Jacob LaRue
    September 7, 2023

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    Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): The Basics

    Let’s talk about Qualified Charitable Distributions, more commonly known as QCDs. Picture this: you’re enjoying your well-deserved retirement, you’ve done well saving, and you realize that you’ve got a nest egg tucked away in your Individual…

    By Jacob LaRue
    August 31, 2023

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    What Are the Investment Decisions to Consider with RSUs?

    Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are an amazing employee benefit. However, there are investment decisions to consider when looking at RSUs. For instance, the tax implications of restricted stock units or liquidity. Be Sure to Read:…

    By Jacob LaRue
    August 9, 2023

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    Should I Hold My RSUs After Vesting?

    When deciding whether to hold recently vested Restricted Stock Units or RSUs one needs to carefully consider the pros and cons of doing so. Also, be sure to read the first part in this series “What…

    By Jacob LaRue
    June 28, 2023

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    What are RSUs?

    Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are a common way for companies to offer additional pay to their executives, directors, and other key employees in the form of company stock. The 4 Key Components of RSUs: The…

    By Jacob LaRue
    May 21, 2023

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