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What Is the 4% Rule in Retirement? Risks and Realities
The premise of the 4% rule is simple: retirees can withdraw 4% of their starting retirement portfolio annually, plus inflation, for 30 years with a
How Much Do I Need to Retire Comfortably At 60?
How much money do you need to retire at 60? That depends entirely on how much you plan to spend in retirement. Absent a large
What Happens to Stock Options in a SPAC Merger?
Although the most common way for a company to go public is through the traditional initial public offering (IPO) process, it’s not the only method.
Restricted Stock Units: Taxes, Vesting and Key RSU Facts
Executive Summary: What Are RSUs and How Are They Taxed? Restricted stock units (RSUs) are stock grants from an employer that give employees shares of
Asset Management vs Wealth Management: What’s the Difference?
Asset Management vs Wealth Management Comparison When searching for a financial professional, you may wonder whether you need asset management vs wealth management. How are
What is a Fee-Only Financial Advisor?
What is a Fee-Only Financial Advisor? A fee-only financial advisor is paid exclusively by their clients — typically as a percentage of assets under management
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Extra Cash?
The idea of living without a mortgage payment sounds enticing. On the surface, it may also seem like a no-brainer financially…paying off debts is typically
SEP IRA for the Self-Employed: Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Key Details on SEP IRAs The SEP IRA is a type of retirement plan for self-employed business owners (sole proprietors, partnerships, C and S corporations).
Solo 401(k): Self-Employed Retirement Plan
The Individual (or Solo) 401(k) plan is similar to a traditional 401(k) plan, but it’s specifically for business owners without employees. Compared to the other
Can You Contribute to Multiple 401(k)s at Once?
Can I contribute to more than one retirement plan? This is a common question for individuals that have more than one job or run their
Managing Sudden Wealth: What to Do With a Windfall
3 Key Steps to Managing a Financial Windfall Whether the windfall was expected, perhaps from the sale of a business, or unexpected, you’ll want to
How Stock Options Are Taxed: ISO vs NSO
Tax Implications Of Exercising And Selling Stock Options Key Summary: There are two types of stock options: incentive stock options (ISOs) and non-qualified stock options
Why Non-Deductible IRA Contributions Aren’t Worth It
Investors often ask: should I be making nondeductible IRA contributions? In the majority of cases the answer is no. Why non-deductible? Because many taxpayers earn
7 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions
What is a Concentrated Stock Position? If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. A diversified
Selling Shares When the Lockup Ends: Managing Equity and Liquidity Post-IPO
Selling Stock When Your IPO Lockup Expires If you have stock or options at a private company that’s going public, you need a plan for
Are Bonds Safe During a Recession or Market Crash?
What happens to bonds in a recession or market crash? Historically, bonds have offered stability in volatile markets. Although past performance is not indicative of
What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options? What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Public
Whether you work for a private company about to IPO or one that’s recently gone public, you may wonder what that means for employees and
ISO Taxes: How AMT and AMT Credits Work + Avoiding AMT on ISO Exercises
If you have incentive stock options, you’ve probably heard of the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Essentially, the alternative minimum tax is a prepayment of taxes.