stock options Archives | Wealthfront Blog Personal Finance & Investing Insights Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:40:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png stock options Archives | Wealthfront Blog 32 32 Do You Need an Accountant for Your Taxes? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/9-instances-in-which-to-hire-a-tax-accountant/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:05:29 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=3861 The experience of filing your tax return can range from a minor hassle to a major headache. If your taxes are feeling overwhelming, you might wonder if you need the help of a tax professional like an accountant. For many people, online tax filing software gets the job done just fine. This is more likely […]

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]]> Stock Options vs. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): What’s the Difference? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/stock-options-versus-rsu/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:31:05 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4299 Depending on the company you work for, your compensation may include some form of equity — likely stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs). In this post, we’ll explain what they are, how they differ, and why you’re likely to be granted fewer RSUs than stock options (all other things being equal). What are stock […]

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]]> How Employer-Granted Stock Options Can Impact Your Taxes https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/employer-granted-stock-options-and-your-taxes/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:16:21 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13561 Getting stock options as part of your compensation is exciting – it means you have an opportunity to own part of the company you work for. At the same time, you might not be sure what impact stock options will have on your taxes. That impact depends on whether you’re granted non-qualified stock options (NSOs) […]

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]]> Wealthfront’s Guide to Equity & IPOs https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/announcing-our-guide-to-equity-ipos/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:12:04 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9961 As companies like Airbnb, Lyft, Pinterest, Slack, Uber, and others gear up for multi-billion-dollar IPOs this year, we know that employees are often left with more questions than answers about their equity compensation. We collected our most popular advice on valuing equity, exercising options, selling stock, and managing a windfall into a comprehensive Guide to Equity & IPOs.

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]]> The 15 Crucial Questions About Stock Options https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/stock-options-15-crucial-questions/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:00:54 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4279 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs Any Wealthfront client who has used our automated financial planning service knows that nothing impacts your financial lifestyle more than owning equity in a successful company. […]

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]]> Don’t Procrastinate on Filing Your Taxes https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/filing-your-taxes-2016/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:11:11 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=7463 In the words of George Washington, “No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.” In other words, taxes are a pain. We know it, you know it, but whether you like it or not, tax day (Tuesday April 18th) is less than a month away, so it’s time to […]

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]]> When Should You Exercise Your Stock Options? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/when-to-exercise-stock-options/ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:53:24 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4934 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs Stock options have value precisely because they are an option. The fact that you have an extended amount of time to decide whether and when to […]

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]]> How New College Grads Should Approach Stock Compensation https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/new-college-grad-stock-compensation/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:57:08 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4896 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs Over the past two years we have written numerous posts to help you evaluate job offers that include stock options or Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). We […]

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]]> How to Trade Salary for Equity https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/trade-salary-for-equity/ Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4647 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs These days it’s more important than ever to maximize the financial value you extract from your job. In You Need Equity To Live In Silicon Valley […]

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]]> The Impact of Dilution https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/impact-of-dilution/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:52:47 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4593 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs Most people don’t realize that the percentage of the company they are initially awarded when they start a new job is not  what they will ultimately […]

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