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Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
What Happens to Your Stock Options and RSUs in an Acquisition?
May 03, 2025

What Happens to Your Stock Options and RSUs in an Acquisition?

Equity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Cash, stock swaps, AMT, and vesting rules all shape your payout. Here’s how to decode the fine print.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Financial PlanningFinancial Planning
Should You Rent or Sell Your Home With a 3 Percent Mortgage?
Apr 12, 2025

Should You Rent or Sell Your Home With a 3 Percent Mortgage?

A low mortgage rate feels like a win, but rental math, tax rules, and hidden costs tell a different story. Here’s what to weigh before deciding.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
InvestingInvesting
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Should You Hold or Sell ESPP Shares? Taxes, Risks, and a Smarter Selling Strategy
Mar 29, 2025

Should You Hold or Sell ESPP Shares? Taxes, Risks, and a Smarter Selling Strategy

Many employees hold ESPP stock too long chasing tax breaks, only to watch gains vanish. Here’s how to create a better plan.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
How Are ISOs and NSOs Taxed? Understanding Stock Options and the AMT Trap
Mar 15, 2025

How Are ISOs and NSOs Taxed? Understanding Stock Options and the AMT Trap

Exercising stock options can create surprise tax bills. Here’s the difference between ISOs, NSOs, and how AMT fits in.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
What Happens When RSUs Vest? Tax Withholding, Income, and Capital Gains Explained
Mar 01, 2025

What Happens When RSUs Vest? Tax Withholding, Income, and Capital Gains Explained

RSUs create two taxable events: income at vesting and potential gains at sale. Here’s how to avoid surprise tax bills.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
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