If you're working for a company who is compensating you with stock, you may have been lucky to receive incentive stock options. AKA, ISOs, are unlike other forms of stock compensation simply because, if done correctly, you can receive lower, capital gains tax treatment when sold. Non-qualified stock options, NSOs, on the other hand, are taxed at your marginal ordinary income rate plus employment taxes (Social Security and Medicare) and are more common as a form of stock comp

Markets are reaching a fork in the road. This comes after the S&P 500 bounced back by more than 17% over the last two months, as the Federal Reserve chairman, Jay Powell, suggested no further interest rate rises this year. The International Monetary Fund, among other bodies, have cautioned on slowing global growth. In the U.S., however, equities seem to have a mind of its own regardless of the economic or geopolitical situation abroad. It's worth it to remain optimistic with

If you’ve contributed to a workplace retirement plan and have since left your job, you would then be eligible to rollover your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan into a Traditional IRA. There are few reasons to consider a rollover, or not to, depending on your situation. The workplace retirement plan is a good deal for workers. Modern plans require that the employer contribute to the plan in the form of a minimum match of 3% or flat 2% contribution per year. You can keep this money

After engaging in financial planning, you should expect to receive more than just a plan document. The plan, however important, should correctly include a summary of your financial goals and all the action items to help you reach them. It might also include a cash flow projection of what your future income will look like after taxes along with a retirement success rating. What’s less expected, but arguably more important, is the ongoing relationship with your advisor and why