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Restricted Stock Units

RSUs are one of the most common forms of equity compensation at public tech companies – and one of the most misunderstood. Each RSU represents a promise to deliver a share of company stock upon vesting, at which point the full value is taxed as ordinary income. Knowing when to sell, how to manage concentration risk, and how RSUs fit into your overall tax and financial plan is what separates employees who build wealth from those who watch it erode. Leaf through the articles below to learn how RSUs work and how to make the most of them.

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    Equity gets the same treatment. It's equitable after all.

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    October 5, 2025

    Taxes on RSUs are complicated.

    Financial Planning, RSUs
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    July 28, 2025

    The Figma IPO is on the horizon!

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    The recent Chime IPO is a very exciting opportunity.

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    February 17, 2025

    Money losing RSUs are a complicated manner.

    Financial Planning, RSUs
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    November 11, 2024

    Taxes on equity compensation are complicated.

    Financial Planning, ISOs, NSOs, RSUs
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    September 30, 2024

    There are many challenging decisions for you to make with stock compensation.

    Financial Planning, ISOs, NSOs, RSUs
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