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Damon Paull update: ๐ŸŽŠYou have stock options? YES! Now what should I do... ๐Ÿคท‍♀️

๐ŸซถNo need to panic and DM your math friend, we've got this together! Employers are using stock options (ESOP), restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) to attract top talent and boost retention. If you're an employer and you're not = HINT-HINT! ๐Ÿ’กStock options give you the right to buy company shares at a set price within a certain timeframe.  ๐ŸŽ‰Stock goes up, exercise options = game-changer! ๐Ÿ’”Stock goes down, running out of time on options = monopoly money value Boooo to monopoly money and bad management! Types of these fancy named "financial instruments": ✅Non-qualified stock options (NQSOs): are more common but come with a possible bigger tax bite. ✅Restricted stock units (RSUs): shares that vest over time, meaning they're yours to keep if you stick around long enough.  ✅Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) nearly free money! buy discounted company stock, often at a 15% discount. Possibly rinse and repeat. Landmines to avoi

Damon Paull's financial blog - Financial Advisor in Houston, Texas.

Hello and welcome! My name is Damon Paull, and I’m delighted to have you here on my business and finance blog. As a proud Marine Corps veteran who has traveled to over 20 countries and worked in multiple regions across the world, I am eager to share my wealth of experiences with you. From captivating financial adventures to practical tips that will help you meet your objectives -  I love helping business owners and veterans! We’ll explore an array of topics such as employee benefit packages, various retirement savings options like 401(k) plans, SEP-IRAs, Solo IRAs, Traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs. Additionally, I’ll be sharing valuable insights from my knowledgeable CPA tax team to keep you informed about current tax strategies.   Stay tuned for inventive investment portfolio ideas that can set you on the path towards financial freedom. We will also discuss timely stock market updates and essential estate planning concepts. To round it off, we’ll delve into pertinent insurance informat