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How Consider Incentive Stock Options In Your Overall Personal Strategy
Many companies aiming to go public someday are offering equity to employees in the hopes that it might one day become worth a lot. A common way to do this is through Incentive Stock Options (ISOs). This article discusses an overview of this offering, some of its implications, and the risks to be aware of.

13 Cognitive Errors You May Be Making When Thinking About Money
People are not always rational agents. We all make mistakes – this is what makes us human. However, for the longest time, economic theory has made assumptions about behavior in financial markets based on humans being rational.

Retirement Planning Tips For Dual-Career Couples With An Age Gap
When you hear about retirement, many people think of it in terms of turning 65 years old, applying for Medicare and Social Security, and traveling with their spouses using the money they worked hard to save throughout their whole careers. But what does retirement look like for couples with an age difference?

3 Things Women Can Do To Set Themselves Up For Financial Security
Financial planning for women is unique because we earn less money and are expected to do much more with it. Advocating for yourself, enlisting help, blocking out the noise, and planning according to your personal goals can go a long way toward ensuring your financial security is set.

How To Plan For The Financial Impact Of Aging Parents
As our average population continues to age and increased inflation takes its toll on retirees’ asset levels, children are confronted with the very real possibility of needing to financially care for aging parents.
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