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Equity Compensation Part 1: RSU's, ESPP's, and Little-Known Risks

2021/11/2
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The episode discusses the severe impact of General Electric's stock collapse on retirees who heavily relied on equity compensation packages for their retirement savings.

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In 2018, GE stock traded at $7/share—an 85% drop from its all-time high. 

Who was hit the hardest? 

Company retirees...including former factory workers who used equity compensation packages to save for retirement.

In part one of our equity comp series, I'm breaking down:

  • What it is
  • Why it exists
  • How to manage the risks

Friend and fellow planner, Odaro Aisueni, also drops by to share his wisdom and expertise.

If you want to better understand equity compensation + learn about the overlooked risks of company stock, you’re going to love today’s episode.

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