Time to Negotiate Your Next Pay Increase? Ask for Stock Instead of More Cash

If you are fortunate enough, there comes a point where you are making enough money and the next dollar in salary you are able to command will not be very additive to your overall net worth. Though it may sound counterintuitive, once you reach a certain income threshold, every next dollar earned has a diminishing return. That does not mean that it should not be welcomed with open arms, but that by delaying the receipt of that dollar, you are able to unlock more of its value. Ultimately, your concern should be less about how much you make and more about how much you get to keep.

Malcolm EthridgeNovember 5, 2020Stock Options/Equity Compensation

Your Employer Just Granted You Stock Options. Now What?

Stock options are no longer just for the few executives at the very top of the org chart. Many publicly traded companies now make them available to non-executive staff. And while splitting annual compensation between cash and stock has some real benefits, it can certainly be confusing. Be sure to remain aware of your choices, the term of your options, and the tax consequences of your exercise decisions. Although plans and grants from various companies may resemble each other in many ways, no standard stock option plan exists.

Malcolm EthridgeAugust 8, 2020Stock Options/Equity Compensation

How Much is Too Much When It Comes to Owning Stock in the Company You Work For?

For many executives and senior level managers, compensation comes in the form of a set salary, a cash bonus (or two), and some form of equity ownership in the company. For those leaders of publicly traded companies, equity ownership typically comes in the form of company stock. And while one’s natural instinct is to accumulate as much stock in the company, while still an employee, as possible, is that always the best choice?

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