How Can I Make the Most of My Stock Options?

How Can I Make the Most of My Stock Options?
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Dear Carrie: I recently accepted a position at a small startup, where my salary is about the same but I will also get stock options. Can you please tell me what I need to know about company stock options?—A Reader

Dear Reader: First, let me say congratulations! Starting a new job can come with big changes in your life, impacting everything from your role and responsibilities and the people you work with to how much—and how—you’re compensated. I’m glad you’re asking about stock options, not only because they can represent a significant part of your compensation but also because they’re often misunderstood.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
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Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, a certified financial planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of "The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty."
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