Easily understand your equity

Our guide to stock options, RSUs, and more

Ask these questions to understand your job offer

How long do I have to exercise my options?

How do I early exercise? What do I file with the IRS?

How do I finance an option exercise or tax liability?

An overlooked benefit of joining a company early on

What's a 409A valuation and how does it impact FMV?

Understand this popular form of financing

Thoughts for founders setting up stock plans

What is it and how does it affect me?

How does each country in Europe handle equity?

What's the difference between preferred and common stock?

How do founders and employees earn equity?

Debunking common wisdom about stock ownership

What happens during an IPO or direct listing?

Our favorite resources on equity basics, taxes, and more