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Financial PlanningEquity Compensation 101: Stock Options vs. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
August 27, 2020by Chloé A. Moore
Equity compensation has become an increasingly common way to recruit and retain employees. While it was traditionally a way to award high-ranking executives, it has become common for tech employees at all levels. It can also be a lucrative part