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The Hidden Tax Drag on Your RSUs and ESPP And How Direct Indexing Could Help Fix It
Selling RSUs or ESPP shares? Blackout periods often force short-term gains taxed at high rates. Learn how direct indexing systematically harvests losses to potentially neutralize this tax friction and boost your after-tax returns. Stop the hidden tax drag.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Oct 289 min read
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Retiring from Tech Early? Rule of 55 vs. 72(t) SEPP for Penalty-Free Retirement Account Withdrawals
Want to retire early but think your 401(k) is locked until 59½? You might be wrong. There are two IRS-approved ways to access your funds penalty-free. We break down the flexible Rule of 55 vs. the rigid 72(t) SEPP to help you decide which path to financial freedom is right for you.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Oct 36 min read
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Do My Startup Shares Qualify for 0% Capital Gains Tax Under Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Law?
Your startup equity could be worth millions, but a 7-figure tax bill looms. A little-known tax rule, QSBS, could legally erase it. Here's a guide to see if you qualify for a 0% tax rate on up to $15M in gains.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Sep 186 min read
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How to Diversify Your Concentrated Stock Position Without a Massive Tax Bill
Your concentrated stock position feels like a win, but it's a ticking tax bomb. Selling means a huge tax bill and holding means huge risk. This isn't a choice between two bad options. There's a third way forward. Learn the strategies savvy investors use to diversify their stock, reduce risk, and legally minimize taxes.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Sep 156 min read
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Tender Offer: Should I Sell My Private Company Stock or Hold On?
our company just announced a tender offer. Before you sell, know this: one wrong move could trigger a surprise W-2 from the IRS, costing you thousands in taxes. This guide gives you a framework to not only avoid costly mistakes but to use the offer to strategically build wealth.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Sep 107 min read
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What Happens to Your Stock Options in an Acquisition and How to Reduce Taxes
The sad truth about an acquisition windfall? A single tax misstep can cost you six figures. This guide reveals the critical ISO strategies you must know before your company's deal closes to protect your hard-earned equity from the IRS.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®
Sep 38 min read
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