Got stock options from your employer? ISOs and NSOs look alike on paper, but they're taxed very differently. Here's a deeper look at how each one works, the AMT rules that come with ISOs, and exercise strategies to help you get the most from your equity compensation.

Restricted stock units come with vesting schedules, tax consequences, and a risk most people miss: your paycheck, your benefits, and now a chunk of your net worth all depend on one company. Here's how RSUs actually work, and a question to ask yourself when they vest.