Imagine that someone has worked for forty years for a company, and is retiring with a pension and shares of stock in that company. If you are among the majority of Americans who do not have a company pension, you might find this scenario rather appealing. But, if that employer were 125-year old General Electric, […]
Should I participate in my company’s ESPP?
What is an ESPP? An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (or “ESPP”) allows you to purchase shares of your employer’s stock at a discount. ESPP’s are only available for employees of publicly traded companies. How does an ESPP work? The ESPP has an enrollment period during which you decide what percentage of your paycheck you would […]