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Retirement planning and your equity awards Article

Here’s how you can get the most out of the benefits your employer has granted you.

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Your equity awards, when life happens Article

Learn about a few common events that can affect your awards, and the types of things you’ll need to think about.

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Job loss and your equity awards Article

As you clear off your desk and consider your next chapter, don’t forget about your stock compensation.

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9 planning rules everyone with stock options needs to know Article

Managing your stock options can be challenging. To get the most out of your company’s stock plan, consider the following points.

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Guides and How-to’s

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How to set up your Benefits OnLine access Article

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How to accept your equity awards Article

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How to open a Merrill brokerage account for your equity awards (U.S. participants) Article

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How to open a Merrill brokerage account for your equity awards (non-U.S. participants) Article

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How to transfer money from your Merrill brokerage account Article

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How to sell shares Article

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How to model the value of your equity awards Article

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How to update your Merrill brokerage account address on Benefits OnLine Article

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A guide to your account Article

Use this guide to become familiar with Benefits OnLine, and learn how to take important actions related to your equity awards.

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A guide to Restricted Awards Article

Use this guide to become familiar with your awards and how to take important actions related to Restricted Stock.

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A guide to Performance Awards Article

Use this guide to become familiar with your awards and how to take important actions related to Performance Awards.

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How to make a tax election Article

It's easy to elect how to pay taxes on the payment from a restricted or performance award on Benefits OnLine at benefits.ml.com.

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A guide to Stock Appreciation Rights Article

Use this guide to become familiar with your awards and how to take important action related to Stock Appreciation Rights.

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A guide to Stock Options Article

When you receive a stock option grant, you get the opportunity to purchase your company's stock at a set price for a specific period.

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Instructions for completing Form W-8BEN on Benefits OnLine Article

Follow these instructions to make sure your Form W-8BEN is complete and accurate. Available in multiple languages.

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