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June 3, 2026
What Is an ESPP? A Plain-English Guide for Women in Tech
What is an ESPP, and why does it matter? ESPPs are one of the most underused benefits in tech compensation. This post breaks down exactly how they work and why they are worth paying attention to. If you work in tech, you have probably seen ESPP in your benefits enrollment portal. Maybe you
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May 20, 2026
The Women in Tech Equity Compensation Playbook
RSUs, ESPPs, and stock options explained so you can actually […]
May 13, 2026
RSU Cost Basis and 1099-B Explained (Avoid Double Taxation)
Selling RSU shares is not the end of the tax […]
May 6, 2026
The RSU Tax Bill Nobody Warned You About
Your employer withholds taxes when your RSUs vest. For many […]
April 22, 2026
Double Trigger Vesting at Private Companies: What Your RSUs May Not Be Telling You
At a pre-IPO startup, vesting on a schedule does not […]
April 15, 2026
RSU Vesting Schedules Explained: Cliff, Back-Loaded, Performance, Double Trigger, and Refreshers
M Maria Castillo Dominguez, CFP®, EAFounder of Valoria Wealth Management. […]
April 8, 2026
What Is an RSU? A Plain-English Guide for Women in Tech
M Maria Castillo Dominguez, CFP®, EAFounder of Valoria Wealth Management. […]