BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : MAY 31, 1999 ISSUE
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Consider Unloading


-- If you have more than 40% to 50% of your net worth tied up in your company

-- If the stock is extremely volatile and has had a steep runup lately

-- If you've held the stock at least a year after exercising incentive stock options

-- If you're planning to use the options for a major expense in the next year or two



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Making the Most of Your Stock Options

TABLE: The Ideal Options Package

When Should You Cash Out?

TABLE: Consider Unloading



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