I'm trying to choose an online broker. Fees vs. site functionality and features are my main concern. (1) What is the best online broker for someone who has between 5 to 10K to invest? (2) Is there any advantage to paying higher per-trade or per-contract fees for use of a site that has better features, or can all of the common features be found elsewhere easily? (3) Which discount broker has the best site functionality? [more inside]
posted by mintyfresh on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm about to leave a startup to go to a different company, and I need some help figuring out how to handle my stock options. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there an online or free software solution for this idea my colleague at school has had? We want to survey kids in our school about their interests and ambitions and use their responses to suggest which courses they should elect for their next year. [more inside]
posted by man down under on Oct 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any viable alternatives to the Lotus Notes client for Windows XP? It's the work-provided client for email, calendars and schedules, and whatever else it does. Version 8 is crawling, where the previous version (6?) was at least responsive. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Jul 21, 2009 - 4 answers

How much of an equity stake in start-up should I ask for? [more inside]
posted by yoyo_nyc on Apr 14, 2009 - 14 answers

Did you work for a startup and exercise your options early? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2009 - 11 answers

I need to find a lawyer in the NYC area who deals with confidentiality agreements and stock option contracts, specifically in the software industry. How would I go about finding such a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2008 - 3 answers

[Tax/Stock Filter:] Employee Stock Purchase Plan advice especially in re: taxation [more inside]
posted by jckll on Dec 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone explain this website which shows the prices of crude oil options? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Nov 26, 2008 - 5 answers

This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths. [more inside]
posted by msposner on Nov 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Help, I'm looking for an option to AT&T residential landline service. [more inside]
posted by malhaley on Oct 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Work is hell: I love the company and the pay, but hate my job and hate my boss. I'm looking to change careers, but what careers would fit my skill set? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I have traded stock Options for a while but would like to have the following order type: Example - Option Price = 3.90 Put in a order to sell if price goes below 3.50 or sell if price goes above 4.50 I have looked at stop, stop limit, limit, trailing and the works, but is there a technical name for what I want, and do brokers offer it? Thanks! BB
posted by bright77blue on Aug 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a way to make an email list announce-only for some recipients and unmoderated for others? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

i have an economics/mathematics degree from UT Austin, and for the past 3-4 years I've been teaching math. i dont want to teach anymore so im not sure what all i can do. ive thought about getting a job at a hospital, some accounting job, and financial planning. and im not much of a corporate america person. all ive got goin so far is work through a temp agency. i need some more ideas and so im throwing the idea out to the general forum. please write back with some ideas.
posted by locoindio on Jun 15, 2008 - 5 answers

SportsMathFilter: How do I correctly price playoff ticket options? [more inside]
posted by charlesv on Apr 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Why is Firefox refusing to spellcheck? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

What usually happens to vested stock options when a private company buys a public company (or a part of the company)? [more inside]
posted by tdischino on Jan 16, 2008 - 6 answers

question on stock options: is volume an issue? If I sell to close in the final 3 weeks, who is it that is buying it? why would they buy it? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Dec 6, 2007 - 24 answers

Technical options trading question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me leverage my ability to pick failing companies. [more inside]
posted by Ryvar on Jun 4, 2007 - 13 answers

What legal options are available to a 19 year old "American" without a driver's license or American citizenship who's parents have overstayed their legal welcome in this country and have devolved/absolved all responsibility? [more inside]
posted by albernathy0 on Mar 2, 2007 - 27 answers

My job: prepress technician / production artist / deigner. My question: Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Oct 3, 2006 - 12 answers

Regular old US stock options (not employee stock options): Anyone know if a) the market-maker / clearinghouse is required to buy and/or sell every call and put listed? b) and, if so, how many contracts are they required to buy and/ sell? MORE INSIDE... [more inside]
posted by catcatwomanman on Jul 2, 2006 - 3 answers

Speculating Filter: What happens to the value of a Put Option if the underlying stock halts trading and/or goes bankrupt? [more inside]
posted by de void on Apr 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me help my brother make a decision about what to do with his career. He is 24, from the UK, has a batchelors degree (in Business Studies) and has worked for about 3 years as a management consultant. [more inside]
posted by Rc on Mar 24, 2006 - 5 answers

I have exercised stock options and taken possession of a small number of shares. I have not sold anything, but am wondering how screwed I am, tax-wise. First, do I have to declare the value of the stock as "income" for the year that I acquired it? Second, if I should sell it, do I add the money I receive from that sale to my regular taxable income? Do I deduct the amount I paid in? Is the net difference subject to other taxes? Is this handle-able by an average person or do I need an accountant?
posted by scarabic on Jan 13, 2005 - 6 answers

FirefoxFilter: Is there any extension or option (even if it requires hand editing) that would allow me to have Bookmarks open in a new tab by default (instead of rightclicking and selecting this from the context menu)? I'm really surprised none of the tab extensions include this option.
posted by billsaysthis on Nov 11, 2004 - 11 answers

Any investors out there? My company gave me some stock options for the last several years, and I haven't a clue how to to use them. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by benjh on Apr 17, 2004 - 12 answers