RSUs vested. Now what?

Selling, holding and the tax surprise in April — a calm framework for your first big vest.

The short version

Small, repeated costs and decisions matter more than any single market call. The households that do best are rarely the ones who pick the best fund — they are the ones who keep costs low, save consistently and avoid expensive mistakes.

What to do this year

Write down what you pay, what you own and what you want. Then pick the one change with the biggest long-term effect and make it automatic.

When to get help

If the decision is large, irreversible or emotionally loaded, a second opinion from a fee-only fiduciary is cheap insurance. This article is educational and not individual advice.