|
Rules for Converting Money From a Traditional IRA to a Roth
As the author explains, you can convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth at any time, regardless of your age or income. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
The Costly Danger of Putting Extra Money in Your IRA
Uncle Sam applies an annual tax penalty if your IRA contributions exceed the limit. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Your 3 Biggest Social Security Questions Answered
Today's workers want to know what they can expect in the way of Social Security benefits. Here are some valuable insights. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
What to Do With a Big, Fat Inheritance
When inheriting a large sum, the author advises to find a mix of stocks and bonds that jibes with your financial goals, and then invest the whole sum based on that mix. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
What to Do With a Big, Fat Inheritance
When inheriting a large sum, the author advises to find a mix of stocks and bonds that jibes with your financial goals, and then invest the whole sum based on that mix. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Greece Running Out of Time to Avoid Collapse
Renewed concerns about Greece are causing global waves again. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Dirty Tax Secrets: The Little Lies We Tell on Our Taxes
Now that tax filling season is over, the author exposes some common methods of padding deductions. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Retiring? Why You Will Need Less Money Than You Tthink
Conventional wisdom says you need retirement income equal to 80% of your final salary. But this author says there is a decent chance you could happily retire with far less. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Americans May Be Paying Too Much Tax for Their Own Good
Federal tax receipts have risen to 17.5% of GDP, just below the 18% recession threshold. This article analyzes the data. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Debunking Myths: 4 Bearish Falsehoods Exposed
This author offers opinions and facts on why projections for a bear market fall flat. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
Boomers Retirement Confidence Falls to Five Year Low
Baby Boomer confidence in having enough income for a secure retirement has dropped to an all-time low of 27%. This author shows how to shore up your confidence. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
House Votes 240-179 To Repeal Estate Tax
Although the House repeal of the federal estate tax likely won't be enacted this year, here's why it is significant. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
How This Couple Retired in Their 30s to Travel the World
This article provides an overview of one couple's approach to early retirement. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
How to Survive a Marathon Job Interview
In today's job market, a final interview can last an entire day. Here's how to prepare. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
|
How to Stretch Your Retirement Savings
Try these strategies to make your nest egg grow faster and last longer.
|
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
15 Believe-It-Or-Not Tax Deductions
As tax return season draws to a close, you should pay attention to these tax-saving tidbits. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Is It Tax Deductible?
Take this quiz to see how well you understand the tax law. It should give you some tax-saving ideas to consider. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Average Cost of Raising a Child Hits $245,000
It could cost nearly a quarter of a million dollars to raise your child -- and that's not even including the cost of college. This article provides some suggestions for cash-strapped parents. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Should I Bet It All on Buffett?
Is there wisdom in closely following one of the world's wealthiest investors? This author gives a studied opinion. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
7 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Figuring out the best time to apply for Social Security benefits -- and which benefits you're eligible for -- involves head-scratching calculations and navigating more than 2,700 rules governing the program's payouts. Here are seven key tips. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
The Best Performing Investment Under Obama Is...
The clear winner during the president's administration has been stocks. See where you should look. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
How Non-Working Spouses Can Save for Retirement
This article points out how a married couple can maximize the benefits of a traditional or Roth IRA.
|
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
6 Investing Lessons From the Federal Reserve
When the central bank made changes in its verbiage — hinting that it could raise rates later this year — it sent investors into a bit of a tizzy. But investors might be better off trying to live by their own version of the Federal Reserve's words, rather than focusing on its actions. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Boomers Can Save Big With These 3 Programs
As we age, we face new, costly challenges in nearly every facet of life, including health, housing, transportation and even our everyday routines.
Fortunately, the U.S. government has developed or spawned several programs to help. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Nurture Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Reputation
What's your most valuable asset? According to a new book, as explained in this article, it's your reputation. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Is It Time to Add Rare Earth Elements to Your Portfolio?
Commodity based industries aren't always profitable and these investments are not for the faint of heart. Nevrtheless, it might be something to consider. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Why Employee Happiness Is The Wrong Goal
It is very common right now for big consulting firms and software vendors to use the term "happy employees" in their advertising.But this author maintains that making employees happy is not a goal worthy of an organization's energy. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Tech Momentum Differs From 1.0 Bubble And Won't Stop Soon
Unlike the dotcoms of yesterdays, this author says today's startups are being built on healthier fundamentals. Typically, more solid business ideas are getting funded or acquired.
|
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
How the Fed Fostered the Oil Glut and Price Drop - Wall Street Losing Patience
This article explains the Fed's role in encouraging excess oil production that led to the inevitable price drop and examines further repercussions. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
|
Consolidate Your Individual Retirement Accounts
The author argues that keeping your retirement savings with just one brokerage can cost you less now and simplify cashing out later. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
The Pros and Cons of Cheap Oil
The author discusses why the plunge in oil prices is roiling markets worldwide and what it means for your pocketbook. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Europe is a Mess: Should American Investors Buy Now?
Savvy investors know that often the time to buy is when things look ugly. Right now, Europe looks pretty disheveled. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Hiding Money in a Tax Shelter Can Come Back to Bite You
When someone tries to sell you on a complicated scheme that promises to slash or eliminate your tax bill, think twice. It's likely to be a scam. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Here's What to Really Fear About the Stock Market
The good times on Wall Street can't last forever. But the key to knowing where stocks are going next is focusing on the real risks to the market, not the irrational ones. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
7 Tax Rules That Apply to Noncash Charitable Donations
This article provides a summary of seven rules that apply to the most-common types of noncash charitable donations. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
The Best Ways to Save for College
There's more than one way to save for college. Many families can profit from combining a few of them. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Insurance You Never Knew You Needed
There are several types of "second tier" insurance policies that may be beneficial. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
5 Things You Need to Know About the Greek Debt Showdown
This author paints the picture of the standoff between Greece's new government and its international creditors. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Does Rebalancing Boost Returns?
This article takes a hard look at "rebelancing" often advocated by stock market advisors. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
SBA's First Effort to Match Entrepreneurs & Lenders Is a Flop
The SBA is trying to provide a bridge between those coming to its website looking for services and those delivering those services. But this author says the program is poorly executed. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
Marijuana Tax Up In Smoke? Don't Worry, Feds Plot 50% Tax
Colorado's tax revenue from marijuana has been disappointing. What does Uncle Sam have planned? |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
If You Hear This on a Job Interview, Run!
This writer points out you that should know exactly what you're getting into before you accept a job. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
The Seven Deadly Sins of Activist Hedge Funds
This authors offers up some of the drawbacks to activist hedge funds. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
How to Invest Your $600,000 IRA
What you do with a retirement account will, in the end, depend largely on two things: your tolerance for risk and your tolerance for fees. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
|
What's Roiling the Stock Market?
From oil prices to the Swiss franc, this author explains why volatility is on the rise and what you should do now. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
|
5 Easy Ways to Save Money Fast
Here are five fast and easy ways to reduce costs and put extra cash in your wallet that will feel more like a reward rather than a sacrifice. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
|
How Obamacare Complicates the Filing of Your 2014 Tax Return
The requirement that individuals obtain health coverage or pay a penalty will be enforced for the first time on 2014 returns. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
|
Many Spouses Are Cheating - Financially
One in five Americans has hidden a purchase of $500 or more from their significant other, according to a new study, and an estimated 7.2 million Americans have a bank account or credit card that their spouse doesn't know about. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
|
2015: The Global Economy's 'Sink or Swim' Moment
This author says the global economy is facing a 'sink or swim' situation now that central banks have done all they can to pump liquidity into the markets.
|
24 Jan, 2015 |
|
Hatch Sees 'Real Momentum' for Tax Reform This Year
The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said here is "real momentum" for an overhaul of the U.S. tax code this year. He has expressed optimism about working on business taxes with President Obama. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
