The fiscal cliff tax deal is here.
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) implements a number of changes to our nation’s tax system. This much needed bill avoided sending American taxpayers over the fiscal cliff, which would have …
This week has been a boon for the markets. With a fiscal cliff deal in sight, the S&P 500 stock index surged from 1402 to 1426 on Monday, New Year’s Eve. The market continued its rally on Wednesday closing at …
So with the new year upon us it’s important to take stock of your current investment contributions. The IRS has released the contribution limits for 401(k)s, the government’s TSP, 403(b)s and IRAs.
In 2012 …
With the holiday season in full tilt I haven’t been able to write as much as I would have liked over the past week. However, I should have some new articles (and another annuity review) for you after …
Your favorite spongy cakes and baked goods may soon be back in full production. Hostess is up on the auction block and Walmart and Kroger are bidding on the assets of the …
Retirement is a time when many choose to purchase the house of their dreams or to move closer to their family.
However, it may not always be to your advantage to purchase a home right away and renting may prove
Peter Schiff argues against the tax rate increase arguments put forth by economist Paul Krugman and investment magnate Warren Buffet. Both Buffett and Krugman argue for higher taxes based on the premise of high …
After the past week’s posts about the fiscal cliff and how it will affect you, I thought a post about the difference between your marginal tax rate and your average tax rate would be appropriate. It will be easier to …
How exactly could the fiscal cliff affect you? It’s much easier if I walk you through it, so I’ve made a video to explain the tax impact most investors would face if we, as the media likes to say, “go …
As I write this, the S&P 500 is up 10.88% for the year. While not always the most efficient option, a low cost index fund or ETF will give you exposure to …