How Taxes Affect Your Savings and Investments
How many of us save and invest with an eye on tax implications? Not that many, according to a recent survey from Russell Investments (the global asset manager overseeing the […]
Asset Location and Timing to Reduce Taxes in Retirement
Location, location, location. It matters when it comes to real estate, and it also matters when it comes to the way you hold and invest your retirement savings. You can’t control […]
A Taste of Income Tax History
The 2014 tax season just came to a close and chances are you either have grumbled over your tax bill, or soon will. The question is, when you do that, […]
4 Tips for Deducting Charitable Donations from Taxes
Even though the U.S. is steadily rebounding from the recession, times are still tough. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate is still hovering around 7%. And […]
Stay Away from My 401(k)
It is no secret that our country’s federal deficit is quite steep, but is retirement savings the correct place to look for money to reduce this problem? Currently, Congress is […]
7 Questions to Ask before Investing
Making investment decisions isn’t easy, especially if you are just entering the game. When trying to find your way through the maize of investment options available today, there are some […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Take Advantage of a 401(k)
When it comes to planning and saving for retirement, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the mere thought of the notion. While we all want to bask in the […]
Roth 401(k)s vs. Traditional 401(k)s
By now, most Americans understand that at the very least, they should be participating in their employer’s defined contribution plan, most commonly offered in the form of a 401(k). But […]