Savings bonds are a popular means of savings for conservative investors because they have the full confidence and credit of the US government. With savings bonds, you receive a fixed...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/19/2021
Marijuana stocks are becoming increasingly popular as more states are legalizing the use of the drugs for medical and recreational purposes. Now you can even invest in marijuana stocks...
Irrespective of your age or profession, it is essential that you always work towards retirement, which is the essence of your 401(k) plan. The 401(k) is a retirement savings account...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 10/09/2021
Personal / private pension refers to the kind of pension you can set up to enable proper savings for retirement. The value of this pension is based on the amount of money you pay in...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/30/2021
Whenever you see a dollar from a lottery win, please remember that the IRS has taken its 25%. Up to 13% can be withheld in local and state taxes (depending on where you live). However,...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/30/2021
Many seniors use savings bonds for good reasons. However, they still provide an incredible way to help pay for the college expenses of a young person. Understanding College Savings...
Deferred compensation plans can be a useful savings tool, especially for participants who want to maximize 401(k) contributions while still having savings to invest. Deferred compensation...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 09/03/2021
There exist two kinds of dividends, qualified and ordinary dividends. Ordinary dividends are taxed at the income tax rate, and qualified dividends are taxed at a lower special rate.As...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/24/2021
Franchise tax applies to taxes paid by certain companies that wish to do business in certain states. Also called a privileged tax, it gives the company the right to be established...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/24/2021