A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest (coupons) to the investor, unlike traditional bonds. Instead, the bond is sold at a discount from its face...
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
Retirement should be about living your best life, and enjoying what you love, whether it is relaxing on the beach or on the golf course. It shouldn't involve worrying about debt,...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 11/30/2022
Should you invest your money in stocks or real estate?People often have doubts about what to invest in and when. Competitive home prices in up-and-coming neighborhoods are attractive...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/27/2022
Students may want to start their credit journey with a new card. But being eligible for a traditional credit card can be difficult when you have limited income and bad credit history.This...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/03/2022
You've probably heard the terms stock and bond, but what exactly are they? Simply put, stocks and bonds are two types of investments that can be included in an investment portfolio....
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 08/11/2022
Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
People may wonder if bonds are good investments. The truth is that such an answer depends on many factors, such as the types of bonds, the interest rate, and the bond's duration....
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/12/2022
Creating a list of the best bond ETFs for 2022 may include, at first glance, only those funds that can perform well in an inflationary and growth environment. But that would only be...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 07/09/2022