What is a Yield Curve?This (a yield curve) is a line that plots the yields (interest rates) of bonds of the same credit quality but with different maturity dates. The yield curve slope...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 10/24/2021
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
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
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...
With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
While there are many ways you can save for college, these various strategies are not equal. You get some particular tax advantages with the best savings channel, provided you use the...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/11/2021
Traditional and Roth IRAs may be the king and queen of the retirement prom, but there are other great options that savers shouldn't ignore.Although there are lesser-known SEP,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/06/2021
Your 1040sIf your income is over a specific amount, paying the federal income tax is mandatory. You might have to pay income tax in some states as well. The income tax rate is a matter...
There are bond authorities that are state-chartered in every state. These are housing agencies, healthcare facilities, authorities for the financing of industrial development, etc....