Are you wondering if you will be required to file taxes this year? Income tax laws can be confusing, especially when limits change each year. There are a few basic rules that apply to most people. Individuals with self-employment income…
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By Hannah Rice Myers It is estimated that over 19 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction. Many of these 19 million people ay have lost their jobs, their homes and their families due to their drug and/or…
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By Paul Bright Living a debt-free life is a goal that many people have, especially in tough economic times. But the reality is that almost everyone experiences debt at some point in life, and debt can take years to get…
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At its core, the role of the stock broker and brokerage firm is to execute the demands of their client. At most, a full-service brokerage will offer analysis and participate in shaping a financial plan. After the profession took on…
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There are several states in the country that do not tax federal pensions. This is good news for retirees looking to relocate. For the most part, individual states are free from federal control regarding how to tax pensions, however, some…
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An IRA CD is one of several ways to invest your contribution to an IRA for your retirement. Typically, it has a maturity of from two to five years and it pays higher interest than a a savings or money…
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Student loans can be a burden on any household. Anyone with several outstanding student loans, with individual payments to each loan provider, should consider consolidating their student loans if they have trouble meeting each payment. Here are a few important…
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Annuities are insurance policy contracts that pay out a certain rate of money annually after it matures and has been fully paid for. Fixed annuities are guaranteed by the insurance company to pay out a minimum interest rate while the…
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Day trading stock options is a concept that combines two strategies that are risky even when done alone. Day trading involves never holding a position for more than one trading day. Day traders generally close all positions before the market…
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California State Income Tax is organized through the State Franchise Tax Board, with headquarters in Sacramento. In California, individuals may file as single, married/registered domestic partner filing joint return, married/registered domestic partner filing separate return, head of household, or qualifying…
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A margin account is a special brokerage account that allows the account holder to borrow money from the broker for investment purposes, with the equities and other holdings serving as collateral. Creating a margin account usually requires the execution of…
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By Stephen Lilley Choosing quality life insurance can be a difficult process, to say nothing of how difficult it can be for someone with less-than-perfect health. There are many different policies, providers and rates out there to consider, even for…
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