Planning for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial well-being, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers various tax-advantaged strategies to help individuals save and invest...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/27/2023
Capital gains are an important part of investing, as they offer an opportunity for wealth accumulation beyond simple dividends. Understanding how to acquire capital gains requires...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/31/2023
Tax-free investments are a cornerstone of a well-rounded financial portfolio, allowing investors to grow their wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes. These investments provide...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/22/2023
Local and state governments sell municipal bonds to investors to help fund public projects like repairing a public park or building a new school. While municipal bonds pay tax-free...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2023
Treasury bonds are known to be safe and harmless investments. It is a debt security that the United States Treasury issues. The bonds issued to investors are used to foot the country's...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/21/2022
One of the most popular forms of investment is dividend investing. Dividends provide a smooth income stream to investors. You have two options when the dividend accumulates on a stock....
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 10/21/2020
Creating a good investment portfolio requires timely and accurate decisions on the right mix of assets that can help you achieve your desired short or long-term goal. One of the most...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/23/2022
A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that earns no interest during its lifetime. A zero-coupon bond is issued with a sudden reduction in par value or face value, which is the amount...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/25/2021
Exchange-traded funds are investment types that combine the best advantage of two assets. As a result, users enjoy the benefit of diversification of mutual funds alongside the ease...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 06/18/2021
