Annuities are financial products that have gained popularity as a retirement income option in recent years. They offer a way to provide a steady stream of income during retirement,...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 10/23/2023
Dividend income is a source of financial growth and stability for many investors. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically taxes dividend income, certain types of dividends...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/10/2023
Recovery rate can be defined as the percentage of defaulted debt recoverable by a lender. It can also be defined as the value of a security after said security has emerged from bankruptcy...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/13/2023
An OID also known as original issue discount is a debt instrument with a lower value compared to the time it was bought. The investor receives the face value after maturity with interest...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 04/21/2023
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
What are tax refund loans?Most taxpayers know a lot about tax refunds. However, very few know about tax refund loans. If you have short-term cash needs and anticipate a tax refund,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/30/2022
If you're in debt or feel your debt is growing, you're probably not alone. As many Americans are still trying to get their debt under control largely from the effect of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/10/2022
Everyone has a personal credit history. Personal credit history must be separated from their business credit for small business owners. As individuals, the errors in personal credit...
Some years, Congress changed the rules facing investors. In other years, the economy has the final say in rethinking the best investment plans. At the same time, the personal situation...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/06/2021