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
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
Interest rates will continue rising in 2019. But savings rates, mortgages, certificates of deposit, and credit cards are growing at different speeds. Each product is based on a different...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
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
The payment of income tax is a reality. And when Uncle Sam says income, he is talking about all the money you make, whether it's from your job or your investment. This includes...
What is Municipal BondA municipal bond is a debt issued by a municipality, state, or a country to finance capital expenditures, including the construction of schools, highways, or...
Posted by Tim Thompson CPA PLLC on 06/15/2020
Although it may seem little, the interest you earn during the year is not tax-free. The interest is subject to the same tax rates as the rest of the income.Sources of interest income...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 11/25/2019