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Investing and Taxes: Capital Gains and Dividends

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Capital Gains Taxes: 5 Basic Things You Should Know

Selling a stock at a gain may be cause for celebration. But depending on your income level and the type of account in which you held the investment, you may owe as little as 0% or as much as 20% of...

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Portfolio Turnover, What It Is and Why It Matters

This post contains affiliate links. I learned a harsh lesson about portfolio turnover during a recession. I was forced to pay capital gains taxes on distributions of a long-term mutual fund holding,...

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Tax Diversification: What It is and How It Could Help You

My assets are tax diversified partly as a result of happenstance. But now that the concept is becoming more popular, I am embracing tax diversification as a potential strategy for cost savings and...

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Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k): Crunching the Numbers

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HSA Rules, Benefits, and Costs

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that offer a way to set aside funds for healthcare expenses. To qualify for an HSA, you need to be covered under a high deductible health plan...

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Tracking Dividend Reinvestment, When It Matters Most

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The Basics of Self-Directed IRAs

Recently a reader wrote to ask me whether the fees and complexity of a self-directed IRA were worth the trouble. My knowledge of these types of accounts and their investments is limited. But the topic...

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Rule of 55 for 401(k) Withdrawal

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Roth IRA Rules and How They May Benefit Investors

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What to Do with Company Stock

Accumulating company stock has been a good way for my family to build wealth. I've heard others say they've been able to generate income by buying shares at a discounted price and then selling shares...

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Income Limits for Roth IRA Contributions, College Tax Credits, and More

If I can manage my income, I can control my tax liability and potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes -- by rightfully claiming tax deductions and credits. Though my husband and I work with a...

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Capital Gains Taxes: 5 Basic Things to Know

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Portfolio Turnover, What It Is and Why It Matters

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Tax Diversification: What It is and How It Could Help Me

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HSA Rules, Benefits, and Costs

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Tracking Dividend Reinvestment, When It Matters Most

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The Basics of Self-Directed IRAs

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Rule of 55 for 401(k) Withdrawal

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What to Do with Company Stock

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