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Five Tax Planning Strategies to Use All Year to Lower Taxes
Proactive ways to lighten the tax load include deferring or accelerating income, tax-loss harvesting and bunching several expenses into one year.
By Jamie P. Hopkins, Esq., CFP, RICP • Published
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Independent Contractors vs. Employees: There's a Difference
This small-business owner risks his livelihood by misclassifying employees to save a few bucks and avoid ‘messy paperwork.’ This won’t end well.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb After Promising PPI, Jobless Claims
The major market indexes notched a win Thursday as wholesale prices unexpectedly fell and jobless claims hit their highest level in over a year.
By Karee Venema • Published
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The 12 Best Stocks to Buy Now
The lesson of the past two years: Be ready for anything. Our best stocks to buy now reflect opportunities amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
By Anne Kates Smith • Last updated
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Four Historical Patterns in the Markets for Investors to Know
Market performance regularly runs a gamut of annual dips and flat cycles to corrections and crashes. Investors who know the patterns can set reasonable expectations.
By Michael Decker • Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle After CPI, Fed Minutes
The major indexes made modest moves after data showed a mixed picture on inflation and the Fed minutes hinted at another rate hike.
By Karee Venema • Published
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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Although inflation eased in March, rising prices for these categories continued to bust consumers' budgets.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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The 9 Best Inflation-Proof Investments for Your Portfolio
stocks to buy These stocks and ETFs are some of the best inflation-proof investments and could continue to shine as price growth cools.
By Kyle Woodley • Last updated
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March CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A mixed CPI report means investors can expect another rate hike from the Federal Reserve in May.
By Dan Burrows • Published