Tax cuts are now the law of the land, ushering in the "How will it affect me?" phase. One of the most vocal interest groups is the housing sector, insisting the bill's provisions will adversely affect the sale and construction of homes in the United States.
As 2017 comes to a close, it's a good time to conduct a little routine maintenance on the old financial engine.
If you own open-end mutual fund shares outside your IRA or other tax-deferred accounts, be on the lookout for the tax man.
We all remember the massive fraud perpetrated by Bernard Madoff, which broke all records and eclipsed even the eponymous scheme of Charles Ponzi. But here, closer to home, a $5 million shakedown by a couple of local investment brokers serves once again to remind us just how important it is to observe some basic precautions before entering into any investment relationship.
Many adults feel a sense of insecurity regarding important decisions that will determine whether retirement is a joy or a burden. April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to highlight deficiencies in understanding basic budgeting, saving and investing concepts that are critical to a sound and stable financial future.
Many investors anxiously jump right to stock selection when constructing a portfolio.
Still struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift? If your recipient list includes families with young children, hardly any gift could rival a head start on funding a college education. A small contribution today to a 529 college savings plan could literally change the life and future income potential of a future scholar.
By now you are probably adapting to the latest additional inconvenience at the check-out stand: inserting your chip card and waiting for authorization.
Many people incorrectly assume that our currency is still backed by gold. In fact, except for a very brief period prior to World War I, this has never been completely true. Inevitably, the value of money derives from faith in the government that issues it. In a modern economy, there is really no alternative.
When we shove a dollar bill in a vending machine or slap down a 10 spot to pay for lunch, few of us stop to ponder the remarkable commercial innovation that money represents.
