Tax news, rules, and practical guidance for investors, including capital gains and losses, stocks, real estate, retirement accounts, and other investments.
The real estate market in the United States is hot right now. Record-low mortgage rates combined with a limited number of houses for sale have created a seller’s market: prices are soaring, and homes are selling almost as quickly as they can be listed. That’s inspiring some homeowners–and flippers–to think about buying and selling. You…
My kids play the market. Well, sort of. I wanted them to start learning about money—and yes, taxes—while they were young enough to make mistakes and ask questions. So I gave each of them some money and told them they could invest. My youngest has enjoyed a terrific return, prompting him to lament, “I wish…
I often say that the stock market is not the economy. That’s been especially apparent in 2020 as indicators like unemployment rates, consumer confidence, and durable goods orders have painted a grim picture of the economy even as the stock market has continued to climb. That doesn’t feel like it makes sense. So, folks have…
Taxes from A to Z: D is for DRIP (dividend reinvestment program)