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
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Understanding When A Loss Isn’t Really A Tax Loss
I swear it is better to stuff your mattress with your money. That was a comment from one of my friends today after she took
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2014): X Is For XD
Taxes From A to Z: X is for XD
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Taxes From A to Z: W is for Worthless Securities
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Taxes A to Z: V is for Vesting
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Taxes From A To Z (2014): D Is For DRIP
Taxes from A to Z: D is for DRIP (dividend reinvestment program)
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Taxes From A to Z: B Is For Basis.
Read MoreGot Stock? Cost Basis Rules May Impact Taxes
There’s a reason that the stock market continues to make news: over half of Americans own individual stocks, mutual funds, or stocks in a 401(k)
Read MoreA Loss By Any Other Name Isn’t The Same: All About Capital Losses (And Gains)
That horrible crash you heard today? It was the market. And it was not pretty. The Dow fell 630 points today, marking the worst day
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reinvested Dividends
Taxpayer asks: I don’t understand. I have my stocks on a program that reinvests the dividends back into the stock. My broker says that this
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