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Pay attention when the IRS talks to investors
If you are a client of a financial institution known for innovative tax planning, you may have come across a tax-savings vehicle that could turn out to be "too good to be true."
Here is the problem: The Treasury Department and IRS "have identified novel investment fund strategies that purport to produce tax resul ... (full story)
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Oct. 14 that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices.
The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month ... (full story)
I thought I had these 3 retirement topics figured out. Here’s why I changed my mind
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When I was newer in my career, I was pretty much on “Team DIY.” I wasn’t anti-adviser, but surely investors who are willing to roll up their sleeves could do it themselves and cut out the fee.
What I underrated, however, is that financial advisers do much more than portfolio management. They help their clients ... (full story)
What's Beta?
Q. What's a stock's beta? -- A.G., Williston, Vermont
A. It's a measure of its volatility. A beta of 1.0 reflects a stock that moves pretty much in tandem with the overall stock market. If the market rises or falls by 10%, so will the stock (roughly). A beta below 1.0 reflects lower volatility, and a beta above 1.0 reflects high ... (full story)
The 5 future vehicles you need to watch for, according to Edmunds
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Fall is typically when automakers release the majority of their models for the new year. Most will be continuations of prior designs, but there’s also a good number that are all-new or getting major redesigns. If you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle in the next six months, it can be useful to know which ones have m ... (full story)