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2020 Inflation Adjustments, Retirement Plan Contributions and Tax Rate Tables
The IRS on Wednesday issued the 2020 retirement plan contribution limits, annual inflation adjustments for many tax provisions as well as the 2020 tax rate tables for individuals and estates and trusts. These adjusted amounts will be used to prepare tax year 2020 returns in 2021.
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase by 1.6 percent in 2020.
Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade Make the Move to $0 Commissions
What the zero commission announcement from and Schwab and TD means to you going forward is that stock, ETF and option trading commissions, which had been between $6.95 and $4.95, are now zero.
4 Proactive Tax Planning Tips
Tax planning isn’t just about filing once a year. It’s also about protecting your wealth and assets for the future, including retirement and estate planning.
4 Reasons You Need A Retirement Budget Now
Saving for retirement might be a part of your current budget. But do you know if you're saving enough? Thinking about your retirement budget now can help you prepare for the future.
Introduction to Mutual Funds
In its most basic definition a mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools investors’ money together to build a portfolio of securities. Mutual funds can offer the benefit of diversification and processional management to investors with smaller amounts of money to invest.
A Case for Owning Bonds
We investors, we hope that a stock will be above the price we paid for it when we need the money. Listen; hope is not a sound investment strategy and bonds can lower your dependence on a wishful mindset.