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Tax on Dividend-Paying Stocks Rising to 74%
on December 2, 2012
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With the enormous increase in the taxation of dividends, high net worth investors may be tempted to abandon dividend-paying stocks entirely. This is not necessary.
Success and Significance in Retirement
on November 30, 2012
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Most Americans fail to plan adequately for retirement. As a result, they often miss out on opportunities to enjoy the second half of life.
The Wisdom of Jack Bogle: Part 2
on November 29, 2012
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Faster is not always better. So says an energetic 83-year-old Jack Bogle, the Vanguard Group founder who has spent most of his career striving to protect the individual investor.
Financially Savvy Kittens on Net Worth
on November 28, 2012
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This kitten knows what she’s worth. Be more like this kitten.
How to Avoid the Vehicle Sales Tax in Virginia
on November 27, 2012
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“I would like to give my daughter my newer car, but the tax considerations are not simple.”
Capital Gains Tax is an Economic Monkey Wrench (2012)
on November 25, 2012
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Tax on capital gains is scheduled to rise and become much more complex at the end of this year. Keeping your head in the midst of these changes can help your bottom line. Government should tax either the value of an asset or its yield but not both.
Last Chance for a Roth Conversion during 2012
on November 23, 2012
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While Roth conversions will be advantageous for some next year, they are advantageous for nearly everyone in 2012.
Old Abe’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
on November 22, 2012
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I do, therefore, invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving.
Financially Savvy Kittens on Smart Shopping
on November 21, 2012
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This kitten delays major purchases. Be more like this kitten.
Radio Interview: How to Cope with Post-Election Depression Syndrome
on November 20, 2012
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“I was talking to a doctor in town who said he was surprised how many patients he had seen with clinical depression over the election results. I believe the definition of clinical is the thought that ‘Things will never be good again.'”
Seven Tax-Planning Strategies to Dodge the Tax Bullet
on November 18, 2012
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The victors in the recent election have declared it open hunting season on the rich, which they evidently believe will solve our spending problems. Tax hikes everywhere are aimed at the most productive members of society.
Free Printable Online Crossword Puzzle
on November 16, 2012
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Jack Bogle: The Father of Passive Funds Gets Active
on November 15, 2012
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I found it very interesting that Bogle directs much of his criticism at the mutual fund industry and even Vanguard itself. Bogle argues that fund companies should be doing a better job challenging the excesses of executives and corporate managers.
Financially Savvy Kittens on the Definition of Success
on November 14, 2012
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This kitten measures success from the bottom not the top. Be more like this kitten.
Should We Write a Blank Check to Emergency Relief?
on November 11, 2012
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Many people support public funding of disaster relief partly because they fear being described as unfeeling and selfish. Is there a moral obligation to support this public funding?