Three Strong Economic Signs Buoyed Markets Higher
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss the strong week for the markets as investors exited bonds in favor of equities.
Q&A Time: The Risk in an ETF Manager and High Dividend Yield Stocks
Ted Parrish, CFA, addresses listeners’ concerns about the failure of an exchange traded fund manager, and provides his opinion on two investments that boast more than a 7% dividend yield.
Paying Uncle Sam with Plastic—or Not
Sure the IRS accepts credit cards so you can pay your balance, but be warned: It will cost you more than just what you owe Uncle Sam.
Q&A Time: Ultra Short Treasury, Coal Stocks, Telecom Stocks and Apple, Inc.
Ted Parrish, CFA, and Dr. Gene provide their opinions on several stocks.
In the News: Paying Uncle Sam with Plastic
Bil Lako explains the “convenience” of paying your tax debt with plastic in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article.
Can I Provide Annuity Payments to My Heirs After I Die?
A stretch annuity can allow for the death benefit to be paid over several years, while the balance to continues to grow. Read more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Keeping Track of Expiring and New Tax Provisions
A series of tax law changes began with 2011’s expiring provisions and include new laws starting in 2013. For a review, read this Tax Tip.
Election Year Tax Talk: Deciphering the Terminology
Taxes will be a hotly debated topic in the 2012 election. Here is a list of the topics candidates will likely discuss. Read more in this Tax Tip.
There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2011
There is still time to save $5,000 ($6,000 for age 50+) for retirement for the 2011 tax year. You have until April 17th. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Earnings Likely to Continue to Rise, but at a Slower Pace
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss the markets’ first 200-point drop since November 2011 and the possible slower growth of earnings.