Stocks Step Up
Indices closed in green territory on Wednesday. Brands such as Yahoo! and Intel stepped up following the release of better-than-expected quarterly results.
Minimizing Tax on Social Security Benefits
How much of your Social Security benefits are taxable depends on your total income, marital status and other factors. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Mixed Moves
Stocks closed with mixed moves on Tuesday. The Dow and S&P 500 tacked on some points while the Nasdaq traded slightly into red territory. Brands such as Johnson & Johnson and UnitedHealth advanced following the release of better-than-expected quarterly results.
What is the federal funds rate?
Does the federal funds rate affect your borrowing rate? You may be surprised. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
A Green Monday
Indices closed well into the green zone on Monday. Disney tacked on 2.93% after Pivotal Research upgraded the stock to “buy” from “hold” and increased its price target to $121 from $104.
Brands Retreat
Indices closed the session in red territory. Stocks retreated on a variety of economic news. Crude oil took a breather on Friday. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 2.8% today to settle at $40.36 a barrel.
Be Wary of Variable Annuities
Investors who have annuity contracts with capital gains are in a sweet spot to take advantage of a 1035 exchange. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance Surprises Many
The penalty for not having health insurance is the GREATER of two calculation methods. Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Mixed Moves
Indices closed slightly mixed on Thursday. The Dow and S&P 500 added fractional gains. The Nasdaq ended the session marginally in the red. Bank brands led advancers while technology stocks retreated.
Owe Taxes and Can’t Pay?
It’s in your best interest to make arrangements to pay the IRS what you owe—even if you cannot afford it. We explain in this week’s special Tax Tip.