Financial frauds are more common than you think. Most often, until someone has been a victim of financial fraud, they fail to recognize the growing intensity of these crimes. However, the numbers tell a different story. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...
Tax-loss harvesting refers to a strategy wherein you can sell securities at a loss to offset your capital gains tax due on the sale of profitable securities. In other words, you can sell your investment at a loss to lower your tax liability. Tax-loss harvesting can...
It can be overwhelming to compare your financial progress with others and be bound by a timeline. But it can also offer you a roadmap for the future and give you something to aspire for. Financial milestones are targets that you aim to achieve by a certain age or...
If you have been planning for your retirement, you may have come across several types of savings and investment accounts. The two most popularly used include the 401(k) and the Individual Retirement Account (IRA). For decades, retirees have relied on these to save for...
Financial planning is essential for achieving one’s financial goals. It is a step-by-step approach wherein you create a financial plan to control your income, expenses, and investments to better manage your finances. However, not everyone has a financial plan....
The world of investing is complicated, especially for new investors. Undoubtedly, investing can cause a genuine fear of loss among new investors. Moreover, even seasoned investors can be fearful of the investment world in some cases; specifically, the fear of...
