Inflation Alert! “Consider Investing in TIPS” To get my complete articlewith all the details... Looking for a way to protect yourself from inflation? Take a close look at TIPS. The stock market is volatile. The bond market is volatile. So where can you safely invest your money, profit from inflation, and not risk losing a penny? The answer is … [Read more...]
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Act Now: Earn 9.62% Tax Deferred
Want a great risk-free investment that pays high tax-deferred interest? Take a close look at Series I bonds. “Act Now: Earn 9.62% Tax Deferred” To get my complete articlewith all the details... It’s a fact. If you act by this October, you can buy government Series I bonds and get a whopping 9.62% interest on your money. More good news. That extremely high … [Read more...]
How Rental Property Owners Can Avoid the Net Investment Income Tax (NITT)
Do you earn profits from rental property? Then keep on reading to save money! It’s sad but true. If your income is high enough, you’re paying the 3.8% net investment income tax (NITT). Think of the tax as a surtax on your high income. But here’s some good news. If you own profitable real-estate rentals,there are three exemptions you may be able to useto avoid the 3.8% … [Read more...]
Deducting Mortgage Interest When Your Name’s Not on the Deed
Do you live in a house owned by someone else, but it’s you who pays the mortgage? Can you still deduct the valuable mortgage interest? Absolutely! But you have to know the rules and follow them carefully if you want to come out a winner. You can come out a winner because the tax law is surprisingly fair when it comes to mortgage-interest deductions. Want to find out … [Read more...]
How To Use a Reverse Mortgage as a Tax Planning Tool
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… If you’re a senior, it’s possible you may need a sizable chunk of cash to meet expenses or maintain your lifestyle. That’s where a reverse mortgage can come in. A reverse mortgage is a kind of loan that lets homeowners, ages 62 and older, borrow part of their home equity as tax-free income. (In the full article, … [Read more...]