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...]
When You’re Subject to Self-Employment Taxes
“When You’re Subjectto Self-Employment Taxes” To get my complete, new articlewith all the details... How much self-employment tax do you have to pay? It’s not always easy to figure out. That’s why you need to read my new article. Do you own your own business? Then you know that you have to pay self-employment taxes to fund your Social Security and Medicare … [Read more...]
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 2)
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 2) A quick review of Part 1 Part 1 explained several drawbacks of placing real estate in a self-directed IRA. In this article I’ll explain three more problem areas you need to consider before putting real estate in a self-directed IRA. Sure, it sounds good to buy real estate for a self-directed … [Read more...]
The IRS Wants to Know about Your Crypto
To get my complete articlewith all the details... You see, Uncle Sam wants to know what you’re up to and if you owe any taxes on your crypto activities. The IRS starts to satisfy its curiosity right at the top of your Form 1040. That’s where they ask: “At any time during 2021, did you receive, sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any financial interest in any … [Read more...]