‘Sell in May and Go Away’: Definition, Statistics, and Drawbacks
“Sell in May and go away” is a well known saying in finance. It is based on stocks’ historical underperformance during the six-month period from May to October.
The Recurring Problems With Subscription Services
Once upon a time, we owned things. Now, we’re renting everything, paying tithes to corporations who dangle convenience like a carrot.
IRS Waives 2024 RMDs For Inherited IRA Beneficiaries
The IRS has just waived some Inherited IRA RMDs again for 2024. But is skipping the RMD on your inheritance a smart tax planning move?
What Is ESG Investing and Why Is It Under Fire?
The widespread use of ESG factors has fed skepticism that the approach is nothing more than a marketing gimmick, fueling a backlash and a regulatory crackdown.
Why Are Cash Prices Lower Than Health Insurance Negotiated Prices?
Growing evidence demonstrates a counterintuitive phenomenon in healthcare: the cash price is often cheaper than insurance prices for the same service or product.
How Would You Pay for Long-Term Care? (May)
A growing number of Americans aren’t sure how they’d pay for long-term care expenses.
The Augusta Rule Can Help You Save Money If You Can Master The Rules
The section 280A exclusion, often called the Augusta Rule in a nod to the Masters, can help taxpayers avoid tax on short-term rentals and possibly, save money.
Taxation of Expatriates
The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act 0f 2008 (the HEART, or “Heroes” Act), enacted on June 17, 2008, applies new tax rules both to certain U.S. citizens who relinquish their U.S. citizenship and to certain long-term U.S. residents who terminate their U.S. residency.
How to Buy a House in 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide
To buy a house, you should team up with a trustworthy real estate agent and make sure your credit is in good shape. If you plan to get a mortgage, you need a loan preapproval in hand before you can start looking at houses. Your mortgage lender will want an appraisal of the home, and […]
Are You a Micromanager?
Are you always giving your team “advice”? Do you need to approve every decision your team members make? Do you consider feedback a one-way street? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be a micromanager says Harvard Business Review.
