Most of us know we need to save for our future – but how much is enough? There are several ways you can answer that question. You might want to know the amounts you need to be setting aside now to achieve financial security in the future. Or it might be more useful to know … Read more
Have you ever looked at your investment gains and thought, “What if I just… didn’t mention this to the IRS?” Well, friend, you’re not alone. But before you go down that risky road, let’s talk about what really happens if you don’t pay taxes on your stock transactions. As someone who’s spent years helping folks … Read more
Hey there, fellow investors! If you’re dipping your toes into the stock market or are already swimming in trades, you’ve probably wondered about the tax consequences of all those clicks to buy and sell It’s a question I get all the time from readers “Do you pay taxes on every stock trade?” The short answer … Read more
ETFs often have relatively low expense ratios and offer instant diversification. Some of the best-performing Vanguard ETFs this month include VGT and MGK. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on our website or click to take an action … Read more
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Open Interest is the total number of active options and futures contracts that have not yet been settled against an asset at a given time in the trading arena. It is primarily used as an indicator to identify market positions of securities that have not yet been closed for an unknown reason. This page covers … Read more
Understanding the Two Key Metrics MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) MOIC measures the total value of realized and unrealized assets divided by the initially invested capital It’s a straightforward metric that shows the absolute return on investment without considering time factors, For example A MOIC of 2.0x means the investment has doubled in nominal terms … Read more
Have you ever found yourself staring at a large check and wondering, “Can I just walk into my bank and deposit this?” If you’re holding a $20,000 check, that’s definitely a valid concern! The simple answer is yes, you can deposit a $20,000 check—but there are some important things you should know before heading to … Read more
Don’t Miss These Critical Deadlines for Tax-Loss Harvesting Let’s face it – nobody likes losing money on investments. But if you’ve got some losers in your portfolio, there’s a silver lining: tax-loss selling. This strategy can help soften the blow by reducing your tax bill, but only if you beat the deadline! I’ve been tracking … Read more
Ever found a George Washington dollar coin and wondered if you’re holding a small fortune? Despite what many folks believe, these aren’t actually made of gold – but they can still be worth more than face value under the right circumstances. Let’s break down what these Presidential dollars are really worth and which ones might … Read more