Today’s top story: How to understand and reduce taxes when selling your home. Also in the news: Why you need to learn your parents’ financial plans ASAP, how debt-related stress affects body and mind, and the goods and services that have actually dropped in price this year. How to Understand and Reduce Taxes When Selling […]
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Today’s top story: How to find the right business coach and avoid the wrong one. Also in the news: Why the 15/3 credit card hack is nonsense, how death-planning apps work, and the pros and cons of vacation loans. How to Find the Right Business Coach — and Avoid the Wrong One A good business […]
How to reduce taxes when you sell your home
If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says some clients don’t realize that home sale profits are potentially taxable until their returns are prepared — and by that time, they may have spent the windfall or invested the money in another house. ”They’re not happy […]
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Today’s top story: What rising prices could mean for your retirement plans. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on student debt and money baggage, how guests can honor their budgets in peak wedding season, and ways to mitigate credit card use during inflation. What Rising Prices Could Mean for […]