Retirement & Financial Planning Report

Rental property owners may have a loss, for tax purposes. Even if your cash income exceeds your outlays, non-cash deductions …More

The stocks of companies based in emerging markets shot up in 2003 and have continued to outperform this year. From …More

Some $7 billion worth of limited partnership units were sold last year, compared with publicly traded real estate investment trust …More

The biggest mistake property owners make is failing to properly screen renters. That can be a minefield, though, because of …More

One problem with buying insurance online is that you might wind up sending a substantial amount of money–and trusting your …More

There are currently three families of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer sector index funds: The Select Sector SPDRs (Spiders) carve …More

The interest you earn on U.S. Savings Bonds is free from state and local taxation. In some cases, the interest …More

In the past few years, with interest rates falling, homeowners have rushed to refinance their mortgages. That’s a good deal …More

Some people who buy investment property think they’ll enjoy positive cash flow right away. That probably won’t be the case …More

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) report their annual tax results on a Form K-1, for partnerships, rather than the 1099s used …More

Dividend-paying stocks belong in most investors’ portfolios, for the following reasons: Current income: Stocks that yield, say, 2 or 3 …More

Long-term it has paid to own stocks. Ibbotson Associates, Chicago, calculates that $1 invested in large-company stocks at the end …More

Among the various types of insurance policies sold online, auto insurance may be the most suitable for Internet purchases. Auto …More

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) returned nearly 14 percent per year for the last 10 years, through 2003. Those returns were …More

Credit card companies are finding creative ways to separate cardholders from their money. Late statements. Credit card companies have learned …More

Owning residential real estate that you rent to tenants can be a hassle but the financial rewards may be worth …More

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Why buy insurance online? To save time. It is becoming quicker and easier to purchase a variety of policies online. …More

If you want an investment that offers relatively attractive yields today as well as some protection against rising rates tomorrow, …More

Running a part-time business on the side can lead to many tax advantages. You may deduct some of the costs …More

Under the 2003 tax law, dividends from U.S. and many foreign corporations are taxed no higher than 15 percent. Investors …More

If you’re sending a child or children to college, needs-based financial aid may be vital. To increase your family’s eligibility, …More

Series I Savings Bonds are inflation-adjusted. Thus, the interest rate for each bond is a combination of a fixed rate, …More

Canny investors may enjoy superior returns by picking recent mutual fund leaders. The top funds are those investing in broad …More

Are you thinking about purchasing a home or condo, then renting it to tenants? If so, you should be sure …More

In discussions of real estate investments, the term “cap rate” (for capitalization rate) is commonly used. A cap rate is …More

Buying a fixer-upper home can be a profitable investment. Such properties are generally available at prices well under market value. …More

Although some analysts have said that stock prices follow earnings, it may be more accurate to say that stock prices …More

You can choose among various extra features when you buy disability insurance. Each one will have a cost, though, which …More

The tax law permits a homeowner to rent a home for up to 14 days a year and pay no …More