Category: Investing News

Best IRA Accounts

Best IRA Accounts

Online brokers and robo-advisors let you open a variety of accounts, but for people taking advantage of the tax benefits of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a few other features come in handy.  The...

Is Robinhood Safe for Investors?

Is Robinhood Safe for Investors?

Robinhood, the mobile-only online brokerage that disrupted the financial technology industry by charging commission-free trades, was launched in December 2014 with a waitlist of more than 500,000. Company founders Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt,...

How to Get COVID-19 Student Loan Relief

How to Get COVID-19 Student Loan Relief

Finding relief for student loan debt becomes even more pressing if you’re one of the millions who have lost their job—or are earning less—because of the pandemic. Here’s some good news: It’s easier than...

Federal Law vs. State Law: Effects on the Economy

Federal Law vs. State Law: Effects on the Economy

Former President Donald J. Trump’s administration had frequent clashes between the federal government and the states, in which he claimed maximum power for the executive branch but at other times deferred to the states...

An Advisor’s Role as Behavioral Coach

An Advisor’s Role as Behavioral Coach

The financial advisory field is rife with talented professionals who do a great job of managing their clients’ portfolios and developing strong, tax-smart strategies for retirement and other life events. Advisors’ real value lies in managing...

Steps to Take Before You Prepare Your Taxes

Steps to Take Before You Prepare Your Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that more than 80 million taxpayers use paid professionals to complete and submit their tax returns. If you’re one of them, it is important to organize your receipts, forms,...

How to Lower Refinance Closing Costs

How to Lower Refinance Closing Costs

When interest rates are low, there’s usually a big rush to refinance mortgages. But some homeowners hold back on scoring a lower interest rate because of the cost of refinancing. Realizing the savings from...

Finding the Right Accounting Certification

Finding the Right Accounting Certification

Obtaining a widely recognized accounting certification can help you land a job, increase your marketability, and lend professional credibility to you and your firm in a competitive marketplace. Human resource managers and prospective clients...