The U.S.Congress imposed, as of last year, a 1% tax on stock buybacks—that is, on the amount of its own stock that a company purchases in the marketplace. 

June proved to be a month full of ups and downs for stocks. The month began with each of the benchmark indexes listed here posting gains (with the exception of…

If you’re ever curious about what professional economists with access to huge troves of economic data think about the U.S. economy, you can turn to the Beige Book.

State income taxes aren't the only thing to consider when looking at the overall tax consequence of a state to retire to.

Serious accidents don't happen very often, but when they do, the impact can be devastating.

Every year, the current presidential administration releases a set of tax-related proposals, essentially a wish list for tax legislation for the coming year.

Starting this year, you can transfer any remaining or stranded funds held in a 529 plan to a Roth IRA.

Estate planning is the process of managing and preserving your assets while you are alive, and conserving and controlling their distribution after your death. There are four key estate planning…

There have been reports that financial elder abuse is on the rise, costing elderly Americans last year an estimated $36 billion.

The U.S.Congress imposed, as of last year, a 1% tax on stock buybacks—that is, on the amount of its own stock that a company purchases in the marketplace. 

In this Basic Training series we look at some of the important types of insurance.

If you are in the market for a new vehicle, you might be wondering if leasing it would save you money.