by lportee53 | Nov 26, 2025 | Investment
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions Who among us wants to pay the IRS more taxes than we have to? While few may raise their hands, Americans regularly overpay because they fail to take tax deductions for which they are eligible. Let’s take a quick look at the five...
by lportee53 | Nov 21, 2025 | Investment
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall? While many of us have been conditioned to expect a regular bonus from work or some other gift of money, either from living relatives or through an estate, there is still a big thrill when circumstances drop a big pile of...
by lportee53 | Oct 15, 2025 | Investment
Buying vs. Leasing a Car Some people approach buying a car like they approach marriage, “’til death do us part.” Others prefer to keep their options open, trading in every few years for the latest make and model, the most cutting-edge technology, or...
by lportee53 | Oct 8, 2025 | Investment
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference? International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks. With international stock markets comprising about 40 percent of the world’s capitalization as...
by lportee53 | Sep 24, 2025 | Investment
The Business Cycle Understanding the economy’s cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective. What has upswings and downturns, troughs, peaks, and plateaus? Though such terms could easily describe a roller coaster ride, they are also...
by lportee53 | Aug 20, 2025 | Investment
Buying a Home When people talk about the American Dream and what it means to them, buying a house is often near the top of the list. However, the care and responsibilities of owning a home can sometimes be overlooked: You’re not only buying the house but also...
