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The Ins-and-Outs of Capital Gains Tax Part I

by Juno Moneta
June 2nd, 2008, 9:11 pm


Someone posted a comment asking me to explain capital gains tax. I did a little digging and found an excellent article on SmartMoney.com that sums up the different capital gains tax rates depending on your income, the type of investment ... more

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What’s Better, A Tax Credit or a Tax Deduction?

by Juno Moneta
May 30th, 2008, 6:06 am


I often use the word "deduction" to describe anything that might lower my tax bill. But there are actually two ways to save money on taxes: the tax credit and the tax deduction. A tax credit is a wonderful, simple thing-it ... more

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Are Exchange Traded Funds Right for You?

by Juno Moneta
May 26th, 2008, 12:26 pm


Today I saw a clip on CNN Money.com with Suze Orman, in which she explained why she's lost her faith in good old-fashioned index funds and is now a believer in the ETF. Which of course begs the question, ... more

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Don’t Forget Your Umbrella!

by Juno Moneta
May 3rd, 2008, 7:56 pm


In the course of taking a quiz on my level of financial savvy today, I realized that one topic I don't know much about is umbrella insurance. This is not insurance to protect valuable umbrellas. Rather, it is something that can ... more

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F Is For Fiduciary

by Juno Moneta
May 1st, 2008, 7:43 pm


That's good enough for me. There's a great article in the New York Times about choosing a financial planner, and the importance of choosing one that is a fiduciary. Fiduci-huh? It means they are legally obligated to put YOUR financial ... more

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Investing Lingo: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)

by Juno Moneta
April 17th, 2008, 7:44 pm


We all know what the Dow Jones Industrial Average is, right? Of course! It's that number that goes up and down and lets me know if the stock market is moving in a healthy direction. If the TV says ... more

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