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

by Juno Moneta
June 4th, 2008, 5:40 pm


If you haven't read my last post introducing capital gains, you might want to do that first. With all these taxes, is it even worth it to invest in taxable accounts in the first place? Especially when you take inflation ... more

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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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The Tax Rebate Debate

by Juno Moneta
April 15th, 2008, 8:43 pm


If you are lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to be getting an economic stimulus tax rebate of up to $600, you’ve got a tough decision on your hands. Should you blow it on clothes, spa treatments, home décor, or concert ... more

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