Every investor needs to know investing in the stock market requires a thorough understanding of the risks involved. With any investment there is a risk-return trade off based on a degree of uncertainty—the greater the risk, the greater the potential for return if that risk pays off.
When an investor purchases securities, the securities may be paid in full, or part of the purchase price can be borrowed from a brokerage firm. If funds are borrowed, an investor is trading “on margin.” In order to trade on margin, an investor must open a margin account.
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A spin-off occurs when a parent company divests itself of a subsidiary or a division of the company. The subsidiary or division then becomes a separate, independent company.
The HOPE Scholarship programs were established in 1993 for Georgia residents who are seeking a higher education degree. There are several types of HOPE programs, including grants, scholarships and scholarships for non-traditional students.
Any improvement you make to your home that is not a repair increases your basis in the property. Keeping up with the basis in your home is extremely important when calculating your gain when you sell.
An employer can provide many different forms of medical coverage benefits to its employees. Some are tax advantageous for the employee, while other plans are required to be included as income.
Private Mortgage Insurance protects the lender in case of default of the homeowner to pay the mortgage. It is generally required for mortgages with less than a 20% down payment.
Withholding is the method the government developed to help Americans prepay their tax bills.
If your business needs an automobile, you need to consider the tax consequences of buying or leasing the vehicle.