10 Basic Tax To-Dos for the Rest of 2014
It’s time to gear up for year-end tax planning! Read 10 To-Dos for the last few months of 2014 in this week’s Tax Tip.
Stocks Slip Amid Syrian Strikes
Tuesday’s session ended in the red category. Stocks sold off amid geopolitics following news that a U.S. led coalition struck areas along the Syrian-Iraq border occupied by the Islamic State. In earnings moves, Bed Bath & Beyond reported quarterly results.
The Potential Pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning
DIY estate plans may be penny-wise and pound-foolish. Know the risks before you bypass your estate planning attorney. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Brands Retreat
Indices closed in red territory on Monday. Stocks traded lower amid a variety of economic data. Existing-home sales decreased in August. Sales dipped 1.8 percent, which was well shy of an expected one percent gain.
Another Dow Record
The Dow closed at another record level on Friday in the wake of the Alibaba debut. Shares of the e-commerce giant tacked on 38.07 percent to $93.89. Meanwhile, Yahoo! took a breather following the Alibaba IPO and Apple swept some profits as the iPhone 6 hit the streets.
Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?
If you use part of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a tax deduction. Read all about it in this Business Tip.
Plans can provide specialized benefits
Nonqualified plans can offer more meaningful benefits, simply by covering a legitimate cost for an employee. We explain how in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article.
New Records
The Dow and S&P 500 closed in record-level territory on Thursday. Brands such as Bank of America led the way higher.
Use of Government Benefits
Should you die, your survivors may be eligible for government benefits, including Social Security Survivor Benefits. Read more in this Insurance Tip.
Stocks Step Up
Indices closed in green territory on Wednesday. Brands prospered in the wake of comments from the Federal Reserve.