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Do Capital Gains Count as Income? Tax Definition and Examples
Capital gains count as taxable income and can affect your tax bracket, deductions and rates. They are taxed as short-term…
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Tips? Trump Tax Changes
Traditionally, all tip income was taxable, and workers had to report any cash tips exceeding $20 per month to their…
How to Collect a Pension From a Former Employer
Many people leave behind pension benefits when they change jobs, and claiming them later can feel complicated. Fortunately, with the…
Can You Deduct Mortgage Interest on a Second Home?
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the mortgage interest deduction limits established by the Tax Cuts and…
SALT Write-Offs: Trump Tax Changes and Requirements
The state and local tax (SALT) deduction lets taxpayers write off certain state and local taxes from their federal taxable…
How Much Should I Have in My 401(k) at 25?
Figuring out how much you should have in your 401(k) at 25 depends on your income, savings rate and when…
I Have $500k in a Roth IRA and Will Receive $3,000 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 70?
Waiting until age 70 to retire can offer you some clear financial advantages, including maximum Social Security payments and more…
How to Calculate the RMD for an Inherited IRA
Inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) comes with specific tax obligations that can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time.…
How to Move Money From a Roth IRA into Stocks
If you have money in a Roth IRA, you may be wondering how to move some of it into stocks…
A Banker’s Guide To Trump’s Digital Finance Innovation Agenda
OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK In 2022, President Biden signed an executive order directing the government to develop a…
