Taxes

Payback: Making Money Off Social Security

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:50 GMT

Some savvy investors have found a way to get a free loan from Social Security.

How to Roll Over A 401(k) Into an IRA

twocents@thestreet.com (MainStreet Staff) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:51 GMT

How to move your retirement funds into a rollover IRA, a tax-advantaged individual retirement account you can open yourself, even without an employer.

Daily Deduction: Roth vs. Traditional IRAs

twocents@thestreet.com (MainStreet Staff) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:41 GMT

Learn about the differences between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA.

Intuit Handles Small-Business Books for Free

twocents@thestreet.com (Jonathan Blum) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:20 GMT

Intuit's Simple Start is decent accounting software at an unbeatable price, but there are a few catches.

Five Steps to Maximize Retirement Savings

twocents@thestreet.com (Bob Feeman) — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:15 GMT

Take these five steps to maximize your retirement savings after the bear market dragged down your investments.

Kass: A Rare, Long-Term Outlook

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:59 GMT

I expect a sharp drop in the fall to be followed by a four- or five-year period of flat markets.

Kass: Risks Associated With Second Derivative Rally

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:01 GMT

The growing enthusiasm could be dangerous to one's financial health in the very near term.

Kass: Are We Overbought?

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00 GMT

Arguably, the 'wall of worry' has been scaled, and the markets have shifted from oversold to overbought.

Five Steps to Take After Filing Your Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Jeffrey Strain) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:57 GMT

Most people view taxes as an annual event, but it takes year-round effort to hold on to your cash.

Cut Your Taxes by Taking a Class

twocents@thestreet.com (Jeffrey Strain) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:50 GMT

H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt offer courses that teach you to do your own taxes and save money.

Kass: Clouds on the Horizon

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:33 GMT

Regardless of the near-term strength, investors will face a volatile backdrop over the balance of the year.

Connecticut Could See Property Tax Hikes in Summer

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:11 GMT

Officials in nearly three-quarters of municipalities polled said they expect to raise property taxes this summer if they do not receive more state aid.

Poll: New Yorkers Displeased With Budget

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:45 GMT

A Quinnipiac University poll finds that 60% of New Yorkers disapprove of the $131.8 billion spending plan adopted last week.

Nine Must-Know Financial Concepts

twocents@thestreet.com (Jeffrey Strain) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:59 GMT

You don't need a MBA to be financially savvy. You just need to understand these nine concepts.

California Budget Fix Onerous to Taxpayers

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:34 GMT

All the tax hikes in the two-year budget plan -- a boost in the sales tax that took effect Wednesday and increases in the personal income tax and vehicle license fee -- fall squarely on the shoulders of working Californians.

Kass: March Madness, Not March Sadness

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:00 GMT

My variant view on the market corresponds with a variant view on housing.

Your Money: Homebuyer Credits and Tax Refunds

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:37 GMT

A tax-season Q&A. Remember, the deadline for filing is April 15.

Buying Second Home Could Pay Off Big

twocents@thestreet.com (Caitlin Elsaesser) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:27 GMT

With prices depressed, you may be able to find a bargain -- and profit in the long run.

Online Retirement Calculators Can Be Risky

twocents@thestreet.com (Taylor Smith) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:59 GMT

The financial tools can be easy and efficient, but may leave out too many variables, experts say.

Kass: Give Us Your Wealthy!

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:59 GMT

We should consider a new policy of issuing rapid green cards to immigrants willing to buy U.S. homes.

IRS to Drop Private Tax Collection

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:41 GMT

The union representing IRS workers and the National Taxpayer Advocate oppose the program, as do some Democrats in Congress.

H&R Block Swings To Quarterly Profit

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:40 GMT

The tax preparer swung to a profit in the third quarter as it experienced growth in the number of tax returns prepared and higher fees.

Five Tax Tips if You're Unemployed

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:43 GMT

No. 1: Unemployment benefits are taxable income.

What's in Obama's Tax Plan for You?

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:53 GMT

The president's budget lowers taxes immediately for middle- and low-income Americans -- about 95% of working families. It also raises taxes starting in 2011 on households that earn more than $250,000 a year.

Muni Bonds Fall Amid Selling Pressure

twocents@thestreet.com (Matthew Posner) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:23 GMT

Municipal bonds fell significantly for certain maturities and only slightly for others in a day that saw increased trading activity as a result of increased selling pressure.

Municipal Bond Sector in 'Slightly Better' Place

twocents@thestreet.com (Matthew Posner) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:38 GMT

Investors seeking total return should look to shorter maturity bonds.

Nature Fund to Get Help From Obama Bill

twocents@thestreet.com (MainStreet Staff) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:50 GMT

The Nature Conservancy, founded 58 years ago, is one of the largest environmental nonprofits in America.

Today's Outrage: No Forgiveness for AIG

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:38 GMT

You can be darn sure that AIG would forcibly insist on repayment of debt it is owed. The insurer should expect the U.S. government to do the same.

Today's Outrage: Obama Stimulates Tax Debate

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:01 GMT

The Obama stimulus plan is mainly stimulating the same old tax policy debate we've been having for decades.

Don't Overpay Your Estimated Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Bob Feeman) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:06 GMT

Self-employed? Your last estimated-tax payment is Jan. 15. Here are some tips before you send off that final payment of the year.