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Here Are All The Taxes In You’re Paying In Your Stock Portfolio
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Here Are All The Taxes In You’re Paying In Your Stock Portfolio

An investment portfolio can be comprised of individual stocks, individual bonds, treasuries, cash, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, cryptocurrency and many others. Because equity investments (company ownership) are taxed differently than fixed income (debt instruments), the broad categories I’d like to focus on are equity-based mutual funds and stocks. Let’s explore the elements of these investment portfolios and how to optimize your tax strategies.

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5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Help Get Your Money In Order
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5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Help Get Your Money In Order

With the new year approaching, many people are thinking about resolutions like going to the gym, eating healthier, hitting work metrics and getting their finances in order. Thinking about how to get your finances in order can be a daunting task, so I’ve laid out five manageable New Year’s resolutions to consider.

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Financial Prenuptial Considerations When You’re Getting Married In California
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Financial Prenuptial Considerations When You’re Getting Married In California

If you’re getting married for the first time, you may have some debt, some assets, and some ideas about how you want your life to go. Your prospective spouse may have the same. Given these realities, it’s helpful to understand prenuptial agreements, where they are valuable and some major financial considerations in setting up the agreement.

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