Capital gains taxes apply to more than stocks. And the amount you pay will depend on a variety of factors. Here's how capital gains taxes work and a few methods you can use for reducing them.

The holiday season isn't complete until you've watched your favorite Christmas movie. While you settle in with a cup of cocoa, think about how the aftermath of these favorite movie mishaps would play out in real life.

2020 has been a difficult year to say the least, but 2021 is rapidly approaching. Utilize these 7 financial moves to make the coming year less stressful.

Does the party occupying the White House affect the U.S. stock markets and other economic measurements? How does the party controlling Congress affect markets? While it’s interesting to review history and try to answer those questions, before we draw any conclusions, we should at least acknowledge that “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” And that is especially true this year as virtually everyone would agree that COVID-19 has thrown the 2020 election into unchartered territory.

High annual 401(k) fees hurt your investment returns every single year! Remember when 401(k) sounded like something only a chemist knew about? Now we all receive 401(k) statements routinely – including information about fees. Here’s what to do if the fees rise. When 401(k) plans’ fees hit 2% annually, they introduce a tremendous drag on your investment returns over the long term.

As we see record highs occurring in the equity markets, coupled with year-end and national elections, it’s an ideal time to review your portfolios.