Category: Exchnage & Trading

IntroductionAn inheritance tax is a state tax that you pay when you receive money or property from the estate of a deceased person. Unlike the federal estate tax, the beneficiary of the property is responsible for paying the tax, not the estate. However, as of 2019, only six states impose an inheritance tax. And even […]

Copper has replaced gold as one of the most popular industrial metals. It is efficient when used as a conductor of heat and electricity, building material and as a constituent of various metal alloys.So when prices for copper move, it can often be an indicator of changes in the global economic landscape. This has been […]

Tax attorneys are knowledgeable about tax laws, regulations, and policies at several levels—federal, state, and municipal. In addition to preparing tax returns, tax attorneys can:Represent clients in disputes with tax authorities.Advise clients about the tax implications ofestate transfers,property acquisitions,business transactions, andthe different structures of businesses.Whether you have stock, bonds, ETFs, cryptocurrency, rental property income or […]

This week, Facebook  (FB) – Get Report CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision of work in which employees can work from anywhere using virtual workspaces. And he’s using Facebook’s own workforce as a test bed for what looks to be an ambitious long-term project. Zuckerberg said this week that he sees 50% of Facebook employees […]

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As the U.S. looks to reopen, health officials say the focus on testing and contact tracing are imperative to lowering risk of a “second wave” of cases.In fact, because Covid-19 spreads so easily, if only one person gets infected with the novel coronavirus and then spreads it to three others, “that first positive case can turn into more […]

When you save for retirement with an individual retirement arrangement, you probably receive a Form 5498 each year. The institution that manages your IRA must report all contributions you make to the account during the tax year on the form. Depending on the type of IRA you have, you may need Form 5498 to report […]

With the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates again, the buzz on Main Street is all about getting a home mortgage refinanced.That’s a good idea in many cases, but fewer people are talking about another good financial move – refinancing an auto loan.The case for doing so is solid. In May of 2019, the average 60-month […]

BETAThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking hereI cover personal finance, taxes, retirement, nonprofits, scandals and other stuffBettmann / Corbis Mr. Ponzi, Meet Mr. Madoff In a Ponzi fraud (so named for the infamous 1920s Boston scamster pictured here) a con man pays off earlier investors with funds from newer investors rather than […]

A New York City-based bitcoin exchange itBit has become the first to receive a charter under New York banking laws. (Tweet this) ItBit is a commercial exchange that trades the virtual currency. Thursday’s announcement makes it the first company to receive a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Read More […]