The Difference Between Long-Term Gains and Taxes Explained
As markets swing in July 2026, the tax treatment of stock gains hinges on one simple rule: hold for more than a year ...
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167 articlesWhat Taxes Your HYSA Interest Owes in 2026 for Most Earners
HYSA interest is taxed as ordinary income in the year it is credited, not when you spend it. There are no special rat...
Couple’s Home Gained More Than Exclusion, Staying Put Beats Sale
A retired couple confronts a tax cliff as their home equity climbs. They choose to stay, prioritizing a stepped-up ba...
USMCA Review: Would Foolish Policy Extend It in 2024?
A USMCA review is on the radar as supply chains evolve and tariffs shift. This article breaks down why extending the ...
A $2.5 Million Nest Egg at 62 Buys $46k in Real Spending
Even a sizable retirement fund can shrink in real buying power after taxes and health costs. A 62-year-old couple dis...
Remembering Bill Archer and the Fiscal Policy Legacy
A thoughtful tribute to a public figure whose approach to tax policy blends discipline with cooperation. This piece p...
There Low-Tax Case Tariffs: How Prices Really Respond
Tariffs often promise tax-bite relief while protecting jobs, but the math tells a different story. This guide explain...
Problems with Targeting Energy: Rethinking a Buyback Tax
A new tax idea targets big oil stock buybacks, but it could create more problems than it solves. This article explain...
Will Apocalypse Come Code? Tax Policy in a Digital World
AI is driving big changes in how we file taxes and how policies are written. This article breaks down what to expect,...
Couple Wants Sell Rental: Spreading Gains with 1031
Two-year lookback rules can increase Medicare bills after a rental sale. This piece explains how a 1031 exchange or i...
JEPI Investors Missed 13.21% Gains as Markets Rally
JEPI investors missed 13.21% gains in a strong market as an options overlay muted upside and taxes eroded income. Thi...
True Cost Donald Trump’s Wealth This Year: A Finance Look
A deep dive into the hidden costs behind a record wealth year linked to branding, properties, and regulatory exposure...