Investing

Most people think of their investments in terms of gains and losses. Unfortunately, very little thought is given to the potential tax implications. That is, until the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) comes calling. (And they always do.) However, the reality is that taxes play a big factor in investment portfolios, both large and small. Your […]

Financial leverage is the use of borrowed money (or debt) to finance the purchase of assets. The expectation is that the income or capital gain from the new asset will exceed the cost of borrowing. Essentially, the term “leverage” refers to “debt.” Investors often borrow money to buy stocks with the expectation of making a […]

We wouldn’t blame you for being worried about a potential stock market crash right now. The Delta variant of COVID-19 is currently ripping through the United States (and other parts of the world). Chinese real estate behemoth Evergrande is tanking, threatening to take portfolios around the world with it. Then there’s the issue of the […]

One of the concerns that many people have about the future right now is whether inflation will return in a big way. During times like these, many people are thinking not just about preserving their capital but also their purchasing power. Some people will say that stocks are the way to protect against long term […]