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Pros and cons of financial advisors

Here are the pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor, according to experts.

When to sell a stock

Not sure when to sell a stock? We’ll take you through the key things to consider.

Long-term capital gains tax basics

Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

How to cut your investment taxes

You have ways to legally reduce, defer or even eliminate taxes on your investment gains

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Not sure when to sell a stock? We’ll take you through the key things to consider.

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Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

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Buffett’s wisdom seems so commonsense and practical, and yet it can lead to great wealth.

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What is the net investment income tax and who has to pay it?

Here’s how this tax works and some strategies to minimize the potential hit.

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Tax-efficient investing: 7 ways to minimize taxes and keep more of your profits

You have ways to legally reduce, defer or even eliminate taxes on your investment gains

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ETF vs. mutual fund: Which is the better investment?

ETFs hold an edge because they tend to use passive investing and have some tax advantages.

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Learn when to include 529 plans on your taxes and what deductions you may claim.

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What investors do and where they put their money.

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