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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The IRS is officially accepting 2023 tax returns, and in the next couple of months, we'll all have to explain to the government what we did with our money last year. You probably expect to pay taxes on the income from your job or retirement account withdrawals if you've already left the workforce.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

But along with forming an LLC, filing annual reports for a corporation, or filing business tax returns, now there's a new one called "BOI." government to stop criminals who use shell companies to cover up their financial crimes. financial system by setting up fake companies to hide their misdeeds.

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MAY 5, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash The end of tax season is a good time to reflect on the value of professional tax help, especially for small business owners. I don't know why any small business owner would want to go through the hassle and stress of doing your own taxes.

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JULY 24, 2024

The Oracle of Omaha has been a net seller of equities for his company's portfolio in each of the last six quarters, as reported by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Another reason may have less to do with the current valuation and more to do with locking in gains at a favorable tax rate. billion in the fourth quarter.

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APRIL 20, 2024

Despite the increase, many of the largest e-commerce companies have morphed into conglomerates, encompassing many businesses. Thus, despite their e-commerce potential, these three companies will likely drive most of their growth from segments outside of that business. counterpart, Amazon. SE data by YCharts.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

This means I filed Articles of Incorporation with my state as well as some forms with the IRS to specify that I wanted to operate my company as a specific kind of corporation called an S-corp. There are many benefits of incorporating your business (and a few disadvantages too).

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

You want to grow your business bank account balance while making smart investments in your company's future, so you don't want to spend on anything unnecessary. However, there are three big things that your company should not be afraid to pay for -- and should make sure to pay enough to get the best, even if that costs a little extra.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Anyone who owns a small business with a legal entity, like a limited liability corporation (LLC) should pay attention to this new rule. Just like filing taxes, if you don't do it, the consequences are severe. This is much easier than filing taxes ! You cannot afford to miss this deadline. banking system.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 3, 2024

And if your company doesn't provide one -- well, you're out of luck. You'll face taxes on withdrawals in retirement Unless you keep your money in a Roth IRA , your retirement plan withdrawals will be subject to taxes during your senior years. To then have to lose some of that income to taxes might be a blow.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

That is to say, the bigger the company is, the greater its overall impact on the value of the index. For the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, though, both companies reflect right around 0.2% For the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, though, both companies reflect right around 0.2% of the index.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

To this end, here's a rundown of four simple strategies for minimizing the tax bills created by required minimum distributions -- or RMDs -- from your IRA accounts once you can no longer postpone them. This won't sidestep a tax bill. What's a required minimum distribution? Most people end up outliving at least some of their savings.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 29, 2024

This is a rare group of blue chip companies that have paid and raised their dividends for at least 50 years. Many companies offer an employer match for their 401(k) up to a certain amount. Augmenting your own 401(k) allocation with a company-sponsored match adds an extra sweetener.

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OCTOBER 28, 2023

But another reason to do this is to save time and minimize stress during the upcoming tax season. Make necessary end-of-year business purchases Now is an excellent time to consider what purchases, like additional software or technology, could benefit your company in the upcoming year. As we approach Dec.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 23, 2024

What happened next The woman didn't have the cash she needed to pay for the damages, so my husband had to file a claim with his own auto insurance company. To this day, he still gets a portion of her tax refund, though most payments don't amount to much. This raised his premium. She wasn't off the hook for my husband's bills either.

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MAY 5, 2024

To calculate your net worth , you add up all of your financial assets -- cash savings, retirement accounts, other investments, your home value, and any other property -- and subtract any liabilities -- your mortgage balance, student loans, credit card balances, and any other debt you might owe.

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

Ticker Total returns sans dividends Total return with dividends reinvested/before taxes VOO $604,960 $696,520 VYM $423,440 $542,540 VYMI $314,790 $431,560 VIG $548,340 $638,930 Total $1,891,530 $2,309,550 These four funds would generate $58,816 of annual dividend income before taxes after 10 years at their current yields.

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MAY 6, 2024

That is why investors looking for restaurant stocks should focus their research on small companies that could be the next Chipotle, or the restaurant stock that puts up market-trouncing returns for 15 years. The company opened 12 locations in 2023 and wants to grow its unit count by at least 10% per year going forward.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) and Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) are both tiny aerospace companies that went public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies ( SPACs ) in 2021. Both stocks initially soared, but they crashed after the companies missed their pre-merger estimates and racked up steep losses.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The company's share price was down 23% from last week's market close heading into this Friday's daily trading session, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 19, opening the door for insiders at the company to sell shares of its stock. The lockup period for Rumble stock expired on Sept. 16 at a price of $6.79

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 16, 2024

side hustles that companies hire for on major freelance platforms are paying over $100 per day. Top ten side hustles from NetCredit study In January 2024, NetCredit announced a study where the company analyzed thousands of short-term freelance gigs that had been posted on Fiverr. According to a recent survey from NetCredit , several U.S

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Over the past year, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the talk of the town and one of the stock market's best-performing large companies. The company designs the kind of advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) technology needed for artificial intelligence (AI). The company's operating income rose 25% year over year to hit $26.9

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JULY 24, 2023

The biggest priority bucket each month goes toward our next set of tax and insurance bills. June is the biggest month of the year for us on that front, with property taxes, homeowners insurance, car insurance, and liability insurance all due. Our cars are all safe and functional and don't have to be immediately replaced.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to a report issued last year by the Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, dividend-paying companies have generated an annualized return of 9.18% over the past half-century (1973-2022). Furthermore, any potential liabilities would likely be determined by the U.S. These results shouldn't be a surprise.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This will be best achieved by names like The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Both companies have raised their payouts every year for decades. These contributions aren't tax-deductible as they're being made, but when money comes out of Roth accounts in retirement, it comes out tax-free.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The deal marked a turning point for the company, moving away from investments in entertainment to refocus efforts on its telecom strengths. In the second quarter, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 2.6%, while free cash flow of $4.6 billion was up $0.4 billion was up $0.4

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Instead of rushing to eliminate every ounce of debt, focus on the high-interest liabilities while allowing yourself to use low-interest debt to build long-term wealth. Instead of feeling pressured to cut corners, look into tax credits, community resources, or nanny shares to help ease the financial burden.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

A low-cost approach to dividend investing The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: DGRO) stands out with its minimal 0.08% expense ratio and focus on companies with sustainable dividend growth. companies with strong financial health and consistent dividend increases. The fund tracks the Morningstar U.S. SPX data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

He follows the principles of value investing, which centers on unearthing undervalued companies that can generate consistent profits over the long term. These businesses generate steady cash flows that Buffett can use to invest in other companies or buy back shares. Buffett's No. since 1965, compared with 9.9%

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Lumen is a debt-riddled company whose stock became distressed earlier this year. Today, another short-seller voiced skepticism as to how meaningful those AI deals will really be in tackling the company's massive debt load. billion in positive free cash flow this year, $700 million of that will be due to a one-time tax refund.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Investors responded, only recognizing after the fact that this company still faces enormous challenges. It's also cheaper than cable, even if only by virtue of sidestepping the local fees and taxes you typically find on monthly bills for more conventional cable service. fuboTV: The same, but different Don't misread the message.

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JUNE 23, 2024

Start a business by working from home Many businesses can be started by working from home, like legendary tech companies that started in someone's garage. But for many would-be entrepreneurs, using your home as company headquarters can be the best way to start a business without a lot of start-up capital.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) became the world's first publicly traded electric vehicle (EV) charging network company after it merged with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on March 1, 2021. That stock offering won't increase its leverage, but it will cause significant dilution for a company with an enterprise value of only $1.4

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Like many other electric vehicle start-ups, Nikola went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ) and set some overly ambitious long-term goals. That's why the company barely generated any revenue as it racked up catastrophic losses over the past three years. million in total liabilities. million $35.8

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MAY 8, 2024

But if you're starting to make serious money from your side hustle, forming a limited liability company (LLC) or other legal business entity could be a good move. It can offer some extra tax advantages. It lets you open a business bank account.

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MAY 15, 2024

According to Slowinski, Meta lacks new revenue streams, when compared to the other companies spending big on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This lack of new revenue channels, coupled with the company's forecast of higher capital expenditures tied to AI, have Slowinski believing Meta could underperform.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Companies that pay a regular dividend to their shareholders tend to be profitable on a recurring basis and time-tested. What's more, dividend stocks have statistically left non-paying companies eating their dust over long periods. By comparison, publicly traded companies with no payout crawled to a meager 1.6%

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