Tag: Personal Finance

Posted on 12/06/2020
Step-Up Basis and How It Can Pertain to Real Estate
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...
Real Estate Taxes
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Posted on 11/03/2019
How To Plan For Major Purchases
Planning important purchases like your first new car or home are significant steps in life. While the purchase itself is a thrill ride, lack of planning may end up in buyer's remorse. To avoid such a pitfall, you need to impart a few guidelines around those larger purchases to protect yourself from disappointment or frustration later. Taking stock...
Family Home
Home Expense
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Posted on 10/06/2019
Add These Exercises to Your Financial Workout
Getting into physical shape takes effort and consistency. You will need to outline the steps it will take to get to your goals. A healthier financial life takes the same thing. When it is your goal to take steps towards having a healthier relationship with your money, it is good to get something written down. If you do...
Personal Finance
How To
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