How Tax Loss-Harvesting Can Offset Gains

Investors with some huge gains and huge losses might want to consider what is called tax-loss harvesting.  The right planning now can potentially offset gains for next year’s tax filing. But, what is it? How does it work? Video Transcript:Tracy Byrnes: So the market’s been really sketchy lately, so people have seen some gains. They… Continue reading How Tax Loss-Harvesting Can Offset Gains

How to increase your tax refund in ways you never considered

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio For information on the third coronavirus relief package, please visit our “American Rescue Plan: What Does it Mean for You and a Third Stimulus Check” blog post. Review your W-4: Bigger refund or bigger paycheck?When you start a job, your employer asks you to complete form W-4. This… Continue reading How to increase your tax refund in ways you never considered

This Ontario woman should use her cash to get her mortgage under control heading into retirement

Ella is worried about the impact of interest rate increases on her mortgage payments If Ella’s mortgage rate were to double, her $2,990 monthly payment would rise to $3,429. Photo by National Post photo illustration In Ontario, a woman we’ll call Ella, 51, is raising two children, ages 12 and 13. A sales rep for… Continue reading This Ontario woman should use her cash to get her mortgage under control heading into retirement

Why B.C. and Ontario’s new affordable housing plans may miss the mark

Provinces are weighing in on how to tackle the ongoing housing crisis Author of the article: MoneyWise Amy Legate-Wolfe Felix Lipov/Shutterstock Ontario and British Columbia have both announced new tactics to address the ongoing housing crisis. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While many parts of Canada continue… Continue reading Why B.C. and Ontario’s new affordable housing plans may miss the mark

Lumber prices have slumped as mortgage rates cool housing demand, but the commodity may bounce back up by 13% on tight supply, 2 experts say

Lumber prices are down more than 20% this year but are poised to gain upward traction, experts told Insider.  Futures pricing for lumber suggest demand is building up for summertime projects.  Higher interest rates have dampened demand in the housing market so far this year.  Loading Something is loading. The scorching rise in lumber prices… Continue reading Lumber prices have slumped as mortgage rates cool housing demand, but the commodity may bounce back up by 13% on tight supply, 2 experts say

A blockchain expert explains how North Korea’s $625 million crypto hack presents a new national security threat — and why it marks a shift in the global ‘digital battlefield’

North Korea’s huge crypto hack marks a new era in cybersecurity threats.   “If there was ever a doubt that hacks were not tied to national security, that’s been resolved,” a blockchain expert told Insider.  Ari Redbord of TRM broke down how the hack signifies the emergence of a new kind of cyber warfare. Loading Something… Continue reading A blockchain expert explains how North Korea’s $625 million crypto hack presents a new national security threat — and why it marks a shift in the global ‘digital battlefield’

Investors are making a mistake by ignoring these 3 discounted stocks, says a value portfolio manager who beat 92% of peers in 2021

US Markets Loading… H M S Premium Scott McBride, the CEO of Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, helps run a fund that excelled in 2021. Scott McBride/Hotchkis & Wiley This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Scott McBride, CEO of Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, runs a… Continue reading Investors are making a mistake by ignoring these 3 discounted stocks, says a value portfolio manager who beat 92% of peers in 2021

Peter Thiel called out Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Larry Fink as bitcoin’s enemies. Here’s how 6 crypto experts reacted.

Peter Thiel recently announced a bitcoin “enemies list” that included Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Larry Fink. He described Buffett — who has repeatedly dismissed bitcoin — as “enemy No. 1.” Some crypto experts told us Thiel may not exactly be right because many investors don’t follow old-school wisdom.  Loading Something is loading. Tech investor… Continue reading Peter Thiel called out Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Larry Fink as bitcoin’s enemies. Here’s how 6 crypto experts reacted.