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Adjusting Your Tax Withholding
Now that you've seen last year's tax results and can see where this year is heading, it may be a good time to consider adjustments to your income tax withholding. Getting It Right If you have too much tax withheld, you will receive a refund when you file your income tax return, but it might make more sense to reduce your with holding and receive more in your paycheck. However, [...]
Preparing for a Natural Disaster
Most areas in the United States are susceptible to some form of natural disaster, whether it's a wildfire, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or flood. A severe storm or other catastrophic event often strikes with little warning, can result in costly damage to your home, and puts your family's safety at risk. Being prepared may help you make it through a natural disaster safely. Protect Your Home Wherever you live, there are [...]
A Wealth of Information: How to Read a Mutual Fund Prospectus
With more than 7,400 mutual funds to consider in the United States alone, some investors may feel overwhelmed by the thought of deciding which ones to select for their portfolios. At the same time, most mutual fund-owning households base their purchase decisions on these measures: historical performance(94%), investment objectives and risk potential (91%),and fees and expenses (90%).1 Fortunately, reading a mutual fund prospectus is a keyway to learn important details [...]