The recent research paper, “Long-run Trends in Long-maturity Real Rates 1311-2021,” from economists Kenneth S. Rogoff, Barbara Rossi and Paul … [Read more...] about Rethinking Retirement for Lower Real Rates of Return
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Ten Best Roth Alternatives
All the talk about tax law changes, including changes to the Roth rules and then the prospect of higher tax rates for some, seems to be jacking … [Read more...] about Ten Best Roth Alternatives
Tax Strategy Tuesday: Real Estate Professional Tax Strategy
A few weeks ago, I talked about one way to get big real estate tax deductions onto a tax return, the vacation rental tax strategy. This week, I … [Read more...] about Tax Strategy Tuesday: Real Estate Professional Tax Strategy
Tax Strategy Tuesday: Accelerate Depreciation Strategy
For today’s Tax Strategy Tuesday, I’ll be sharing a trick landlords and small business owners with real estate and capital equipment (like vehicles … [Read more...] about Tax Strategy Tuesday: Accelerate Depreciation Strategy
Tax Strategy Tuesday: Vacation Rental Property
On Tuesdays, for at least the next few weeks, we will blog about tax strategies that high-income investors and business owners may be able to use to … [Read more...] about Tax Strategy Tuesday: Vacation Rental Property
That Nearly Secret IRS Personal Wealth Study
Last spring, some fascinating, nearly secret IRS personal wealth information slipped out into public view. And, just so there’s not confusion, I am … [Read more...] about That Nearly Secret IRS Personal Wealth Study
Biden Estate Tax Hikes
The big news in the tax world lately has been the President Biden and the Biden administration’s tax proposals found in the “General Explanations of … [Read more...] about Biden Estate Tax Hikes
Updating your Financial Game Plan for Low Interest Rates and Equity Returns
A couple of times over the last few months, I've read good academic papers about the impact of historically low costs of capital. So, the impact of … [Read more...] about Updating your Financial Game Plan for Low Interest Rates and Equity Returns
Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
A blog reader reached out last week, suggesting I offer up some advice to small business owners. She pointed out the print books I’ve written (like … [Read more...] about Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
Delay Social Security Benefits to Bump Safe Spending Rate
You maybe know this already. But if your retirement plan combines income from IRAs and 401(k) accounts with Social Security benefits, you can probably … [Read more...] about Delay Social Security Benefits to Bump Safe Spending Rate