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When and How to Report a 1031 Exchange on Your Tax Return
A 1031 exchange allows certain real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and reinvesting…
What is a good credit personal loan? And how do you qualify for one?
Delmaine Donson/Getty Images Key takeaways Good credit loans typically offer more competitive terms and interest rates than fair credit or…
The Platinum Card from American Express vs. The Business Platinum Card from American Express
Brothers91/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum…
What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate The average savings account rate is a benchmark for the overall interest-rate…
Beyond The Crystal Ball: AI’s Controversial Power To Predict Our Death Date
The insurance industry, traditionally reliant on statistical models and actuarial tables, is undergoing a significant transformation. With the advent of…
Government Files Notice Of Appeal After Corporate Transparency Act Deemed Unconstitutional
(Author’s Note: Edited to reflect Statement from the Treasury.) You knew it was coming: the U.S. Department of Justice and…
Troubled Women’s Federal Prison Raided By FBI
FCI Dublin, the troubled women's federal prison in California, was raided yesterday by FBI agents according to multiple news sources.…
401(k) Rollover vs. IRA Rollover
When you change employers, you may be required to roll over your 401(k) funds from that employer to another retirement…
I’m Selling My House to Downsize for Retirement, and I’ll Net $620k. Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Taxes?
When you sell your primary home, the IRS allows you to exclude a significant portion of the profit from your…
Should I use a personal loan to pay for my child’s private school?
If you’ve considered sending your child to a private K-12 institution and have gotten immediate sticker-shock, you’re not alone. In…
