Traded cryptocurrency in 2021? Here’s how to approach taxes
Professionals have a major piece of advice for those who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: Take your tax prep seriously. The IRS…
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Your money: How to get more joy while giving to good causes
We might think spending money on ourselves will make us happier than spending it on someone else. That belief can make it hard to carve…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Crude moves with Russian troops President Biden threatened severe economic sanctions and transfer of U.S. weapons to Kyiv if Russia moves troops across the Ukrainian…
Your money: This year, resolve to leave no gift card unused
Years ago, a friend who needed cash sold me a $100 Nordstrom gift card. I wish I knew where the heck I put it. Gift…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Lumber goes viral Pleasant weather for new construction fueled the continued demand for lumber. At the same time, forest fires and transportation problems in British…
5 steps to reach your money goals in 2022
In addition to the new year bringing confetti and a fresh calendar, it’s a time to set big money goals for the next 12 months….
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Crude Oil Boils Despite the widely held view that energy prices decline as COVID infections spread, the cost of crude and its products staged a…
The markets have a ‘real’ problem
The yield you see quoted in the news for a bond is called the “nominal” rate. For instance, as I write this article the yield…
Preparing financially for life transitions … just a matter of time
Life transitions are to be expected for most folks as we progress through life, and the financial impact and impending decisions can be overwhelming. Virtually…
It’s a new year, time for new goals
With a new year, comes new goals and resolutions. Whether it be saving more, buying a house or spending more time with family and friends,…