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Posts by: Alexandra Armstrong, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine

Taking Capital Gains/Losses

On August 20, 2012 By Alexandra Armstrong, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
Capital Gains and Losses

Traditionally, taxpayers have been advised to accelerate deductions and postpone income in an attempt to pay less income tax. Although the Alternative Minimum Tax has made this difficult in prior years, the adage of postponing recognition of income and accelerating deductions was fairly standard tax advice. Depending on your particular circumstances, it may make [...]

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Do You Need a Financial Plan?

On March 31, 2012 By Alexandra Armstrong, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
financial-plan

Longtime BetterInvesting Magazine columnist and financial planner Alexandra Armstrong discusses who should seek the advice of a financial planner, what’s involved in hiring a planner and what to expect from one. Alex finds that many people are still confused about what financial planners do and how financial planners differ from financial advisers.

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