Image Source: 123rf.com While climbing the corporate ladder is good for some people, it isn’t what everyone has their sights set on for their career. That said, many people wind up setting vague goals, but they don’t have a clear plan on how to make their dreams come true. These seven steps will help you … Read more
A reader asks: If Bill Sweet’s favorite topic is Roth IRA’s/401K’s, I’d bet his second favorite is tax gain harvesting (in a taxable account). For 2024, individuals with taxable income below $47,025 ($94,050 for married couples) pay 0% tax for long-term capital gains (LTCG). In years when you’re under the threshold you could effectively lock … Read more
Jan 03, 2025Ravie LakshmananTechnology / Data Privacy Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the iPhone maker of invading users’ privacy using its voice-activated Siri assistant. The development was first reported by Reuters. The settlement applies to U.S.-based individuals current or former owners or purchasers of … Read more
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered an order on Dec. 17 requiring Ameren Missouri to spend $61 million on projects intended to mitigate violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), including 14 years of unpermitted excess emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2). This order resolves years-long litigation between the parties. … Read more
Are you tired of feeling stressed out at work? I know the feeling – I used to work in a high-stress job myself. Switching to a slow-paced job made a huge difference in my happiness and well-being. Now, I enjoy a relaxed workday that still allows me to meet my financial goals. Many people dream… … Read more