Managing Taxes on Your Investments

When it comes to your money, it’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep. Here are some ideas that may help lessen your income tax burden, so you can keep more of your investment earnings. Invest for the long term Generally, income isn’t taxed until it is received, so...

Making the Most of Life Insurance Tax Benefits

The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide financial security for families and businesses. But did you know that it also offers a number of tax advantages? An income tax-free death benefit Generally, your beneficiaries won’t have to pay income tax on...

Avoiding Tax-Related Identity Theft

If you’re not thinking about your taxes yet, you should be—identity thieves certainly are. During tax season, there’s a significant increase in the sharing of sensitive information, both online and via postal mail. Not surprisingly, it’s also when many crooks and...