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The Ins and Outs of New Reporting Rules in 2012

02/01/2012 - 11:39 - 1267 reads

New cost basis reporting rules now apply to Form 1099-B sent to investors and to the IRS. But other onerous reporting rules for businesses and landlords scheduled to take effect in 2012 have been repealed. If you're confused, you're not alone. Here's a brief recap on what is and isn't taking place this year.

SEC Seeking Public Comment on Dodd-Frank Financial Literacy Study

01/25/2012 - 23:09 - 1085 reads

The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting public comments on financial literacy and investor disclosure issues that it is studying as part of a review mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Reznick Group's New Interactive Map Helps Find Locations Eligible for New Markets Tax Credit Program

12/05/2011 - 10:29 - 1290 reads

Reznick Group, a Top 20 accounting firm, has created a new online tool that makes it easier to determine when investors can qualify for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program.

Five questions to ask in your financial tune up

07/12/2011 - 00:29 - 2492 reads

Accountants from the Texas Society of CPAs have put together a collection of five key questions to ask yourself when doing a review of your personal finances.

IRAs for minors are an investment in a child's future

05/11/2011 - 12:37 - 2380 reads

As traditional retirement age draws near for the Baby Boomer generation, many are wishing they had started saving earlier and more aggressively. If you want to help your children avoid that mistake, now is a perfect time to start them on the road to saving for a comfortable retirement.

How to invest effectively by being contrarian

05/11/2011 - 10:58 - 1316 reads

In the world of investing, herding is usually quite detrimental to financial returns. And, ironically, the herding impulse is quite strong among investors, who often look to others for confirmation on their investing positions.

Alleged pump-and-dump scheme could mean 25 years in prison for accountant

02/11/2011 - 17:11 - 3418 reads

Stephen Durland, a former Palm Beach, Florida, accountant made a fortune as an investor . . . sort of. He’s accused of operating a $30 million investment scam in California. If convicted, Durland could be looking at 25 years in prison, plus a $5 million fine.

SEC Shadow NAV rule means greater transparency for investors

02/07/2011 - 11:34 - 2704 reads

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that, for the first time, investors can access detailed information that money market funds file with the Commission.

IRS looking for feedback on Roth 401(k) regulation

08/31/2010 - 10:06 - 1625 reads

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking comments on an existing regulation that provides guidance on Roth 401(k) arrangements.

Bloomberg poll: Investing in the United States is a good idea

06/17/2010 - 18:12 - 3071 reads

In the world of investments, BRICs are the large emerging markets made up of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Just months ago a poll of global investors rated the United States well below China and Brazil as an attractive market to buy into.