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A capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax charged on capital gains, the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset that was purchased at a lower price. The most common capital gains are realized from the sale of stocks, bonds, precious metals and property. Not all countries implement a capital gains tax and most have different rates of taxation for individuals and corporations. Continue Reading >>

Alfred To Bruce Wayne : Why do we fall, sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up (Batman Begins).  That’s a perfect quote for bankruptcy. Some people afraid of bankruptcy, others embrace it. Bankruptcy is the last resort that people turn to in order to cover their major debts.  While many people need to file for bankruptcy these days, not everyone knows that they can rebuild their credit afterward. Bankruptcy is a scarlet letter, something that will haunt you for years to come, but you can recover from bankruptcy. Continue Reading >>

Sometimes debt can seem overwhelming. If you feel that you have too much debt, you are not alone. Most people have substantial debt; many have more than they can handle. However, debt is not all bad. Sometimes it makes sense to use borrowed money for investments. However for some people they are using it to make ordinary purchases of things they would probably better off without, anyway. Continue Reading >>

A traditional 401(k) plan is a retirement  savings and investment  plan offered by employers to their employees. Many employers like it because it costs less than a traditional pension  plan; many employees like it because it can be more lucrative and gives them more control over their retirement income. Continue Reading >>