Recent Blog Posts
June 2014 ACap ReCap
1. Can I use my credit card to pay my mortgage or student loan?
2. Does a 401k loan affect my credit?
3. Why does my student loan balance keeps rising even though I make payments?
May 2014 ACap ReCap
1. Can I convert a portion of my IRA to a Roth IRA?
2. Can I withdraw money from my 401k to purchase a house?
3. What if I buy a stock just before it pays a dividend and then sell it?
3 Dates to Remember if You Want A Cash Dividend
We all have important dates to remember in our lives such as birthdays and anniversaries. When it comes to investing for dividends, there are three key dates that everyone should memorize. The three dates are the date of declaration, date of record, and date of payment. Most investors buy stocks only for their cash dividends, this is especially true now because interest rates are so low and investors are hungry for yield. However, the next time you decide to buy a stock for its dividend, keep the following three dates in mind to ensure you get the cash you deserve.
April ACap ReCap
1. How can I estimate how much I will need during retirement?
2. My son is about to start college. How can I withdraw money from my 529 plan to pay for my son’s college?
3. What is the wash-sale rule?
March ACap ReCap
1. Can I reverse a Roth IRA contribution because my income was higher than I expected?
2. Can I contribute to both my SIMPLE IRA and a 401k?
3. When is the deadline to contribute to my SEP IRA?