Cost Basis

Never Regret Making a Profit

It is easy to agonize over the sale of a stock with a big capital gain in it, because it could always go higher.  But selling at a profit is never a bad thing. All it takes to destroy your gain is a few bad news reports.  That can happen with no warning and research …

Life is Easier when you Pay Your Taxes

Always make sure to file a complete return on time and settle the balance due.  I don’t say this because I am a fan of taxation.  It is simply better than the alternative. Investors need to be aware: your brokerage firm sends records of every taxable event to the IRS.  Until recently this did not …