5 Investments That Shine More Than Gold
It has been a tough few years for gold investors. Despite a recent uptick in gold prices, the yellow metal is still dramatically cheaper than it was in 2012, now selling at around $1,200 per ounce. Meanwhile, other investments have outperformed gold, including the following: Fine Watches Watches are not a traditional investment. If you are looking for a safe and solid investment, mutual funds are a better choice. But for investors who...
Business Notes: March 6, 2016
Springfield, Vt. — The River Valley Workforce Investment Board will host the fifth annual River Valley Employment Fair on April 27, from 2-5 p.m., at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, Springfield, Vt. The fair is aimed at connecting local job seekers with seasonal and permanent jobs in the area and to showcase resources and training programs designed to help job seekers, a news release from the Workforce Investment Board...
5 Tax Breaks You Might Be Missing Out On
This year, don’t get mad at the tax man. Instead, devise a plan to find as many tax deductions as you can. Here are five of the most commonly overlooked tax breaks. The more you know, the less you’ll pay when you file your taxes by April 18. Alimony Breaking up is hard to do, but it can be tough on your pocket book, too — particularly if you’re responsible for making spousal support payments. The good news: Alimony is a tax write-off...
Saving Money When You’re Young? You Can Start Small
When you’re young and juggling lots of financial responsibilities, from repaying student loans to saving up for a down payment on a home, you may have only a few dollars left over each month to put away for retirement. The problem is, you generally need a lot more than just pocket change to invest in the mutual funds that will help grow your savings. Today, the average minimum investment for a U.S. stock fund — a core holding in any...
Older Workers Feeling Spooked By Stock Swoon
As the economy struggled to take off in the years after the financial crisis, Americans had at least one shining source of optimism: a booming stock market that not only helped rebuild shattered 401(k) plans but suggested better times to come. But now, with the economy still mired in a sluggish recovery, that silver lining is being threatened. The stock market is lurching downward after a flat 2015 and large banks are casting...
