How Is Profit Calculated In An Options Trade? The real difference between selling to close call options (or put options) before expiration and during expiration at market close is that when call options are sold before expiration, they have extrinsic value remaining while those same call options sold at market close on expiration day would have no extrinsic value left. As … [Read more...]
Protect your Bond Portfolio From Rising Interest Rates?
5 Ways To Protect Your Bond Portfolio From Rising Interest Rates The Federal Reserve recently raised its target federal funds rate for the first time since March 2000. This could be just the tip of the iceberg, though, as many experts believe rising inflation and a strengthening economy will spur continued rate hikes for the foreseeable future. This is bad news for bond … [Read more...]
Tax Treatment for Coverdale IRAs
Tax Treatment for Coverdale IRAs number of publications, including my own, have mistakenly reported over the past year that Coverdale IRAs, formerly known as Education IRAs, are tax deductible. Coverdale IRAs are not tax-deductible. Originally the concept of education IRAs was meant to provide a tax-deductible benefit that would defer taxes on contributions until the time of … [Read more...]
What is Jumbo Fixed Mortgage Rate
What is Jumbo Fixed Mortgage Rate Still many people are confused about what the call jumbo fixed mortgage rate or jumbo mortgage rate. In the past, moneylenders, and the "lords" (Europe 16 to 18th century) are presented home mortgage loans to "poor" people, often pheasant and labor. Still many people are confused about what the call jumbo fixed mortgage rate or jumbo mortgage … [Read more...]
Which type of Insurance Coverage Will Suit You Best
Getting The Type Of Insurance Coverage That Will Suit You Best Insurance for your health is an important part of life. It is something that does cost a lot and therefore many people shy away from getting the coverage that they really need. Before you are convinced that you can't afford it you need to look at different plans and see which one would work for you. Many people are … [Read more...]