You can’t get a power of attorney to act for someone after they have died, and an existing power of attorney becomes invalid upon the death of the principal—the individual who gave you the right to take certain actions on their behalf. Someone is still going to have to take care of their affairs after … Read more
Key Takeaways Fungible investments can be bought and sold on different exchanges. Fungible trading works when you can buy/sell on one exchange, and sell/buy on another exchange, netting your share position to zero and earning a profit. Opportunities to profit from price differences are known as arbitrage, and they come and go quickly as the … Read more
HELOC Home Equity Loan Secured by your home equity Secured by your home equity Low interest rates Low interest rates Usually variable rate Variable or fixed rate Draw funds multiple times One-time payout Upfront and annual fees Upfront fees, but no annual fees Secured by Home Equity Both home equity loans and HELOCs are secured … Read more
Key Takeaways A stock quote shows the current price of a stock based on recent activity on its exchange. It also includes a wide range of additional information to help investors judge a stock’s profit potential. Depending on where you are getting your stock quotes, prices could be delayed, which could affect your trades. Definition … Read more
Hosting a place on Airbnb can be a lucrative undertaking—although financing the initial investment might seem daunting. To help you gain a greater understanding of financing an Airbnb business, we’ll cover the main options for funding, tips to help you successfully finance the venture, and answers to some frequently asked questions. Can You Finance an … Read more
If you’ve ever read a report from an investment analyst, you may have seen stocks described as “overweight.” It can be a confusing term. Most people are used to seeing more simple “buy” or “sell” ratings. If an analyst rates a stock as “overweight,” they think that the stock will perform well in the future. … Read more
7(a) Loans 504/CDC Loans Franchise Uses Establishing and operating the business as well as real estate or heavy equipment Purchase of real estate and large equipment or machinery Eligibility Be a small business, operating as a for-profit in the US, have invested equity, demonstrate good credit history Operating as a for-profit in the US, have … Read more
Definition and Example of Actual Cash Value Actual cash value (ACV) is how an insurance company measures a property’s worth at a given moment in time. It accounts for depreciation. You may come across the term if you make a car insurance claim, or a claim on your homeowner’s policy. Some policies use replacement cost … Read more
Early Withdrawal Penalties at Major Banks bank One-year CD penalty Five-year CD penalty Ally 60 days of interest 150 days of interest Bank of America 90 days of interest 365 days of interest Capital one Three months of interest Six months of interest Chase 180 days of interest 365 days of interest Discover six months … Read more
Key Takeaways Tax-loss harvesting involves offsetting capital gains with capital losses so that little or no capital gains tax comes due. Investors might intentionally sell some securities at a loss to achieve this when they have significant gains. Losses can offset regular income by up to $3,000 when they exceed gains. Any losses over the … Read more