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Only 6% of US exchange-traded funds surveyed anticipated any capital gains distribution in 2025, and just 2% expected amounts above 1% of net asset value. The 10 largest distributions were mainly tied ...

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A main benefit of 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts is the ability to delay taxes on contributions and investment gains. However, you can’t avoid the tax man forever. “Once you reach a ...

IRA distributions are not considered earned income for the Social Security earnings test. Traditional IRA distributions increase AGI, which could cause up to 85% of your Social Security to be taxable.

Roth IRAs are exempt from RMDs, allowing lifelong investment growth without mandatory withdrawals. Inherited Roth IRAs must be fully withdrawn within 10 years if the owner died after 2019. Withdrawals ...

Duke Energy will implement changes to customer bills reflecting investments to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Helene, strengthen the electric grid, maintain and upgrade... Wildfire risk ...

According to a recent poll by Gallup.com, 59% of Americans believe that the amount they pay in income taxes is fair. The survey was based on a sample 1017 American adults. If the pollsters talked to ...