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These Seniors Will Save Money on Taxes This Year Thanks to President Trump’s New OBBBA Deduction

These Seniors Will Save Money on Taxes This Year Thanks to President Trump's New OBBBA Deduction

It could give you a little breathing room this tax season. If you’re a cash-strapped senior, you may find it a little easier to manage your taxes next spring thanks to the “big, beautiful bill” that became law last month. Contrary to what some sources have said, it’s not because the law eliminated Social Security […]

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Board Service: The Best Time to Join Is Before You Retire

An older board member talks during a board meeting.

For many senior executives, corporate board service lives on the “someday” list — a post-retirement goal or final career chapter. But waiting too long may be one of the biggest missed opportunities in executive development today. The best time to prepare for a board role isn’t after you’ve stepped down. It’s while you’re still in

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How Declining Retail Fuel Prices Help Explain BJ’s Stock Hit Friday

How Declining Retail Fuel Prices Help Explain BJ's Stock Hit Friday

Shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) sank 8% Friday after the member-only warehouse retailer’s second-quarter comparable club sales unexpectedly slipped. The Marlborough, Mass.-based company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.14 on revenue that increased 3.4% year-over-year to $5.38 billion. Analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha had expected $1.09 and $5.49 billion. BJ’s comparable club

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Missouri Eliminated Its Capital Gains Tax. Other States Are Doing the Opposite

Missouri Eliminated Its Capital Gains Tax. Other States Are Doing the Opposite

Key Takeaways Missouri removed its capital gains tax, meaning residents won’t have to pay state taxes on profits when selling stocks, property, and other assets. Seven other states don’t have any capital gains tax because they don’t have any income tax at all. Most states tax capital gains at the same rate as ordinary income.

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