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J.K. Lasser's Your Winning Retirement Plan

Author : Henry K. Hebeler

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 41,88 MB

Release : 2002-03-14

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471198838

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AT LAST, SOUND, INFORMED, REALISTIC ANSWERS FOR RETIREMENT FINANCE Use the simple, step-by-step guidance in J.K. Lasser's Your Winning Retirement Plan to double your money for your golden years. Whether you're forecasting how much you need to be saving for retirement or are deciding how much you should be spending once you're there, acclaimed planning expert Henry K. Hebeler can get you the results you need. You'll analyze your investments and start getting the highest possible returns--with the least amount of risk; take a real-world look at your total financial picture, without inappropriate planning assumptions; and make use of a new concept called the Retirement Autopilot, which can help you budget more wisely today and ensure that your investments will last a lifetime. Key coverage will help you: * Beat reverse dollar-cost averaging so your money will continue to grow * Make use of modern feedback theory to secure your finances today--as well as tomorrow * Find solutions to different retirement scenarios, including early retirement and when only one spouse is retired



J.K. Lasser's Guide for Tough Times

Author : Barbara Weltman

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 10,59 MB

Release : 2008-12-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0470449101

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While you may be concerned about the current state of the economy, there are things you can do to improve your situation, and J.K. Lasser's Guide for Tough Times will show you exactly what they are. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this practical guide details the essential strategies that will see you through the current market, and help you handle several key aspects of your personal and financial life, including: recovering from losing a job, dealing with tapped out home equity, and tackling credit card debt.



J.K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k)

Author : Grace W. Weinstein

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 48,60 MB

Release : 2002-07-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471217956

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An in-depth guide to 401(k) plans--for the over 24 million Americans participating in them As 401(k) assets accumulate, so do the questions about the plans--especially with regard to the investment options which typically include at least seven choices by employers. This much-needed book explains how 401(k) plans work, how federal regulations and company policies affect retirement savings, how to develop investment strategies that will benefit individual needs, and what happens when money is taken out of a 401(k) plan. It also compares 401(k) plans to other tax-sheltered retirement plans, including IRAs, 403(b) plans, and 457 plans, and provides comprehensive listings of Web and print information resources. Most importantly, J. K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k) helps readers to understand their company plan in terms of their own personal needs and goals for the future. Grace W. Weinstein (Englewood, NJ) writes a weekly column on personal finance for the Financial Times and a regular column on tax issues for Investor's Business Daily. She has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show.



J.K. Lasser's Strategic Investing After 50

Author : Julie Jason

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,1 MB

Release : 2001-08-13

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780471397793

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It will help people to start thinking about their money in terms of accumulation, rebalancing, and income production. And it will take in-depth looks at risk tolerance, transition strategies, needed resources and tools--even strategies for those who are investing for the first time



J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning

Author : Harold I. Apolinsky

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 47,19 MB

Release : 2002-03-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471233455

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Planning Your Estate Under the New Tax Law is Easy with J. K. Lasser The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 will affect numerous aspects of your financial life-none more important than how you plan your estate. This new tax law includes the first major estate tax revision in over twenty years. Use J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning to learn how the rules have changed and what you can do now to effectively plan your estate. Learn what the new law means for you and your family, and find out how to use it to keep what has taken a lifetime to accumulate. With this book, you'll understand: * The repeal of the Estate Tax * Wealth-transfer exemption * How the new legislation will impact trusts and inheritances * The role of wills, executors, guardianship, and trusts * Treatment of charitable contributions J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com



J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004

Author : David S. De Jong

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 10,56 MB

Release : 2004-03-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471649341

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Plan Now-Save Later With just a little foresight, tax time can be less painful. If you're looking to avoid unwelcome surprises at tax time, pick up J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004 and learn how to pay less in taxes by simply planning ahead. Whether you invest in stocks or mutual funds, own a home, work from home, or own a business, this invaluable book provides tax-saving strategies that will guide you throughout the year-ensuring a shock-free April 15th. Plan ahead, prepare for new tax laws, and pay fewer taxes with the help of J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004. This comprehensive guide provides you with: * Detailed coverage of new tax legislation and IRS rules * Special sections highlighting tax-planning and tax-saving opportunities for investors, business owners, and individuals planning for retirement or other special circumstances * Plain-English explanations of income-reporting rules, tax deductions, and tax credits * Questions and answers that illustrate tax-filing and tax-planning techniques



J.K. Lasser's Winning With Your 403(b)

Author : Pam Horowitz

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 35,94 MB

Release : 2002-03-25

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 047121793X

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BUILD A SOLID RETIREMENT FOUNDATION BY TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR 403(b) Learning how to properly choose and maintain a 403(b) plan can be confusing and downright frightening without the proper information. J.K. Lasser?s Winning with Your 403(b) will educate you on this unique and powerful tax-sheltered retirement plan for employees of nonprofit organizations. Retirement planning is an important aspect of everyone?s financial strategy. This indispensable guide to 403(b)s will give you the insight and knowledge needed to ask the right questions when choosing a 403(b) plan, receive respectable returns on your investment, and reap the rewards of your plan as you head into retirement. Whatever your goals may be, if you are investing in a 403(b) as a vehicle for retirement, you should also invest in J.K. Lasser?s Winning with Your 403(b). Critical coverage will help you: * Learn why selecting the right 403(b) vehicle is crucial to the success of your investment returns * Pick the 403(b) plan that fits your specific needs by using a 10-point checklist * Compare 403(b) plans with other retirement plans including 401(k)s, Roth and traditional IRAs, annuities, and pension plans * Select funds to meet the objectives of your 403(b) plan * Develop sound investment strategies that will keep your 403(b) healthy * Steer your 403(b) through job changes, retirement, and beyond J.K. Lasser?Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com



J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College

Author : Barbara Wagner

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 42,44 MB

Release : 2002-10-08

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471273562

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SENSIBLE WAYS TO SAVE FOR COLLEGE From tuition and books to room and board, the cost of college is staggering-and it isn't getting any cheaper. What you're saving today may not be enough to cover the cost of your child's college education tomorrow. J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College provides the most straightforward, tax-efficient strategies to save for your children's college education-whether they're eight months old or eighteen years old. Even if you've worked out how much money you need to save, you still need to make many other important decisions, such as how that money will be invested, the tax consequences of those investments, and how that investment portfolio should change over time. Don't wait! The faster you start saving, the sooner you can stop worrying. Key coverage will help you: * Choose the investments that fit into your college savings plan-stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CollegeSure CDs, and U.S. Treasury Bills * Use educational savings provisions in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to speed up the growth of your college savings * Understand how 529 savings plans stack up to prepaid plans, Education IRAs, UGMAs, and UTMAs * Select a financial planner who will help you plot a strategy for college savings * Apply for financial aid such as grants, loans, work-study jobs, and scholarships J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com



J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Your Home-Based Business

Author : Gary W. Carter

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 14,11 MB

Release : 2003-02-17

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471430935

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* Completely updated for all the new tax laws * Capitalize on every deduction! * Sole proprietor, corporation, or partnership? The Ultimate Guide to Running a Tax-Efficient Home-Based Business The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but what many owners don't realize, and are often not prepared to handle, are the host of complex tax issues surrounding a home-based business. The completely updated Fifth Edition of J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Your Home-Based Business clarifies the current tax environment with regard to home-based businesses, and shows you how to make the most of the new tax laws. This perennial guide answers home-based business owners' questions, with a special focus on the changing tax laws and deductions for the home office. Expert advice and in-depth insights will help you avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of opportunities you would otherwise miss. Critical coverage will help you: * Navigate the details of the new tax laws and IRS rules * Increase your knowledge of deductible expenses * Keep your records up to IRS standards * Organize and run a home-based business for maximum tax benefits * Make filing easy by utilizing sample tax forms



J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2006

Author : Barbara Weltman

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 415 pages

File Size : 47,81 MB

Release : 2005-11-11

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471784281

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Stop worrying and start saving with J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 Fully updated to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws,J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 will help youtake advantage of every tax break and deduction that you may beentitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter soyou can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each taxbenefit is clearly explained--along with the eligibilityrequirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips andcommon pitfalls associated with the benefit in question arediscussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisionspossible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breakswith regard to: * You and your family * Your home * Your car * Your job or business * Retirement savings * Education costs * Medical expenses * Health savings accounts * Real estate * Investing * Borrowing and interest * Insurance and catastrophes * Gifts and inheritances * Charitable giving * Travel * Entertainment J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 is packed withhundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, andreal-world examples. It's a book every taxpayer should own.