2021 MidYear Outlook – Capital Group
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FAFSA Simplification Act
FAFSA Simplification Act Learn about how legislative changes can help you finance your loved one’s education. As a parent or grandparent, you know firsthand the challenges of funding a child’s education.The Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) Act was passed at the end of 2020 and has changed some of the qualifications for students to receive financial aid. These changes will affect those applying for financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year. You’ll notice these changes on October 1, 2022, [...]
Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional
Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional Findings suggest that these relationships can make a difference for investors. What is a relationship with a financial professional worth to an investor? A 2019 study by Vanguard, one of the world’s largest money managers, attempted to answer that question. Vanguard’s whitepaper, concluded that when an investor works with a professional and receives that level of investment advice, they may see a net portfolio return about 3% higher over time.1 How did this [...]
Guarding Against Identity Theft
Guarding Against Identity Theft Take steps so criminals won’t take vital information from you. America is enduring a data breach problem. As many workers traded in the office for remote work, data security has been a focus for the public and private sectors. Between robocalls pitching low-cost health insurance, pretending to be the I.R.S., or offering “work from home” opportunities, the pandemic has seen scammers getting more creative than they’ve ever been.1 Tax time is prime time for identity thieves. [...]
Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax
Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax What to expect and why. Now and again, the price action on Wall Street can surprise even the most seasoned investors. Look no further than when President Biden in late April proposed an increase in the tax on capital gains to 39.6% from 20% for those Americans who earn more than $1 million.1 Stocks dropped on the news, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 index down nearly 1% for the day.2 The “sell first, [...]