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Stepping up Cost Basis Tax Free (Without Dying)

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on December 30th, 2021
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Can long term capital gains push me into a higher tax bracket?

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on December 23rd, 2021
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Strategies for capturing a 0% capital gains tax rate

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on December 7th, 2021
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Is the COVID market froth washing out?

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on December 2nd, 2021
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Looking for a higher return on cash savings...how about over 7 percent on savings bonds? Seriously!

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on November 19th, 2021
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Delaying Social Security as a hedge against inflation

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on November 12th, 2021
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The mechanics of bond buying - how the Federal Reserve affects interest rates

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on November 11th, 2021
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Why does the Federal Reserve buy bonds?

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on October 27th, 2021

In late winter of 2020, the western world realized that COVID-19 was going to cause some major economic problems. Financial markets started to unravel globally at the fastest pace in modern history. The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to zero and announced a massive bond purchasing program to support the economy.

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The Debt Ceiling - Is It 2011 All Over Again

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on October 11th, 2021

The Deceptiveness of Investment Returns

Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on October 11th, 2021

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