Christine Benz
AMODEO & BENZ: MINIMIZING YOUR TAX PAIN
Regardless of what happens with the “fiscal cliff”, the economy, markets or the deficit, you name it, you are looking at climbing tax rate over the next few years. Our guests this week are two pros who can help you plan ahead with a tax-efficiency plan. Christine Benz is Director of Personal Finance and Senior Columnist for Morningstar.com, where she gives sound advice on just about everything having to do with managing your finances. Our other guest is Robert Amodeo, Head of Municipals at Western Asset Management, who was named Municipal Manager of the Year by Institutional Investor Magazine in 2011. The taxman cometh, so you’d better be ready. Continue Reading »
Christine Benz: A Financial Pro’s New Year’s Resolution
One of our guests this week on WEALTHTRACK, Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance for Morningstar.com is, like the rest of us, looking ahead to making personal improvements with their 2013 New Year’s Resolution.
IDENTIFY SOME TAX AVOIDANCE STRATEGIES TO BOOST YOUR INVESTMENT RETURNS
Tax avoidance strategies include:
- Re-visit municipal bonds
- Put higher tax investments in tax deferred accounts
- Emphasize tax efficient strategies including: index funds, ETFs, and individual stocks
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