Mark P. Cussen

A capital loss occurs when you sell a capital asset for less than you bought it. It’s never fun to lose money on an investment, but declaring a capital loss on your tax return can be an effective consolation prize […]

To live out your retirement in comfort, you will need a carefully managed investment portfolio. Your retirement portfolio, which is the sum total of all your investments across various accounts, grows throughout your working years so that it can provide

Inflation is defined by the rate at which the value of a currency is falling and, consequently, the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. Inflation is a natural occurrence in an economy, but inflation hedging can

Divorce is never fun. The emotional turmoil that typically comes with it is often exacerbated by financial issues and the battle over the division of assets, such as real estate, physical property, money, and investments. Retirement plans and pensions are

The 401(k) plan has become the most popular type of employer-sponsored retirement plan in America since its inception in 1978. Few other plans can match the relative flexibility of the 401(k). There are rules to follow, however, because you’re getting

Dividend reinvestment has long been one of the great ways to build up a stock or mutual fund portfolio over time, and it works for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as well. There are several ways investors can do this, and the best

In today’s financial landscape, where banks, insurance companies, and brokerage firms compete for your investments, it’s common for consumers to have assets spread amongst different institutions. A trust company can help streamline things, as it can provide a range of

If you have a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), you must start withdrawing money from it by a certain age: the year that you turn 73. This is a non-negotiable rule (and the penalty if you don’t follow it is

What Is Buying a House on a Concrete Slab? The foundation that your house is built on can have a major impact on the structural integrity of your home. A slab foundation is made of concrete that is typically 4″

Value vs. Growth Stocks: An Overview Growth stocks are those of companies that are considered to have the potential to outperform the overall market over time because of their future potential. Value stocks are classified as companies that are currently trading