How Is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 1

Whether you're currently making large contributions to your IRA account or want to know what's going to happen to your Social Security benefits, you should know how retirement income is taxed in the state you live in. Every state has different requirements and laws related to retirement income taxation. While some states hardly tax any retirement income, other states tax almost all income types. This guide takes a closer look at how some states tax retirement income and if these taxes are balanced by property and sales taxes.
Is it Possible to Transfer Public Stock to a Delaware Statutory Trust?

A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) may provide an alternative investment if you buy real estate properties to pursue passive income. Purchasing ownership in a DST can offer you income and the potential to bolster your investment portfolio.
What Is Business Risk?

Dun and Bradstreet, a renowned data and analytics firm, defines business risk as “anything that could threaten a company’s financial health or lead to insolvency.” Of course, every business faces risks, and the ones that successfully manage them are the ones that survive and even thrive. Risks can be internal or external, and some can be predicted and possibly avoided, while others are unavoidable but to which a company can potentially respond.
What Happens at the End of a Ground Lease?

Ground leases are much longer than other real estate leases; they can last up to 99 years, depending on the arrangement. The minimum length of time for such an arrangement is 30 years. The timing allows the ground lease tenant enough time to build a structure or renovate an existing one and earn enough revenue to break even and eventually make a profit. Additionally, lenders might require a longer lease; oftentimes the terms of a lease can be longer than the loan terms.
What Are the Major Risks in Real Estate Investing?

Every investment has risk. Earning a return above the risk-free rate means taking risk. The analysis of risk is a big topic. But there are some real estate risks that we can identify as being much higher than other risks. This isn’t to play down lesser risks. But at least knowing where major investment risks lie can provide a quick risk mitigation checklist for potential investments.
What Questions Should I Ask Myself Before I Retire?

A comprehensive retirement plan requires some extensive pre-planning to ensure you’ve built enough financial assets to live comfortably as you age.
What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

Creating a budget – and sticking to it – are fundamental elements of managing your personal finances.
Who Owns the Building in a Ground Lease?

The idea behind a ground lease is that a landowner owns vacant land, and leases that land to a tenant (which can also be a developer). The tenant then builds a structure on the site, while paying monthly rent to the landowner to occupy the acreage.
What Is the Rule of 72 in Finance?

There are many different formulas investors can use to determine how their money will grow over time.
How Do Opportunity Zones Work?

Qualified Opportunity Zones were created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017. The zones are designated census tracts that are identified as low-income and in need of greater economic investments. The Treasury Department has recognized over 9,000 after being nominated by each state and most U.S. territories. Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) offer several tax advantages for investors. Investments in opportunity zones offer a permanent capital gains tax exclusion for those willing to hold the investment long enough. Here are the three primary opportunity zone tax benefits provided: