Category: Finance

  • Does Google Pay Dividends?

    Does Google Pay Dividends?

    Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced on April 25th, 2024 that it will pay their first dividend of 20 cents per share. The first pay out will be on June 17th, 2024, ex-dividend data is projected for June 10th, 2024. Google Dividends Pros This is a big move for dividend investors creating another option. ETFs, mutual…

  • States with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2024

    States with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2024

    Property tax is collected from local governments, generally based on the property values. Differnet states rank well with a lowest tax rate, just depending on the type of tax or state, but not all. This tax helps pay for schools, roads, community programs, ect… All the rates can be different for each county and state…

  • When is the deadline to file taxes if you filed an extension?

    When is the deadline to file taxes if you filed an extension?

    October 15th, 2024 is the extension filing deadline for taxes for those whom filed for an extension for their 2023 federal taxes. It is always smart to make sure you have all the paperwork needed to file your taxes as soon as possible to avoid missing the extended deadline. Add this date to your calendar…

  • Save Money: Top 3 Ways

    Save Money: Top 3 Ways

    Learning to use creative ways to save money will help yourself to increase savings and investments for your future. There are multiple ways to reach goals for investments and savings from imaginary bills, side work, and taking advantage of employee match programs. Imaginary bills An example would be if your rent is $1,500 now, but…

  • What Days in 2024 is the Stock Market Closed?

    What Days in 2024 is the Stock Market Closed?

    The U.S. Stock market is closed on weekends and select set of holidays each year. In 2024, the stock market will be closed for Good Friday (March 29th), Memorial Day (May 27th), Juneteenth (June 19th), Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day (September 2nd), Thanksgiving (November 28th), and Christmas (December 25th). For most people the days…

  • Apple: What States are Suing Apple?

    Apple: What States are Suing Apple?

    There are fifteen states and District of Columbia joined the Department of Justice in suing Apple involving the Sherman Act. The real questions being asked today is will the DOJ win? How long will it take for a decision? What will happen if the president changes? Will the DOJ Win? The DOJ started investigating in…