As we move through the 4th quarter, this is the right time to prepare for important year-end activities. These include:
IRA Distributions: If you haven’t satisfied your required distribution, we will be in touch soon to take care of that, and discuss Qualified Charitable Contributions if applicable.
In-kind charitable donations: We recommend taking care of these before December 15th. This will ensure that the process goes smoothly.
Let us know if you have any questions!
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The tallest bridge in the world recently opened in China. There is even a coffee shop at the top!
Looking for a Halloween ideas? Consider this “Reciprocal Tariff” costume.
In Finland, children begin formal education at the age of 7, which is later than in many other countries. Despite this, Finnish students often rank among the top in international assessments.
Helpful commentary on market behavior in government shutdowns, especially the concluding thoughts.
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Q: Is it bad for companies to repurchase their own stock?
A: Share repurchases have been criticized as a gimmicky way for companies to boost share prices. Another criticism is that the money used for share repurchases could be better used in other ways. Some of these arguments have led legislators to propose limits on share repurchasing.
This paper argues that share repurchases do not misallocate resources. Many economists have agreed with this as well, and this data supports that. In other words, let the market decide.