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  INVESTING SPECIALISTS

  It's Not Too Early to Plan for Mutual Fund Capital Gain Distributions

  Taxable investors should be on guard: Investor redemptions from equity funds show no sign of slowing down.

  • Should You Pay Down the Mortgage or Invest?
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  MARK MILLER: REMAKING RETIREMENT

  A Tax-Smart Way to Give to Charity

  The new tax law makes qualified charitable contributions from IRAs more appealing for many retirees. Contributor Mark Miller explains why.

  • A Better Way for Retirees to Give to Charity
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  THE SHORT ANSWER

  Self-Employed? How to Budget for Taxes

  Without payroll deductions, you have to anticipate how much you'll owe and incorporate it into your budget.

  • What's the Difference Between Marginal and Effective Tax Rates?

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