Apr 12, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Expensive Lesson Jamie Dimon “Will Not Forget”Despite its long history of helping the U.S. government, JPMorgan Chase finds itself directly in the government's crosshairs.
Apr 11, 2015 by John Maxfield8 Traffic Violations That Will Increase Your Car Insurance Premiums by 20% or MoreIf you get caught doing one of these eight things, then be prepared to see your car insurance premiums soar.
Apr 10, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhen a Bank's CEO Uses Company-Owned Airplanes for Personal Travel, Investors Should Generally Steer ClearEven executives need to make sacrifices every once in a while.
Apr 7, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesWarren Buffett's LegacyWarren Buffett is practically a force of nature in today’s investing world, but how will he be remembered a century from now?
Apr 6, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Average American Is Paying Too Much in 401(k) Fees. Are You?The typical 401(k) plan charges 1% of assets managed. Over a worker's lifetime, this can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Apr 5, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Mortgage Interest Deduction in 6 ChartsEverything and more that you wanted to know about the mortgage interest deduction.
Apr 5, 2015 by John MaxfieldHow One Couple Got 15 Offers on Their Home in Four Days and Sold It for $66,000 Over List PriceA low level of housing inventory is causing buyers to compete aggressively for listed homes.
Apr 5, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe 5 Most Tax-Friendly States for RetireesIf you want to retire in a state that won't tax your benefits, then you should start your search with one of these five states.
Apr 4, 2015 by John Maxfield5 Things That Can Increase the Cost of Car Insurance by as Much as 93%Do you pay too much in car insurance? If so, these five factors probably explain why.
Mar 31, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesAmerican Express and Costco: Who Divorced Who?The Costco switch from American Express to Visa and Citigroup is big news, but is it bad news for Amex shareholders?
Mar 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Average American Retires at This AgeDespite the fact that most people think they'll work well into their 60s, most actually retire at the age of 62.
Mar 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldHere’s the Single Biggest Itemized Tax DeductionIn 2012, the average itemized deduction for casualty and theft loss was $30,982, or roughly three times that of the average mortgage interest deduction.
Mar 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldThis Is How Bank of America Can Win Me (and You) BackThe importance of saying "I'm sorry."
Mar 28, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhat Is the Maximum Social Security Tax for 2015?For 2014, the maximum Social Security tax for a single taxpayer is $7,254, and twice that for self-employed taxpayers.
Mar 27, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhy American Express Gave Costco the Boot (and Not the Other Way Around)After Costco pushed for a change in terms, American Express concluded that the deal no longer made economic sense.
Mar 27, 2015 by John MaxfieldAn Argument for Buying Expensive StocksWhen it comes to stocks, you get what you pay for.
Mar 25, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Single Most Important Number for Choosing a Bank StockHolding all else equal, investors should always choose a bank with a low efficiency ratio as compared with a high one.
Mar 24, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesCompetition in Banking: Too Much of a Good Thing?Tune in to learn why banks are so prone to failure, and why there may be an upside to lending cycles that end in financial crises.
Mar 23, 2015 by John MaxfieldHow the Home-Office Deduction Works With the Mortgage-Interest DeductionUsing these two deductions together will reduce your income tax liability.
Mar 22, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Single Worst Practice of Wall Street BanksSince the 1980s, banks have begun treating their customers as adversaries, not clients.
