Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

No one talked about capital gains taxes on home sales for decades. Now, suddenly, it's a topic of debate during housing ...

With gas prices, grocery bills, and other everyday costs rising, many people are looking for ways to keep more of what they earn and, in some cases, what they invest. One area to find some relief?

Increasing the capital gains tax rate could significantly impact investor behavior and long-term investment strategies. A ...

A push by influential Republican lawmakers to answer voters’ concerns about the cost of living by lowering taxes on capital ...

I’m not terribly happy about the Capital Gains Tax changes. Like most of you, I feel I already pay more than enough tax ...

Nine states, including Texas, Florida and Missouri, don't tax capital gains. Missouri became the first income-taxing state to fully exempt capital gains starting in 2025. Maryland and Washington ...

Sell $500,000 in appreciated stock in California, and you’ll owe the state up to $66,500 if you make over $1 million. Make the same sale in Texas, and you’ll owe nothing since the state charges zero ...