Posts by Sarah Fisher:
A commodity trading advisor (CTA) has expertise in trading commodities and related instruments. Although a CTA can act much like a financial advisor, and some financial advisors may hold the designation, this designation is specific to advice related to commodities or futures trading. CTAs might manage investment accounts or trade futures on behalf of clients, and a CTA can be either an individual or a company. Here’s how the CTA certification is earned, and what it qualifies a financial professional to do. Read more
Banks, brokerages, insurers and even some government agencies spend significant resources to identify, assess and mitigate financial risk. One of the top certifications for professionals in this line of work is the professional risk manager certification (PRM). Here’s what you should know about the certification, how to get it, the fees entailed, and what it equips designees to do. Read more
Kansas hasn’t been hit as badly by COVID-19 as states like New York and California, but the pandemic has still affected the Sunflower State. As of mid-May, there were 7,468 reported cases and 164 deaths. On March 28, Gov. Laura Kelly announced a stay-at-home order. In the first week of April, more than 50,000 people in Kansas had filed for unemployment, out of an estimated civilian workforce of just under 2 million. However, there’s assistance avialable from both the federal government and the state of Kansas for residents and small business owners. If coronavirus has affected you or your business, this guide will show you how to find help. Read more
Even though Arkansas hasn’t been affected as much by COVID-19 as New York and California, the disease has still affected the Natural State. As of late April, there were more than 6,200 cases reported… Read more
Mississippi hasn’t been hit as hard by COVID-19 as California, New York, and neighboring states like Louisiana, but the disease has still impacted the Magnolia State. By the middle of May 2020, there… Read more
Connecticut has one of the highest per capita infection rates for COVID-19 in the U.S. As April came to a close, the Constitution State had more than 17,000 cases and had suffered more than 1,000… Read more
Although Iowa hasn’t felt as much of an impact from coronavirus as higher-density states like California and New York, the virus has still affected many people in the Hawkeye State. On April 17, Gov.… Read more
Although Oklahoma hasn’t been hit as hard by COVID-19 as California and New York, the disease has still affected the Sooner state. As of late April, there were 2,599 cases reported and 140 deaths.… Read more
Many tragedies bring out scammers looking to take advantage of fear and suffering. The coronavirus pandemic has been no exception, with a litany of scams targeting those living in fear of the virus… Read more
While testing for coronavirus should be free under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, treatment for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) could be pricey. Your costs will vary depending on how… Read more
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a 27-year-old federal law designed to protect the jobs of workers who need to take an unpaid leave of absence, for specified reasons, of up to 12 weeks. In… Read more
The public-sector equivalent of an MBA, the MPA degree, demonstrates expertise in the executive leadership of government entities. It is a master’s level degree in public affairs. It is designed for… Read more
Wyoming does not have a state inheritance tax or estate tax. However, the state has laws concerning intestate succession, probate, taxes, what makes a will valid and more. If you want professional… Read more
Wisconsin does not have a state inheritance or estate tax. However, like every other state, Wisconsin has its own inheritance laws, including what happens if the decedent dies without a valid will.… Read more
Vermont has no inheritance tax but it does have its own estate tax. In this article, we go into detail about that tax, and break down the state’s other inheritance laws: what happens if you die in… Read more
Kansas does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax, but there are other state inheritance laws of which you should be aware. In this detailed guide of the inheritance laws in the Sunflower State,… Read more
Iowa does not have an estate tax, but it has an inheritance tax. In this article, we’ll explore the details of this tax, and break down Iowa’s other inheritance laws, including the probate process,… Read more
Idaho has no state inheritance or estate tax. However, like all other states, it has its own inheritance laws, including the ones that cover what happens if the decedent dies without a valid will.… Read more
Connecticut has no inheritance tax but it does have its own estate tax. In this article, we break down the Constitution State’s inheritance laws, including what happens if you die without a valid… Read more
Arkansas does not have a state inheritance or estate tax. However, like any state, Arkansas has its own rules and laws surrounding inheritance, including what happens if the decedent dies without a… Read more
Although Alaska levies no inheritance or estate tax, the federal estate tax may still apply, depending on the value of their estate. In this article, we break down Alaska’s inheritance laws, its… Read more
Although West Virginia has neither an estate tax or nor an inheritance tax, the federal estate tax may still apply, depending on the value of the estate. And like every U.S. state, West Virginia has… Read more
Even though North Carolina has neither an estate tax or nor an inheritance tax, the federal estate tax still applies to North Carolinians, depending on the value of their estate. In this article, we… Read more
Maine charges its own estate tax but has no inheritance tax. If the deceased doesn’t have a will probated by the court, inheritances can get a bit more complicated. In this guide we’ll discuss the… Read more
Utah does not have a state inheritance or estate tax. However, there is still a federal estate tax that applies to estates above a certain value. And like all states, Utah has its own unique rules… Read more
