Employers that pay overtime should familiarize themselves with new IRS guidance on the federal tax deduction for overtime pay. The updated FAQs clarify the rigorous requirements for how employers must identify, calculate and report qualified overtime income. We review the deduction's basic concepts and highlight key points from the guidance.

When market values fall or there's a threat of declining values, commercial real estate investors may struggle. Negative developments can be hard to predict and difficult to respond to quickly. With today's uncertainties in mind, this article presents three questions real estate investors should ask themselves to help maintain profits and preserve market value.

Affluent individuals are often approached by relatives and friends needing money. Let's say your brother-in-law wants $20,000 to start a business. How should you handle the transaction? This article explains some important implications of transferring money to family members and friends through gifts, loans and equity investments.

A stock split is one way public companies make their shares more affordable to the average investor. However, a split doesn't change the overall value of a shareholder's stock — only the number of shares owned. This article discusses why companies sometimes opt for stock splits and how it can benefit investors.