Peter Lauria – The Balance

Highlights Has more than 20 years of experience as a business writer and editor, covering everything form the business of media to high-level economics Former editor in charge of technology, media, and telecom at Thomson Reuters You have managed, built, and led teams at some of the world’s largest corporations and media organizations, including New … Read more

Terri Huggins – The Balance

Highlights More than 10 years of experience as a journalist covering topics like personal finance, parents, and mental health Former marketing and communications professional at a real estate company Host of local workshops discussing financial and contractual advice for freelance professionals Has writing expertise focused on the intersection of personal finance, race, and culture experience … Read more

What Is an Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain?

Key Takeaways A higher unrecaptured Section 1250 tax rate applies to long-term capital gains for which a taxpayer has previously claimed depreciation. The IRC requires that claimed depreciation must be factored back in to arrive at an adjusted cost basis for calculating the amount of a capital gain. The Section 1250 rate is usually 20%, … Read more

Alternatives to a Home Equity Loan

A home equity loan, or second mortgage, allows you to withdraw the equity you’ve built up in your home so you can use the cash to make repairs to your home, pay for college tuition, or consolidate your debt, for example. You repay the money over time through a series of regular payments. Home equity … Read more