Best time of the year to retire for tax purposes
When you retire can potentially have a big impact on your retirement income and the taxes you owe.
3 min read
Apr 07, 2023
About the author
Brian Baker covers investing and retirement for Bankrate. He is a CFA Charterholder and previously worked as an analyst at a buyside investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can better plan for their financial futures.
Expertise
Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation
Experience
Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.
Education
Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Brian's latest articles
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Survey: Experts see 10-year Treasury yield below 4% over the next year
Bankrate survey of market experts predicts 10-year Treasury yield to reach 3.7% over the next year.
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IRA loans: Can you borrow from your IRA?
Unexpected events may leave you short on cash. You can’t borrow from IRAs, but there are ways to tap funds early.
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What is Bitcoin mining and how does it work?
Here are the basics on how Bitcoin mining works and some key risks to be aware of.
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7 mental tips investors should master
Mastering these mental tips is crucial for successful investing.
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What is market capitulation?
Market capitulation is when investors sell due to fear. Identifying it is tough, but there are signs.
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Covered call funds: Here’s how they work
Covered call funds can boost income and protect from market downturns, but be aware of the drawbacks.
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10 high-dividend stocks and how to invest in them
These 10 stocks can give your portfolio a boost of income.
3 min read Mar 15, 2023
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What is alpha in investing?
What investors should know about alpha and how it is generated.
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What is a hostile takeover?
Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022