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 ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...