1099-MISC form: what is it and what is it used for.

. What is the 1099-MISC form? The 1099-MISC form is a tax form used to report miscellaneous income. Does a 1099 mean I owe money? The IRS Form 1099 is issued to taxpayers who have received income from sources other than their regular job or salary. This includes interest income, dividends, capital gains, rental income, … Read more

Stabilizing Bid.

A stabilizing bid is an order to buy shares in an IPO that is placed by the investment bank that is underwriting the deal. The purpose of the stabilizing bid is to support the price of the stock after it begins trading, in order to avoid a sharp decline. When a company goes public, it … Read more

What Investors Need to Know Before Investing in Callable Bonds.

Callable bonds are bonds that can be redeemed by the issuer prior to their maturity date. This means that the issuer can call the bond back from the investor and repay the principal plus any accrued interest. Callable bonds typically have higher interest rates than non-callable bonds because investors require a higher yield to compensate … Read more