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Old 10-23-2006, 02:49 PM
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Default Re: When to invest?

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Originally Posted by scfr
But if you'd rather invest all of your money at one time, if you are planning on investing in a mutual fund you may want to look at when they distribute their capital gains, so you don't end up getting taxed.
Absolutely. Year-end distributions can be substantial and really hit you with a big tax liability if you buy at the wrong time. Don't invest without checking the distribution date.
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