Tax Lien Certificate: How High-Yield Lien Investing Works
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Key terms
- Tax LienA legal claim the government places on your property when you fail to pay a tax debt. It protects the government's interest in all your assets, including real estate, personal property, and financial accounts. It can damage your credit score.
- YieldThe income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. For bonds, it's the interest payment divided by the price. For stocks, it's the annual dividend divided by the stock price.
- LienA legal claim against property for unpaid debts. Must be satisfied before the property can be sold. Common types include tax liens, mechanic's liens, and judgment liens.
- VestingThe process by which an employee earns the right to employer contributions to retirement accounts over time. Common vesting schedules include immediate, graded, or cliff vesting.
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