Hill teaches a history course examining baseball in American society. Class assignments involve students watching and analyzing baseball games. In fact, on opening day this Monday, class is canceled so students can watch the professional baseball teams kick off the season. Flowers are blooming. The sun is shining.
Spring is definitely in the air.
For many, spring is the happiest time of year and is a much-needed break from the dreary winter days and harsh weather. Dr. Paul Kwon, director of the psychology clinic at WSU, says there are many factors involved in this increase of uplifting attitudes, including warmer weather and longer hours of daylight. New investors are playing the stock market and building a portfolio with dreams of becoming the next millionaire. But with tax season upon us, many of these newcomers are struggling to understand just how their individual investments are taxed. Whether you're a day trader or retirement planner, Richard Toolson, accounting professor and tax expert, says there are many important guidelines investors should follow that will lead to tax efficient investments.