Consider An IRA

by | | Retirement Ideas

Most Americans do not contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and many lack an understanding of how IRAs work and why they might be advantageous. Given that an IRA can offer some tax relief while also strengthening your retirement savings, spring is a...
A Happy Hawaiian Client

A Happy Hawaiian Client

by | | Precious Metals, Real Estate, Testimonials

A Happy Hawaiian Client A nice testimony from one of our Check Book IRA Clients who also bought Precious Metals from us. Gentlemen, When I learned about self directed IRA’s, I emailed several companies for information stating I wanted to set one up but would have to...
Foreclosures surge in 32 states

Foreclosures surge in 32 states

by | | Real Estate

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — New foreclosures are up, and that could prove to be a drag on the U.S. housing market. RealtyTrac.com reports that home foreclosures are up 2.26 percent from January to February, and the average price to buy a foreclosed home rose 3.84 percent,...

Understanding Traditional IRA and Taxes

by | | Retirement Ideas

You have done some financial planning and have jumped through the hoop of opening an traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) as a way to reduce your tax burden today and save for retirement. However, once your account is open you must consider how to invest...

Personal Finance Spring Cleaning

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An excellent rule-of-thumb as you plan for retirement is to re-evaluate your personal finances at least once a year. What better time for a clean start than springtime? As April showers give way to May flowers, follow a few simple guidelines to keep your financial...