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$20 Burgers?
That's bull! Or is it? While most Americans managed to survive fairly well without the government for two weeks......surviving without a burger for that long is another story. However, given the recent disasters to the cattle market in the Panhandle as well as a...
Small Company Retirement Plans Fail To Compete
Small businesses are under fire after a recent report, titled “The Retirement Readiness Imperative Report,” aptly demonstrated the sorry state of retirement benefits for employees of these companies. Released in October 2013 by the Transamerica Center for Retirement...
Is “HealthCare.gov” Already Sick?
October 1st was the launch date for the government's new website [www.healthcare.gov] for healthcare enrollment commonly referred to as Obamacare. And after just two weeks the diagnosis is.......sickly. The site is slow and full of errors that are frustrating people...
Gold: Diversification And Security
Mainstream investment advice has regularly recommended investment in stocks as the primary path to a secure retirement. However, as recent economic events make evident, relying exclusively or even primarily on the stock market, carries tremendous risk. Thousands of...
Economic Instability Means Time For Gold
The uncertainty of a resolution to the debt-ceiling crisis has resulted in gold falling in price. In this regard, gold acts like many other commodities such as oil and copper. However, gold is not like other commodities; gold is not consumed or used like oil, wheat,...
Can I Have a Roth Check Book IRA?
Can I Have a Roth Check Book IRA? By Alisha Bennett Yes, you can. To paraphrase: As you know, the beauty of a Roth IRA is that earnings are tax free. Part of this comes down to deciding that you are either saving money now with a standard IRA where contributions are...
Will a Check Book IRA Work for Me?
Will a Check Book IRA Work for Me? By Alisha Bennett So... is the Check Book IRA LLC the right investment vehicle for you? Absolutely, if the following apply to you: …if you have the opportunity to invest in real estate, tax liens, precious metals or other...
Social Security
There may be good reason as to why people are afraid social security will run out. The Social Security trust fund, after all, will be gone by 2033. Many people are reacting to this by snatching their social security as soon as they can. People may be worried that they...
Retirement: Fear Forces Action
Fear and anxiety are often good motivators to create plans of action. In the case of retirement planning, that is some welcome news. While many of us envision a blissful retirement, the reality is often different and more difficult than our dreams. The basic reasons...
How to Get Started with a Check Book IRA
How to Get Started with a Check Book IRA By Alisha Bennett If all of this is new to you, and you’re wondering, “Where do I start to find out about the Check Book IRA?”, then this article should be helpful. First – Read and understand the definitions of the following:...
Becoming an Investor
Decided to start investing rather than simply saving? It’s the natural next step to want to convert savings cash into investment opportunities to get more from your money in the long term.
Spousal IRA: Maximize Your Savings
Many Americans, by choice or by circumstance, find themselves as the sole bread winner in their family. One spouse works while the other stays at home to take care of the family or look for work themselves. In either case, despite the financial situation, saving for...
The Possibilities of Retirement
Retirement is filled with possibilities. The right planning and the right caution can give you the retirement you dreamed of. Now that you are retired, your time has become more free, not bound by conference calls and long-winded meetings. It's important that you...
Taking Charge of Your Retirement
People often times feel as though they are in the dark when it comes to their retirement plans. There is a vast number of things to consider, and it seems as though any misstep can cause tremendous damage to the plan that is supposed to provide stability for the future.
Investing for Your Future
There are different strategies one can take when approaching retirement. Since the stock market crash in 2008, many are afraid to invest too much. On the other side of the coin, investing too frivolously can result in fickle funds. It's important to find the right...
Aging Parents & Financial Management
As your parents grow older, it is important to consider how they manage their finances. Having a conversation about money management is never comfortable, but the time spent up front dealing with this issue pays off down the road. The minor stress of today’s...
Investing in Gold Bullion & Precious Metals
Adding gold to your IRA may seem like an extremely complex endeavor, but it’s actually quite a bit easier than one may think. With the help of professionals, you can begin to enjoy your new IRA investments sooner than you’d think. The first step towards investing in...
How much Gold should you have in your portfolio?
Gold is a common asset for investment portfolios, but what’s the right amount for yours? With over a 300% increase in price per ounce between 2005 and today, it’s certainly a commodity worth consideration for any investment portfolio. Most economists recommend...
Planning For Retirement With A Gold IRA
The whole point of planning for your retirement is to reduce as many surprises as you can. In this climate of financial uncertainty, traditional sources for retirement investment like stocks, annuities, savings accounts and bonds are eyed with well deserved caution. ...
Gold: Good Sense To Combat Inflation
It makes sense that as the cost of consumer goods rises, there is a corresponding decrease in the purchasing power of your currency. In economic parlance, this is inflation and government data indicates clearly that American consumers are paying more for good and...
Gold: Diversify Your IRA
If you are like many hard-working Americans, you are planning for and looking forward to your retirement years. However, given recent events in the financial markets and a weakening U.S. dollar, you may be wondering if your planning will pay off. What if your dollars...
Senior Athletes And Power Of Positive Outlooks
The mental aspects of aging, including depression, lack of focus, and general melancholy, are real hazards for seniors. “Age of Champions,” a recent PBS documentary spotlights senior athletes who defy these hazards and succeed in competitive sports, including the...
Is Gold Finally Bouncing Back?
Gold boosted more than it has in a year last week, based on a speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain U.S. economic stimulus. This was a much needed rise for the precious metal, as it somewhat restored it as a valuable asset. With a rise of 1.3 percent,...
Bankers Lose Money
Too True. Many of our clients feel this way. That's one of the reasons they move their funds into a Checkbook IRA