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Hidden US Debt Rollover Problem
Better Crank up the Printing Presses! The Sovereign Man had some interesting points today: Even using the US government's own ridiculous budget projections (which assume 3.5% REAL GDP growth) Uncle Sam will still accumulate over $5 trillion in debt over the next...
Safeguarding Your Investment Portfolio With A Gold IRA Rollover
Why Invest In a Gold IRA Rollover Many people utilize a 401k as their primary means of building pension capital. However, you might want to consider using some of the funds inside your 401k for a Gold IRA Rollover. Investing in gold is a great way to shield yourself...
Why You Should Invest In Gold
The US stock market reached a recent high, and some would say the recession is now over and it seems like America is on it’s way to economic recovery. However, if this is all true, then why would the Federal Reserve be purchasing $85 billion in bonds for printing...
Investment Gold: Making Wise Choices
The price of gold is in decline, but it is no time to panic. In fact, now is a good time for investors looking to diversity to consider investing with physical gold within your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This sounds more complicated that it is. The process...
Funds go into the IRA first – then into the LLC
Just got of the phone with a financial advisor that has been sending us quite a few clients. One of the reasons they have been sending their people to us is our expertise and the time we spend educating our clients. He was in a panic because one of his clients had...
You have until Midnight!
We've had a lot of phone calls from individuals that are in a panic to get a contribution deposited before the deadline of April 15th. However, if you have an IRA somewhere you can simply mail in a check as long as it's post marked by midnight Monday the 15th. If you...
IRA Popularity
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans are both vehicles for retirement savings. Data collected in 2011 indicates that the combined value for both types of plans account for over 8.75 trillion dollars worth of retirement savings! However, despite the...
Consider An IRA
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 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
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
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
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...
Gold: Estimates Vary
Throughout the ages, gold has been used as a means of monetary exchange. However, in recent years, estimates of the amount of gold in the world vary widely. Most of the gold extracted from the earth remains in existence, but how much is there and why do experts differ...
You Can Always Add To Your Bucket List
Life is rich and brings with it both hard work and the desire to experience more of the world. The proverbial bucket list is our culture’s container of those places, people, and experiences that we’d like to be a part of in our lifetime. The bucket list can contain is...
Estate Planning: Don’t Delay
The death of a spouse is heart breaking, pulling at the very fabric of one’s family. While the death can be either sudden or drawn out, most of us are unprepared for the incredible stress, hassle, and costs of dealing with the aftermath.
Seniors Looking For Work
Older Americans are increasingly finding themselves in the job search process. They may have lost their job to downsizing or reorganization, or they may have retired early but want a supplementary income. However, the current job market is tough on older Americans. If...
Your Financial Security
Retirement is part of the American dream and yet many Americans are not saving enough to have a secure financial future. Here are some key points to consider in order to gain more financial security: Planning Know where you are financially and where you need to be at...
Your Adult Exercise Program: Safety and Planning
A common issue for many aging adults is that they know they will benefit from an exercise program, but they are unsure of where to begin. As you move towards changing your lifestyle be sure to proceed with a good plan and to use caution to ensure a safe experience....
Money Management For Seniors
You have managed your career wisely and you are nearing retirement, but now is not the time to forget the tools that brought you here. Financial management remains an essential component of your retirement. Be sure to keep the following issues front and center as you...
Fitness As A Lifestyle
Aging adults can benefit from regular exercise and increased physical activity. Getting started with an exercise program can seem daunting, no matter what the benefits. One approach to fitness is to create a program that incorporates increased physical activities as...
Is Now The Time? Timing Your Retirement
Each day, thousands of Americans are faced with the decision of whether to retire or not. They have worked hard, saved some money, and are now eligible for certain benefits. They may jump right into retirement, but a wiser route would be to look for some of the signs...
Active Lifestyle: Key For Aging Adults
As you grow old is critical to maintain an active lifestyle that includes regular exercise. Exercise brings physical benefits as well as an improvement in one’s confidence, mood, and memory. Regardless of your age or current fitness level, you can benefit from...
Saving For College AND Retirement
Hardly a day goes by without a news report alerting us to the sky-high costs of higher education. Parents lie awake at night, wondering how to pay their bills, save for retirement, and fund their child’s college education. A new study, “How America Saves For College,”...
Benefit Plans – Who Participates?
As the American business landscape shifts company-sponsored retirement plans are becoming less common. A recent analysis of census bureau data conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute indicates that less than 50% of employed Americans enjoy such a plan. So...
