Daily Practices to Boost Your Brainpower

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In the grand scheme of health and wellness awareness, the brain is often overlooked. Thankfully, with regular practice of a few key techniques, you can keep your brain strong, and help to prevent long-term mental illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Like any other...
Self-Directed IRAs Offer More Risk, Reward

Self-Directed IRAs Offer More Risk, Reward

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Self-Directed IRAs Offer More Risk, Reward By Jordan Sheppherd Investors who contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) typically invest their funds in a combination of stocks and bonds, often using index funds for ease of maintenance. However, a smaller...

IRA Popularity

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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

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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...

Understanding Traditional IRA and Taxes

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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...