If you’re looking to finance Bobcat equipment, it’s probably because you’re an entrepreneur or business owner trying to improve your operations without breaking the bank upfront. Whether you’re a contractor, landscaper, or run any business that relies on quality machinery,…
A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (or QLAC as it is known) is an investment vehicle that is funded by a qualified retirement plan such as an IRA. Like any, there are both advantages and drawbacks to QLACs. In this article,…
Gold broke ATH in 2024, and investors, just like central banks, are once again preparing for this upcoming bull market by stocking up on gold. In this article, we’ll be covering some of the most popular gold bars for investors.…
When the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was created by Congress in 1974, gold was one of several investments defined as “collectibles” that were prohibited from inclusion. That changed with the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Since then, there has been…
Gold has been a symbol of wealth and a store of value for thousands of years. For modern investors, it serves as a diversification tool and a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Here’s a look at the cheapest ways…
Key Insights The mobile home market is quietly booming. Between 2013 and 2020, the total transaction volume for mobile homes in the U.S. skyrocketed from $1.2 billion to $4.2 billion. Today, these figures are estimated to have grown higher amid…
Let’s face it, not everyone has what it takes to be the next Warren Buffet or Bill Ackman. For every millionaire that financial investing produces, there are thousands who will never outperform the S&P 500. In fact, nearly 80% of…
In finance, where uncertainty reigns supreme, one concept stands out as both fundamental and elusive: the risk-free rate. This metric serves as a cornerstone for a multitude of financial calculations, yet its existence as a “real” benchmark or a mere…
Starting next year, the SECURE 2.0 Act will change how Americans save for their retirement. The bill was signed into law on January 3, 2022, as part of an omnibus budget bill. Thanks to certain provisions contained within it, higher-income…
This article was updated on July 26 at 3:00 p.m. EST to include new information following the FOMC’s post-meeting press conference. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathered for the fifth time this year on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, lasting…
Emotions have their place in decision-making. They can make us more empathetic, and more conscious of the broader societal impacts of our choices, and can even generate more rational outcomes. Yet, just as often, emotional investing can burn us—causing deep…
For retail investors, the key differences between physical and “paper gold” couldn’t be more important. While they both share obvious similarities due to their exposure to the spot price of gold, each asset category holds benefits and disadvantages that retirement…
The state of the economy made major headlines for large parts of 2022. With some of the highest inflation the U.S. had seen in four decades and sky-high interest rates, there was a lot to talk about. Many economists weighed…
Answering the question “How much is a gold bar worth? ” depends on three factors: All three aspects of the value of a gold bar merit further consideration. Note that taking delivery of a gold bar will add extra costs…
24k gold (also known as 99.9% gold) is a type of gold that is considered highly pure, meaning that it is made up of only gold and does not contain any other metals or alloys. It is the highest karatage…
When you quit your job you have various options available for your 401(k). These plans are very common, so the question What happens to 401(k) when you quit? impacts a lot of people. In this article, we’ll go through the…
Oil and gas companies have had a high-performing run over the past year as crude oil and gas prices have risen sharply. But which are the cheap oil stocks under $5 that may have the potential to continue their rally?…
What are bearer bonds? Bearer bonds are bonds issued by a government or corporation to raise capital. The bonds have a maturity date and an interest rate payment for the life of the bond. Basically, they are the same as…
We continue to see an inflationary period stretch out and I Bonds could be an effective way of alleviating the negative effects. But before you jump into these inflation-linked bonds let’s take a look at I bonds pros and cons,…
There are many types of retirement plans, and some are for more specialized account holders than others. We are going to go over the main ones and their variations. Some accounts only let you hold traditional assets like stocks, bonds,…
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