Profit Sharing plans are employer-sponsored defined contribution plans, along the lines of a 401(k). However, with a profit sharing plan, only the employer can make contributions to the plan, and employees cannot make contributions. This type of plan allows employees…
If you were looking for an officially minted Trump gold coin you may be disappointed to know there isn’t one. The U.S. Mint started issuing presidential one-dollar ($1.00) gold coins in 2007. The program started with America’s first president, George…
Note: Recent U.S. court cases have found that any form of gold home storage is ineligible for inclusion in an IRA. This article is outdated and meant for informational purposes only. The article below was originally written in 2016. An…
The Keogh Plan is a retirement plan which was established in 1962 for the self-employed. The plan takes its name from the New York representative who proposed the act to Congress. This plan is similar to your 401k or IRA…
As 2022 gets started some analysts are predicting a slowdown in the economy for the first half-year. The WSJ reported in December Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, downgraded his forecast for GDP growth from 5.2% to 2.2% for…
Palladium hasn’t been around for as long as gold. In fact, the metal was only discovered in 1803. However, this rare precious metal has seen its value grow exponentially over recent years. The increase in demand is mostly due to…
Inflation has started to raise its ugly head again. Data from the past months shows inflation is gaining pace at an alarming rate. Last month’s data showed inflation at 6.8% up 0.6% from the previous month. The chart below shows…
Bitcoin has seen a surge in popularity and with it an increase in demand. The price of this virtual asset increased by 4,481% between 2017 and 2022. The chart below shows the performance of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. As we…
How to Buy Bitcoin in IRA Bitcoin first appeared on the scene around 12 years ago and has moved into the mainstream after various scandals from its early years. The virtual currency has had a helter-skelter ride to widespread popularity.…
Gold has many characteristics that have made it a source of value throughout the centuries. Some of these characteristics are physical, such as its beauty, malleability, and non-corrosiveness. Other features of this precious metal also make it a valuable asset.…
Gold is an asset most investors understand will help defend their portfolio from stock market turmoil. The precious metal also has the capability of withstanding the unfavorable effects of inflation. In the search for diversification, and therefore a less risky…
On November 10th, market-watchers recoiled as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that October’s inflation rate has hit a multi-generational high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), our best record of inflation, reached 6.2% for the first time since November…
Although precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are often thought of as low-maintenance assets, there are still three key questions that need to be addressed before you get started. First: which metal do I need most? Second: which…
If you come into a sudden windfall, cash settlement, or inheritance, you might find yourself with a lot of money sitting unexpectedly in your bank account. For most of us, this is an electrifying experience. But after the “Look at…
Since their introduction in 1974 via the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have been America’s go-to retirement saving vehicle alongside employer-sponsored 401(k)s. Today, at least 43.9 million U.S. households own one or multiple IRAs. If your…
After a couple of underperforming years, silver prices have surged as of late. Given these extraordinarily uncertain times, it is unsurprising that savvy investors are turning to silver and gold ownership as a hedge against the turmoil. The silver market…
In a world filled with get-rich-quick gurus and questionable investment mentors, Dave Ramsey is refreshingly dull. As the host of the popular financial talk show “The Dave Ramsey Show”, Dave has built a cult following of listeners dedicated to paying…
We conducted a survey asking 1,500 Americans which investments they viewed as “the safest” right now for their IRA or 401(k). We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 55 to 65+ from coast to…
Amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its effects on the global economy, markets have been on a downward trajectory. Yet, while global stock markets are in turmoil, precious metals like gold and silver have seen significant…
Elliot Wave Theory is a method of technical analysis employed by financial traders as an indicator of market trends with an emphasis on investor psychology. First proposed by Ralph Nelson Elliot in the 1930s, it has become an oft-debated principle…
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