Recession news has been one of the main headlines that investors are worried about since the beginning of the year. Inflation has continued to rise, the Fed implementing tightening monetary policy, and the war in Ukraine all adding fuel to…
Let’s take a look at the difference between 403b vs 401k retirement plans. Both retirement accounts are tax-advantaged plans offered by an employer. If you are wondering which one you should choose, know that you don’t get to choose. The…
Key Takeaways: 79.1% of Americans haven’t taken any action to combat 40-year-high inflation levels 9.4% of Americans have diversified with precious metals (gold or silver) 4.9% of Americans have diversified with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum 5.3% of Americans…
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 This article is outdated and meant for informational purposes only.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…
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…
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