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Investing

IRA or Annuity: Which Is Better For Generating Safe Retirement Income? – 5 Experts Weigh In

Deciding what is the best strategy to provide income for retirement can be a difficult endeavor. An IRA is a retirement account that enables one to compound long-term savings for retirement. Conversely, an annuity is an insurance product, which pays…

Sarah Bauder
September 11, 2019

Investing

Is A Roth IRA the Best Place to Hold Stocks? – 6 Experts Weigh In

A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account wherein distributions are tax-free and contributions are made with after-tax dollars. Likewise, one can use the deposits to invest in stocks if one is so inclined. In this article, 6 financial…

Sarah Bauder
September 10, 2019

Investing

Important Things To Know About Deferred Annuities (DIA/longevity annuities)-5 Experts Weigh In

Deferred annuities (also referred to as DIAs or longevity annuities) are an insurance contract. When in a qualified plan such as a 401k or IRA, this type of annuity is known as a QLAC (qualified longevity annuity contract) with different…

Sarah Bauder
September 9, 2019

The Pros And Cons Of The SECURE Act Provision To Limit Inherited IRAs – 4 Experts Weigh In

A few months ago, the US House of Representative passed the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act. Subsequently, the legislation is expected to pass in the Senate. One of the main provisions of the SECURE Act is…

Sarah Bauder
August 12, 2019

general

Are Concerns About The SECURE Act Warranted, And What Does It Mean For IRAs?

In May, the US House of Representatives passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (also referred to as the SECURE Act) with a vote of 417 to 3. Now, it is expected to unanimously be passed in…

Sarah Bauder
July 22, 2019

general, Surveys

New Survey Reveals How Confident Americans Feel They Will Have Enough Money To Retire Comfortably

We conducted a survey asking 1,700 American respondents their confidence level with regards to having enough money to live comfortably during retirement. We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 25 to 65+ from coast…

Sarah Bauder
July 2, 2019

Investing

The Best Cannabis Stocks For Your IRA

It is still early days apropos of legalization, but cannabis is a multi-billion dollar industry. Within the US, 10 states and Washington DC have now legalized cannabis for adults over the age of 21 for recreational use. Moreover, an additional…

Sarah Bauder
May 21, 2019

Gold

Things You Didn’t Know You Could Invest Within Your 401k

Most of us want to retire comfortably, having financial peace of mind. Investing in a 401k plan is essential for the majority of Americans who want to attain a care-free retirement. There are many options for leveraging the power of…

Sarah Bauder
April 24, 2019

Investing, IRA

401k Secrets: 12 Industry Insiders Share Things You Didn’t Know About Your 401k

It is that season again when IRA contributions are on many a mind. With the deadline looming on April 15, 2019, to make IRA contributions for 2018, time is of the essence. That said, there are probably some things you…

Sarah Bauder
April 12, 2019
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Review of 2019 Investment Management Platforms and Robo-Advisor Apps

No matter how successful we become in life, there is always still room for improvement. This applies not only to your investment portfolio and retirement accounts, but also to your monthly budgeting efforts. Fortunately today Robo-Advisors apps are out there…

David Crowder
November 25, 2015
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Converting Your Old Employer’s 401k to a Precious Metals IRA

If, like many Americans, you’ve worked at an employer that offers a 401k at one time or another and you still have a 401k account with your former employer, you may find it worthwhile to look into rolling your 401k…

David Robles
June 20, 2013

IRS Rules When It Comes to Gold IRAs

Unlike a standard IRA, a Gold IRA allows you to hold physical precious metals in your account. However, to do so IRS regulations pertaining to the type of precious metals that can be held must be adhered to. In addition,…

David Robles
June 11, 2013

What Type of Precious Metals Should You Hold in Your IRA

The recent gyrations in the price of gold and other precious metals make it important to consider not only whether to hold precious metals in your IRA but also what type to hold. While a standard IRA will generally allow…

David Robles
June 6, 2013
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The Smart Money Is Buying Gold: Time to Open a Gold IRA?

The latest Commitments of Traders report shows that large commercial firms, sometimes called the “smart money” for their ability to accurately forecast turns in the gold market, have been increasing their long positions –bets that gold will rise. While the…

David Robles
May 30, 2013

Recent Gold Price Drop, an Opportunity for IRA Holders?

Whenever the price of an asset drops, a shrewd investor looks to see what was behind the decline. If the drop represents a reaction to a negative investment outlook for the asset, that is one thing; on the other hand,…

David Robles
May 23, 2013

Investing, IRA

How Precious Metals Can Help You Balance Out Your IRA

When it comes to long term investing in your IRA, diversification is often cited as a valuable way to help avoid the risk of overweighting your IRA funds in any one asset class. As the saying goes, be careful of…

David Robles
May 16, 2013
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Investing, IRA

The Advantages of Holding Physical Gold Over Paper Gold in Your IRA

With the demand for physical gold such as coins and bars having picked up recently in the wake of gold’s recent price decline, it’s worth taking a look at the differing characteristics of physical and paper gold and why the…

David Robles
May 9, 2013

Investing, IRA

Can I Hold Gold and Silver Coins in My IRA?

The short answer to this question is yes, it is possible to hold gold and silver coins in your IRA. However, to do so, it is generally necessary to establish a so-called Gold IRA, one which allows you to purchase…

David Robles
May 8, 2013

Investing, IRA

Precious Metals VS Paper Currency

A major factor behind the popularity of Gold IRAs is that they allow you to purchase assets such as gold and other precious metals that can help protect your purchasing power against the ravages of inflation in a manner that…

David Robles
April 16, 2013
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Investing, IRA

Reasons Americans are Buying Gold and Silver IRAs

Gold and silver have long held a place in the investment portfolios of investors looking for a store of value and a hedge against inflation. In these times of seeming continual financial crisis, many Americans have turned to gold or…

David Robles
April 2, 2013