How to Protect your Retirement Account

Saturday, February 11, 2017 16:19

A retirement account is probably the most important savings account that most people will have in their lives.  A good retirement account will allow you to stop working when you want and live comfortably, without depending on social security or the government to provide for your well being.  A great Read More…

What Kind of Investments Should You Make in your IRA

Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:11

Choosing investments for your retirement account such as a 401k or IRA can be a very stressful job for many people.  People want to trust a financial advisor, but they don’t know if they are really looking out for their best interests.  Your retirement plan at work may limit your Read More…

Don’t Invest In an Annuity-Choose Gold Instead

Thursday, September 01, 2016 3:13

When you meet with a financial advisor they may recommend a variety of strategies to fund your retirement.  Most recommend a balanced mix of stocks and bonds (this is not a bad plan), some recommend using whole life insurance, and other may recommend an annuity.  The problem is that in Read More…

How Much Money Should You Put In Your 401K

Saturday, August 27, 2016 7:56

How much to save to a retirement account is a question that plagues many people.  Balancing the short term desire to take home the most cash you can with the long term need for savings and financial security is a classic human conundrum similar to eating a big tasty meal Read More…

Interest Rates Will Go Up So Buy Gold Now

Saturday, August 27, 2016 4:51

Interest rates are primed to rise.  According to the number 2 at the Federal Reserve, Fed Vice-Chairman Stanley Fischer, they may even rise twice this year alone! Even if they don’t rise twice, the market is clearly pricing in at least one rise this year.  The real question is, will Read More…

How to Allocate a 401K or IRA

Friday, August 05, 2016 20:08

Companies all over the United States and the world offer retirement plans for their employees.  Many people take part in contributing to these retirement plans, but many also do not.  For those who don’t contribute, this is a big missed opportunity.  If employers offer a matching contribution, employees who don’t Read More…