What To Do When You Have a Bad 401(k) Plan
More than a few employers have a bad 401(k) plan. Even if the company is generally a good place to work, it’s a fact of life that the retirement plan isn’t always a top priority for management. Some employers actually have excellent 401(k) plans, but it’s probably closer to the truth that the majority have nothing better than a “me too plan” that exists primarily for the purpose of being...
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Meet The Government Sponsored Retirement Account-MyRA
The Following is a guest post from Richard Dedor. Richard is a national motivational speaker, personal coach and author, writing is just one way Richard devotes his time to changing the world. Richard’s work has appeared in Sports ‘n Spokes magazine, RSI Magazine, The Liberty Press, and multiple online publications dedicated to personal development and motivation. He has also been a contributor...
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Why You Need A Self-Directed IRA | An Artist’s Rendering
Disclaimer: This is a fictitious depiction of actual events, it is strictly the opinion of Critical Financial and is meant to educate on the subject of Self-directed IRA’s.
There is currently $5.7 Trillion held in IRA accounts in the U.S. That is nearly 1/3 of the national deficit held in money markets, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and all covered under the tax shelter of Roth and Traditional...
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The Skinny On Self Directed IRA’s
Never heard of a self-directed IRA, you’re in good company. After all, only 2% of the U.S. population has taken the time to open their own Self-directed IRA. Shhhhhh, the big boys on Wall street don’t want you to know you can invest in things other than those assets peddled in lower Manhattan. That’s right, rarely, if ever has there been an advertisement from custodians trying...
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Self-Directed IRA Update, What Are The Heifers Up To?
As many of you know, I made the decision to move all my retirement savings to a self-directed IRA, and it’s going great. I have completely eradicated myself from the Wall Street Casino, by selling all my positions and putting the proceeds into Cash! With this cash I have invested in things I can see, touch, and control which to me, are more important selling points than any “potential”...
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May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day Swag
It began as the punniest holiday ever but quickly grew into an earnest (if somewhat random) celebration of the long-running (and still... more →
Avoiding Mortgage Scams: Don’t Fall for Unreasonable Promises
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s sound advice for almost all aspects of life, including the search for... more →
How To Get a Month of Free Food: 9 Meal Kit Companies Offering Discounts to New Customers
Play your cards right and you might be able to line up a month’s worth of free meals if you were to try out all nine of the meal... more →
96 Awesome Ways to Generate Extra Cashflow
Who doesn’t want more money nowadays? We’ve got you covered on that front. Here comes a long list of different ideas on... more →
Valentine’s Day Crafts Are Romantic Rescue from Crazy Inflation
Fall for the hype this week and you’re out an average of $143.56 for Valentine’s Day. Crafts and other do-it-yourself tactics... more →Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin — FREE Ebook!
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Why You Need To Get a Flu Vaccine Right Now
Flu vaccines aren’t just for the elderly anymore. Here are 25 reasons you should go get vaccinated. more →
Acquire the Trait All Financially Successful People Have
Financially successful people tend to all have a lot of self-discipline. Improving your discipline in one area of your life often spills... more →What’s the Best Free Recipe App?
The Apple Store and Google Play together offer more digital cookbooks than you probably have room for on your mobile device. So which... more →
What Will the New Tax Law Do to the Housing Market?
The new tax law will have a profound impact on the housing market, although in ways that go beyond the deductibility of mortgage interest... more →4 in 5 Households Will Get a Tax Cut in 2018
Four out of five U.S. households will get a tax cut as a result of the legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law today. more →
When Will Bitcoin Reach $100,000?
Bitcoin has accelerated its pace of appreciation in recent months, and if the current levels between $15,000 and $19,000 make you itch... more →
The Dow Jones Crossed the 24,000 Threshold. Now What?
Stocks appear to be increasing in volatility, yet the markets closed on Monday, December 4 with the Dow Jones Industrial Average is... more →
Should You Get a Peer-to-Peer Mortgage?
If you can’t get approved for a home loan from a bank, you might want to look into applying for a peer-to-peer mortgage. more →
4 Things To Know Before You Donate an Investment
While donations of any kind are appreciated, gifting investments benefits both the giver and the receiver. Here are four key things... more →
What’s the Relationship Between the Stock Market and Federal Debt?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if gains in the stock market could actually reduce U.S. government indebtedness? If that were true,... more →