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Investing in Alternatives
Tweet Share on Facebook May 25, 2012 CommentAlternative investments are becoming more common among retail investors.
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Rollover Options You Can't Afford To Miss
Tweet Share on Facebook May 24, 2012 Comment (1)Have you retired, lost your job, or changed to a new job? If so, what have you done with your retirement plan? Most people think there are only two choices with their retirement savings, but in reality, smart investors learn that there are actually six choices after a job change. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you evaluate ALL of your rollover options:
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Some Lessons From the Facebook IPO
Tweet Share on Facebook May 23, 2012 Comment (1)I have no idea whether Facebook stock will ultimately pan out to be a solid investment. In the short term, the stock is in the red following its IPO debut. A few thoughts:
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401(k) Investing: Getting Personal
Tweet Share on Facebook May 22, 2012 CommentThis is a good chance for me to remind you that the markets are not out to get you or your 401(k) investments. If I tried to tell you that during times of extreme economic turmoil, you might not believe me.
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How Much Should You Save for a Comfortable Retirement?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 18, 2012 Comment (3)Your mindset is very important with respect to saving for practically anything, but it’s especially important for retirement, because saving for a successful retirement is a “liability.”
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Investing Like a Poker Player
Tweet Share on Facebook May 17, 2012 Comment (2)On a recent business trip to Pittsburgh, PA, I had the pleasure of hanging out with one of the best advisers in the country, Michael Reese from Michigan. But it wasn’t his financial prowess that impressed me; it was his mastery of poker. That’s right, poker. So, it got me thinking: Can investors do better if they start to think like poker players? I say yes.
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Why Are Younger Workers Attracted to Guaranteed Income?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 16, 2012 Comment (2)According to a survey by The Hartford, the younger the worker, the greater the attraction to having the ability to take at least a portion of a retirement account as guaranteed income. A high percentage of workers in all age ranges found this appealing, but the greatest appeal was among workers under the age of 30, with 95 percent of these workers responding affirmatively to the survey.
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Guarding Against Inflation
Tweet Share on Facebook May 15, 2012 Comment (1)Your 401(k) investments have an enemy. Something is trying to eat away at your long-term savings, even as you see investing gains and push yourself to save and invest more.
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The Fiscal Cliff: Can It Be An Opportunity?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 14, 2012 Comment (1)If you have not yet heard about the “Fiscal Cliff” in the press, you must have been taking a wonderful vacation on a secluded island. I envy you.
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3 Ways To Own Real Estate In Your IRA
Tweet Share on Facebook May 11, 2012 Comment (10)Are you tired of treading water in the stock market? Looking to “opt out” of market volatility as much as possible? Many smart investors are looking for insulation by upping their allocation to asset classes that have little or no correlation to the equity market.
