Cryptocurrencies are an exciting new investment option. Bitcoin, the most well-known Cryptocurrency and the first in existence, has seen massive growth in value in recent years. With so much growth, bitcoin’s value has skyrocketed to over $40,000 and was once worth over $60,000. Highlights Invest Through Your Retirement Account An IRA or 401k is a […]
We know that people are concerned about precious metals investing in their self-directed IRA due to the recent selloff in metals and commodities in general. It’s easy to get concerned when you see corrections all the way to the mid-1500s for gold. But, you have to ask yourself why would gold suddenly just fall out […]
Choosing where to focus your finances may prove difficult with all the available options. There are benefits and drawbacks to every important financial decision. You may choose to build your savings before paying off debt. You may want to eliminate your debt before saving for retirement or save enough cash to start investing. Ultimately, prioritization […]
Millennials have less of a safety net than the generations before them. In fact, retirement will be different for millennials than it is for the baby boomer generation. Student loan debts — coupled with the fact that they lived through a recession and face higher-than-average unemployment and job insecurity rates — mean that retirement is […]
Inflation is something most Americans are thinking and talking about a lot lately. Not only does inflation impact the prices of consumer goods; but the federal government also uses it as a benchmark in determining whether to increase contribution limits to qualified retirement plans or to raise monthly Social Security benefits. On an individual level, […]
There is an obvious major benefit to contributing to a 401K retirement savings plan. A 401K has a higher contribution limit than an IRA offers, and for 2022, 401K contributions are even higher. What’s Changing in 2022 Current 401K contributions for 2021 are maxed out at $19,500 for savers under the age of 50, and […]
Your financial security is our priority, and the relationship you have with ACCUPLAN is significant to us. That’s why we want to make you aware that Congressional Democrats have proposed changes to the laws governing individual retirement accounts (IRAs) as part of their $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. If enacted into law, these changes would have a direct […]
It’s not hard to understand why investors love real estate. It works to hedge against market volatility, diversify an investment portfolio, and provide a tangible asset option outside of paper assets. Real estate as an investment is a great way to generate passive income, but one hurdle for many would-be investors is the money required […]
A self-directed IRA is, simply put, a type of retirement savings account that permits you to invest in nearly any type of asset you want using tax-advantaged strategies to do so. Put simply, an IRA is simply a retirement vehicle. The term self-directed has emerged because so many companies serving as custodians of these accounts […]
There are many reasons why you might want some extra cash in your pocket after retirement. Maybe you want to fill extra time with an activity you enjoy, or you’re looking to pursue a new passion. Perhaps you want to continue to save for retirement while funding your child’s college tuition. No matter why you […]
Saving money isn’t easy. If you’re trying to save money for retirement — and for your child’s college tuition — at the same time, you know just how difficult it can be. Fortunately, with proper financial planning, you should be able to comfortably accomplish both goals. Funding Your Retirement If you’re like many individuals, you […]
Here are tips for minimizing taxes in retirement. The first step to minimizing your taxes in retirement is knowing what is taxable and what is not. You can then take steps to avoid or limit taxes on your investments. Here is how the IRS treats the most common sources of retirement funding. It is impossible […]
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