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There are many different ways to invest through an IRA. While most people invest through stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, self-directed IRAs open up a world of possibilities. If you’re looking to try something different ...

Did you know that 78% of Americans are concerned about not having enough money for retirement? We all think about our future and how it will feel to finally be able to retire and focus ...

Nearly 60% of Americans say they're living paycheck to paycheck, according to a survey from Charles Schwab. When money is tight, you might be mostly focused on paying your bills and keeping your head above water financially ...

Historically, cyber has been viewed as a preventative program – one that mitigates threats to existing technologies and infrastructure. However, as the corporate landscape and world becomes more connected, the importance of cyber has become ...

Congress aims to curtail Stretch IRAs, which pass on decades of tax-free growth to young heirs; ‘the government is breaking its promise to me.’ Joseph Folk feels betrayed. Mr. Folk, a 72-year-old retired middle manager ...

Interested in learning about self-directed IRAs? Check out Strategic Investor Radio's recent show with RITA Executive Director Mary Mohr. In this interview, Mohr gives background on what self-directed individual retirement accounts (SDIRAs) are and how ...

Key points: Only 13% of self-employed people who run a single-person business participate in a workplace retirement plan, according to a study from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Self-employed workers running a one-person shop have a ...

If you're preparing to retire in the next year – congratulations. You've worked hard for decades, and diligently invested and saved your money to help prepare for a comfortable retirement. Finally, the light is at the end ...

Everyone has their idea of the perfect retirement. Whether you’re settling down in your dream home or traveling the world with your spouse or best friend, it will take some serious planning. The last thing ...

The gig economy has become a massive industry. Uber, the oft-cited mover and shaker of the gig economy, is now valued at $62 billion, TechCrunch reported. It’s even rumored to being going public next year. No doubt the company has to ...