We have seen some unbelievable things over the past few years... especially the past few months. The only thing certain is that there is a lot of uncertainty ahead. If you haven't already done so, right now I strongly suggest you watch the 30 minute condensed version of the film I.O.U.S.A. This film … [Read more...] about Why to self-trustee your Solo 401k plan: An argument for direct possession of your assets
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Bail yourself out with an Unlimited® 401k
With trillions of dollars going to bailing out failing corporations, who's going to save you? Take a look around... you'll probably have to save yourself. Rollover your IRA or 401k funds into an unrestricted account to open a world of possibilities without triggering any taxes. Here are some … [Read more...] about Bail yourself out with an Unlimited® 401k
Asset-based thinking in the real economy
I'm reposting some of my thoughts from a blog comment discussion from last week. I agree with the perspective that our currency should go back to being pegged to gold. This would force individuals, corporations, and governments to play by the same rules of economics. The side effect is that we … [Read more...] about Asset-based thinking in the real economy
Does the weak dollar make foreign real estate a bad investment?
In a recent meeting with a couple of real estate investors, I was posed with the question: Doesn't the weak dollar eat into the profit of foreign real estate investing? Not at all; in fact, quite the contrary. A weak dollar makes spending dollars in foreign countries disadvantageous. I ran into this … [Read more...] about Does the weak dollar make foreign real estate a bad investment?
The next big party
A recent Onion News article has hit dead on what is wanted right now by the masses of the American public. As ridiculous as this article sounds, this type of mentality is exactly what's been behind many "investment decisions" of the average American in recent past. Read the article here, and then … [Read more...] about The next big party