Recently I received a question from somebody looking into self-directed IRA/401(k) investment for themselves. They said, "I ran this by my financial planner in New York who said to roll over my IRA to put some of its money into my home is illegal." This statement is technically correct. Putting IRA … [Read more...] about Is my home an investment?
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S&P Price-to-Earnings Ratio Says Market is Still 70% Overpriced
If you are choosing to stay in the stock market right now because of any of the following reasons... It is poised to bounce back You don't want to close out losing positions Stocks are cheap right now ...then the simplicity of the following information may shock you. Last week … [Read more...] about S&P Price-to-Earnings Ratio Says Market is Still 70% Overpriced
News Flash: World Decides Not To End
I want to get this news flash out to you, but there's no sense in reinventing the wheel. I think the first half of Bill Bonner's recent blog post sums it up. See it here. … [Read more...] about News Flash: World Decides Not To End
Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJnqiI7GG4] So the housing market tanked. It caused many people to run away from real estate investing, but the real estate opportunities are growing. I'm not talking about the ability to buy properties for cheaply and sell them for more. This video … [Read more...] about Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k
Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?
Our economy is 70% consumerism. That means it is mostly based on individuals buying stuff. So the current setup of our economy holds two basic facts: Individuals buying more stuff than they can afford to buy (based on their income) has a net effect that is good for the economy. When individuals … [Read more...] about Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?
Free Solo 401k!
You did not misread the headline. For more details visit my Solo 401k blog. Make sure you are subscribed to both blogs so that you don't miss out on future contests, promotions, announcements, and events. ;-) … [Read more...] about Free Solo 401k!
Why Mutual Funds Aren't Diversified
This video examines diversification... What is it? Why didn't it work to reduce my portfolio risk? Is there something I can do to make diversification actually work? If so, what? Diversification is extremely fundamental to the modern porftolio theory that so many financial planners talk about. … [Read more...] about Why Mutual Funds Aren't Diversified
How to profit from real estate investments in a soft and declining real estate market – Part 2
This is the Part 2 of series of posts on this topic. In order for this to make sense, please go back and read Part 1 first. Real Investors have the following in common: Buying single assets. What is happening to an entire market is less important than what is happening to the actual assets that … [Read more...] about How to profit from real estate investments in a soft and declining real estate market – Part 2