Executive Insights

The unfortunate truth is, we are still facing many of the same challenges we faced back in March. While some things may have improved, it’s important that we don’t get locked into complacency. The COVID-19 crisis is ongoing here in the United States, and people are still suffering. The number of new cases of coronavirus…

You’ve likely heard that gold prices are climbing and silver prices are keeping pace with gold. The price of gold has held above the $1,800/oz. mark, and the price of silver rose to its highest level in nearly three years on Monday, July 13, 2020. Does this mean you’re missing out on a potential opportunity…

With some disasters, there are warnings you can observe before the disaster is even apparent. I remember one such warning from when I grew up in the heartland of the country, Nebraska farm country. I remember seeing trouble was coming because of a group of birds. Normally, farmers want birds out of their crops. The…

Contributing to an employer-provided 401(k) retirement plan is often touted as one of the best retirement strategies. However, approximately 55 million Americans don’t have access to such a plan. Are you among those with no 401(k) at work? If so, it’s still possible to take charge of your retirement savings—sometimes with options that offer more…

The IRS has added a twist to the rules for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts—a twist that could benefit you. The IRS announced the change on June 23. “Anyone who already took a required minimum distribution (RMD) in 2020 from certain retirement accounts now has the opportunity to roll those funds back into a…

It’s common to look to the stock market as a source of growth for your wealth. Many people feel right now is a good time to get back in after this year’s earlier shock. Given the circumstances, the market appears to be rather stable—at least for now. However, you might be wondering if now is…

Lack of knowledge is a major reason many Americans don’t open an IRA. Research from the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute found that of those who don’t have an IRA, 46 percent feel they do not understand enough about IRAs to contribute to them. Where do you fall on the IRA-knowledge spectrum? If you’re still in…

The Fourth of July is this weekend, one of the most important holidays and one of my favorites. It’s just in time for it, too. Our country has faced some tremendous challenges this year. On top of everything else, political tensions are at a boiling point. However, at times like this, it’s important to remember…

He debated Mikhail Gorbachev and set five world records in powerboat racing. He’s written several books and raised millions of dollars for charities, including the U.S. Olympic Team, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. He’s Michael Reagan, and he continues to uphold his father’s commitment…

Certain stories come to mind when people talk about inflation. Perhaps the most infamous is the hyperinflation of the German Mark in the 1920s: pictures of Marks being used as wallpaper, being burned as kindling for warmth, and even being played with by children using blocks of Marks piled into stacks. Such images seem far…

A sunny morning doesn’t always guarantee good weather for the day. Where I grew up is considered tornado country, clear blue skies in the AM hours could be interrupted by a couple of small clouds, which were then followed by bigger and darker clouds. Rain would begin to pour, and then suddenly you would find…

Don’t let financial fears turn into financial disappointments. Learn about the financial concerns that might be keeping you and your fellow Americans up at night, along with some tips from industry professionals for overcoming them. Common Financial Fears “To overcome a fear your personal finances, you first need to ask yourself why you’re afraid,” writes…