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Central Banks Continue to Buy Gold. Should You?

Central Banks Continue to Buy Gold. Should You?

I’ve written before about how important I think it is to keep an eye on financial news. This is not necessarily because every headline deserves immediate action, but because staying generally informed is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to achieve peace of mind when making decisions regarding your financial portfolio. For example,...

Can You Contribute to an IRA After Retirement?

Can You Contribute to an IRA After Retirement?

Retirees who want to continue growing their retirement fund can contribute to an IRA after retirement as long as they receive taxable compensation or “earned income” during the year. As of 2020, the IRS does not have an age limit on making contributions to Traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs. Making IRA Contributions After Retirement There...

How Much Gold & Silver Should You Consider Owning?

How Much Gold & Silver Should You Consider Owning?

Some analysts recommend allocating 5–10% of your portfolio toward gold and silver. Others suggest allocating up to 25%. So you may be wondering, “How much gold and silver should I own?” It depends on your situation and needs. The allocation will differ for every individual. To help you decide how much gold and silver you may want to...

Gold IRA vs. Physical Gold: What’s the Difference?

Gold IRA vs. Physical Gold: What’s the Difference?

What You Should Know About Gold IRAs vs. Physical Gold People often want to compare gold IRAs and physical gold. When weighing your gold ownership options, its important to keep in mind that the former contains the latter. When you open a gold IRA, you use physical gold as an asset in your retirement portfolio. There are, however,...

Americans Are Once Again Turning to Gold. Here’s Why.

Americans Are Once Again Turning to Gold. Here’s Why.

Some things never go out of style—and that includes gold. So when times get tough or the future seems uncertain, Americans often rediscover their love of the precious metal. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, news came out that inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) once again came in hotter than expected. According to Kitco...

What Is a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)?

What Is a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)?

Are you thinking about opening a self-directed IRA (SDIRA)? Find out how you can use alternative assets to save for retirement and how to choose the best self-directed IRA for your financial goals. What Is a Self-Directed IRA Account? A self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA) is a financial account that allows you to save...

How to Build a Financial Legacy That Lasts

How to Build a Financial Legacy That Lasts

When we love someone or something, we go out of our way to protect it. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how best to provide protection when it comes to the uncertainty of the future. What might happen 10, 20, or 30 years from now? What can we do today to help ensure that our loved ones are protected long after we’re gone? This is the...

Top 5 Benefits of a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA

Top 5 Benefits of a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA

In addition to having an adequate amount of insurance coverage (home, health, auto, life, etc.) and a hearty emergency fund, being financially prepared for retirement may be one of the most important things you can do to protect your savings. Some people, especially those who may be averse to stock market volatility, prefer to prepare...