If your income limits are too high this year to make a Roth IRA contribution, there is a simple way to solve this problem. First make a non-deductible IRA contribution. Within a few days of making that contribution, convert your … Continue reading
One of the great benefits of technology is being able to interact virtually with experts. I’ve been taking “virtual” private lessons on the penny whistle (or Irish whistle, if you prefer) from Blayne Chastain in Greeley, CO. I’m in northeast … Continue reading
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We’ve all seen the ads on TV and in print for the “best” mutual funds to buy now, the “top 10 must own” investments for the year, etc. The authors of the articles associated with these ads present their oh-so-compelling … Continue reading
Probably the biggest risk a retirement portfolio faces is the risk of loss. The corollary risk is the risk of missed opportunity (such as a big gain), but I think I can show you the risk of loss is far … Continue reading
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Last week, there was a lottery drawing for a Mega Millions jackpot worth $656 million. Some estimates indicate over 100 million Americans lined up to buy tickets. And now the results are out: we know that there were a grand … Continue reading
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The cartoon above depicts what some describe as the “greed/fear” cycle of investing. As investors, we tend to finally jump into the market when it finally reaches a high point. You hear statements like “I don’t want to miss out … Continue reading
