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Real Estate and IRAs – Tips for Avoiding the Traps

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Are you interested in investing in real estate through an IRA? If you decide to go down this route, here are some traps to avoid—plus several tips that’ll save you from having an uncomfortable discussion with the IRS.

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Commodity Investing – Why I Suggest Avoiding

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A great rule to follow is this: if you don’t understand something, you should not get involved. For many, commodity investing is one such area. Read on to learn why I take this position.

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Quarterly Market Review – Fourth Quarter 2018

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Once per quarter, we roll up our sleeves and take a deeper dive into what’s happened in the stock market. Take a look at the attached presentation if you’d like to view the recap for October – December 2018.

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Why Should You Diversify?

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Recent market volatility has spooked many into asking about “getting out” of the market—right on the heels of many putting ALL their investment dollars in the US market! Both extremes are dangerous and should be avoided. Read on for some critical investment guidance.

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