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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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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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The Flat-Out Truth – Understanding Yield Curves

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We often see the term “yield curve” bantered around by TV’s talking heads and in the financial press. Read on to learn all about what the yield curve is—and to gain perspective on its impact on equity markets.

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