Roth IRA currently allows for tax free withdrawals at retirement, with no required minimum distribution. Will the accounts always stay tax free?
Lending Club Update: Returns Increasing Above 10% As Higher Risk Loans Stay Current
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding higher risk loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income.
TradeKing Review: Discount Online Brokerage
Over the past few years TradeKing has become one of the most awarded discount online brokerages because of their great customer service and low fees. Details here.
The Dangers Of Investing For A Christian Part 2: Trusting In Wealth Instead Of God
There are several things that Christians must be careful of when we choosing to invest, among them is trusting in our wealth instead of God.
The Dangers Of Investing For A Christian Part 1: Profiting From Sin
There are several things that Christians must be careful of when we choosing to invest, among them profiting from sin and trusting in our wealth instead of God.
Should Christians Invest In Stocks?
As Christians, we are called to be good stewards over the money and wealth with which God has provided to us. Should we consider investing in stocks?
Looking For Another Tax Deduction? Open An IRA
Last year, I was in danger of moving up a tax bracket. We were pretty close to the line between the two, and the accountant recommended that we open an IRA in order to, perhaps, drop us down a tax bracket. We already had a Roth IRA, but the contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t […]
Roth IRA Conversion Rules 2011
The Roth IRA conversion is still in effect. If you have been by my blog, you have probably seen that I have written numerous articles talking about the Roth IRA conversion. For 2010 there was a lot of hoopla about it, so I wanted to make sure that my readers and my clients had a […]
Should You Pay Off Debt Or Save For Retirement?
If you are in debt and behind in your retirement savings, where do you stick your cash? Do you hold off on contributing to retirement accounts until you are completely debt free?
4 Big Money Mistakes To Fight This Year
Here are four problem areas that have the potential to blow up a financial plan.
Lending Club Update: Returns Slowly Increasing As Higher Risk Loans Added
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income – and higher probability of paying off their loans. Details of what I’m doing here.
Give The Gift Of Stock This Christmas: Help Someone Build A Solid Financial Foundation
A few weeks ago I published my post called “75 Frugal Gifts You Can Give For Christmas“.  The post was an extensive list of frugal gift ideas, gifts that people could buy or make for their loved ones, but not break the bank. One of my favorite gift ideas from the list was one that […]
ShareBuilder By Capital One Review: Discount Online Brokerage
I‘ve been looking into the many options available to me lately when it come to discount online brokerages. It seems like just about everyone has a service that they like best, and that they prefer using. The first one I had heard recommended was OptionsHouse, which I reviewed last time. It had a good mix […]
2011 Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits And Phase Outs
At the end of October the IRS released their 2011 IRA contribution limits. If you have a Roth IRA (and you should), you’ll want to keep a close eye on the amount you’re allowed to contribute each year, because from time to time the amount does go up. When it does, you want to make […]
