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Stephen H Akin
Jan 5, 20234 min read
Investing
As we enter 2023, a new year. It's time for a complete financial evaluation. Now is the time for understanding counter party risk. Market...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 31, 20221 min read
New Year, Fresh Start
Start the year off right with a complimentary financial review Now is the time to make good on your New Year’s resolutions. Free...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Ahead of the Markets
As we come to the end of 2022 we wanted to call your attention to our best financial call of the year.
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Christmas Cash
Year end strategies that savvy investors and portfolio managers use. Tax Loss Harvesting Charitable Giving Grouping Review Student...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 10, 20224 min read
2023 IRA, 401k Increase
Increased amounts of contributions allowed for retirement accounts. Anyone with earned income can open and contribute to an IRA,...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Crypto Redemption
Action in the Digital Currency Markets is Reminiscent of an old style Bank Run! The headlines have been hot and heavy to confirm that...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 31, 20222 min read
The Jones Act
Welcome to my Wheelhouse! THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1920. As a former Merchant Marine Master I felt compelled to write this blog post.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 19, 20223 min read
4 Cash Now?
With the explosive cost of living increases there is an increase of interest from holders of Structured Settlements, Annuities and Life...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 11, 20226 min read
ESG
Pressure continues to build for more clarity on ESG rules and compliance...
Stephen Akin takes a look at recent ESG headlines...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Retirement Plan On Course?
This upcoming three day weekend U.S. federal holiday commemorates the date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. In...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Volatility
Observations in a volatile world Gold falls to 2 1/2-year low as dollar extends rise. Gold tumbled to a 2½ year low on Monday as the...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20228 min read
Bankers On The Hill
Akin Investments takes a look at the hearings...Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity. Consumer Protection and Notable Enforcement Actions.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 20, 202211 min read
Digital Assets
Stephen Akin reviews the recent market events and rulings from the White House and other regulatory entities on Digital Assets.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Red Hot CPI
Consumer Price Index Summary In retrospect, pretty much everyone was wrong, with headline CPI coming in at a "shocking", red hot 8.3%...a...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Must Have Documents
Stephen Akin discusses must have documents... Everyone needs to have at least the very basics covered....
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 23, 20226 min read
Jackson Hole
Each year in late August the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 17, 20225 min read
How to Trade Currencies, Avoid Forex Trading Scams
Forex Trading is rising in popularity amid inflation and geopolitical strife. Stephen Akin,
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 16, 20224 min read
The Inflation Reduction Act
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Americans by the numbers: HEALTH CARE Cutting Prescription Drug Cost Today, Americans pay...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 9, 20226 min read
CHIPS and Science Act
Today, President Biden will sign into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which will build on this progress, making...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 4, 20224 min read
Yield Inversion
An inverted yield curve is a favorite recession indicator of the Federal Reserve Board. When inverted it suggests that the near-term is...
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