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Stephen H Akin
Jul 28, 20229 min read
Estate Planning
Just for fun download Akin Investments free "Procrastinators Guide to Estate Planning" It's a great way to begin a very important and...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 21, 20226 min read
Sales Tax Holidays
We look forward to the opportunity to purchase many of the necessary items for returning to school TAX FREE!
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 15, 20223 min read
Treasury I Bonds @ 9.62%
The initial interest rate on new Series I savings bonds is 9.62 percent. You can buy I bonds at that rate through October 2022....
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 7, 20224 min read
Advisors Turn to Options to Protect Capital and Even Boost Returns
US News and World Report
Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investment has used options for many years,
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Not Since 1970
U.S. equities posted their worst first half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns,
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Stress Test
Akin Investments takes a look at the results. All big U.S. banks pass Fed's annual "stress test" in 2022 June 23, 2022 Federal Reserve Board
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 16, 20224 min read
Fiduciary Standard
Stockbroker and the Registered Investment Advisor.
They differ in two ways, A) their level of responsibility to you and B) how they get paid
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Options Trading
Speculative Trading or Investing Stephen Akin takes a look at option alternatives to stock trades and hedges
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Stephen H Akin
May 19, 20222 min read
Technical Review
A quick look at the business headlines reveals that the recent Bearish sentiment continues. Bloomberg Headlines like "Cisco (CSCO) Stock...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 26, 20224 min read
401k Retirement Plans and "Crypto Currencies"
Akin Investment takes a look at the compliance assistance from the DOL for the use of crypto currencies in 401k retirement plans.
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Extended Hours | Caveat Emptor
Extended hours trading. Availability of pre market and after hours trading can be beneficial in some situations. Before you jump right in...
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 10, 20225 min read
CPI index rose 7.5 percent
CPI index rose 7.5 percent
Largest 12-month increase since the period ending February 1982
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 3, 20222 min read
There's still time
Open an IRA and make your contribution before tax deadline to save on taxes.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 13, 20224 min read
Your Financial Planner
What you should know about working with a financial planner.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Invest in yourself
Instead of investing in someone else's dream invest in your own.
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Insider Selling
In recent weeks stock sales by corporate insiders has picked up. I'm sure that everyone's heard about all of the high profile sellers of...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 11, 202119 min read
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
"Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" Understanding how this will impact our businesses, families and lives is essential.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 19, 20213 min read
Giving the gift of stock
One very interesting way to get students involved in investing is to give them a gift of stock. It makes a great item to put under the tree.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 11, 20215 min read
HENRY, Financial Planning
To better their financial position, HENRYs can employ different strategies, such as reducing debt, increasing contributions to retirement.
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Registered Investment Advisor Vs Stockbroker
There are two main categories of professionals who can help you: the Stockbroker and the Registered Investment Advisor.
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