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Inflation Pressures Rise
The San Francisco Fed research suggests the job market continues to be a source of inflation. October was 2.8% stripping out food & energy.
Stephen H Akin
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Animal Spirits
"Animal Spirits" a term coined by the British economist, John Maynard Keynes in 1936.
The five animal spirits are psychological and...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Veterans Day
"Thank You For Your Service" Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day ) is a federal holiday in the United States observed...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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2025 Retirement Plan Limits Increased
Here’s how much you can contribute to retirement accounts in 2025.
Stephen H Akin
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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NASDAQ and Gold Hit New Highs
Spot gold rose 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,789.73 NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to 18,712, a new record closing high Tuesday
Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Savvy Moves to Consider Before Year End
As the year comes to a close, here are a few strategies that will help you set yourself up for investment success in 2025 and beyond. The...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 21, 20246 min read
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Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024
Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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A Rising Tide
19.72% Gain for the Standard and Poors 500 index for 2024
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Stephen H Akin
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. It is not something that applies only to the wealthy and high income earners.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20248 min read
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Actuary View of Structured Settlements
An actuary uses math and statistics to estimate the financial impact of uncertainty and help clients minimize risk.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Uranium Renaissance
Investors are once again focusing on Uranium. Causing talk of a Uranium Renaissance. Technology to Drive Growth As interest in AI...
Stephen H Akin
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Durable Goods Up 9.9%
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $26.1 billion or 9.9 percent to $289.6 billion Durable Goods Rebound to Green on...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powells Jackson Hole Speech
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powells Jackson Hole Speech Dow Jones futures and other major stock indexes traded higher Friday as Wall...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
The Actual Consumer Price Index (CPI) hits the 50th month of All Time Highs! The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed one...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Jackson Hole 2024
The Kansas City Federal Resereve holds its annual meeting starting August 22, 2024 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Top Dollar for Structured Settlements
Selling a Structured Settlement or annuity? Independent Professinal Advice will help you get more. As a Registered Investment Advisor,...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Japan Triggered Selloff
Despite the similarities this is not a repeat of October 1987 The unwind sparked huge losses in global stock markets and saw Japan’s...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Be the Architect of Your Future
Develop better spending habits, increase savings and diversify investments.
Stephen H Akin
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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IRA or Roth IRA?
One of the most common questions that I receive is “Should I convert my IRA to a Roth IRA?” The thing to understand and consider is the...
Stephen H Akin
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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S&P 500 clinches double-digit gain in first half of 2024 after rallying three straight quarters
The index has climbed 14.5% so far this year. S&P 500 clinches double-digit gain in first half of 2024 after rallying three straight...
Stephen H Akin
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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