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January Surprise
Labor Market stays Hot as January Jobs add 353,000 January job gains far outstripped expectations for an increase of 185,000, the latest...
Stephen H Akin
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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Annuity Fair Value?
Are you considering the sale of an annuity or structured settlement? As a Registered Investment Advisor, Akin Investment is here to help....
Stephen H Akin
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Bitcoin 11
The SEC gave the green light to multiple financial firms to offer spot bitcoin ETFs. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday...
Stephen H Akin
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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AI's 2024 Best Investments
Akin Investment looks ahead for the best investments of 2024 As you’re deciding what to invest in, you’ll want to consider a number of...
Stephen H Akin
Jan 4, 202411 min read
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Happy New Year
Start the year off right with a free financial review Akin Investments now in Charleston, South Carolina! COME SEE OUR NEW CHARLESTON...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 30, 20234 min read
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Crypto ETFs
Could Crypto ETFs be allowed if transactions settle in cash? The SEC doesn't want broker-dealers to handle cryptos directly. So bitcoin...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays and all the best to you in the year to come! As we come to the end of the year here are a few savvy financial moves to...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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All Time High
We've written about the underlying strength of gold. It's now confirmed by fresh all time highs! Gold reached its previous record high of...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Beige Book shows slowing
The final Beige Book report of 2023 has been released by the FRB of Atlanta. This report was prepared by the Federal Resereve Bank of...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 29, 20234 min read
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Moody's Downgrade
"This is a decision I disagree with" Statement from Treasury Secretary Yellen Front Running this weeks meeting between President Biden...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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U.S. Economy in Global Context
U.S. Outpaces on Economic Growth, Labor Market Strength, and Inflation Reduction The U.S. Department of the Treasury released an analysis...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Liquidity and Financial Stability
Fed ACH operator "Electronic Processing Network" experienced delays in deposit posting From the Federal Reserve: “On November 3, 2023, a...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 202311 min read
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Akin Investments
Your Expert Partner in a Complex World Akin Investments - Solutions for a Complex World In today's complex financial landscape, it's...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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Net Worth Surges
The 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) is the most recent survey conducted. Today the Federal Reserve released both the 2022 Survey...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Luxembourg
Treasury Secretary Yellen Speaks at Euro group Finance Ministers Meeting in Luxembourg. October 16, 2023 As Prepared for Delivery Hello...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 16, 20236 min read
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Structured Settlement Protection Act
South Carolina amends the Structured Settlement Protection Act to protect Injury Victims On May 16, 2023 South Carolina Governor Henry...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20235 min read
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Sixteen Tons
Saint Peter don't you call 'cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store. The song has a great description of debt bondage.
Stephen H Akin
Oct 4, 20237 min read
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T1 = Next Day Settlement Cash
Shortening the Securities Transaction Settlement Cycle! Final rules will shorten the process for settling securities transactions from...
Stephen H Akin
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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78th UNGA
Akin Investments review of the UN General Assembly. UN Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Charitable Giving and Treasury Secretary Yellen
Stephen H Akin
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Expanding Retirement Savings
Expanding Retirement Savings
Akin Investments looks at the Secure Act 2.0 Enhancements to Americans' retirement security. Expanding Coverage
Stephen H Akin
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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