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529 Plan
May 29th is nationally recognized as 529b College Savings Day. With a 529 plan set up and funded early on in your child’s life, you can...
Stephen H Akin
May 21, 20245 min read
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Dow 40K
The U.S. economy continues it's sustained growth and powers markets to new all time highs. For the First Time in History the Dow Jones...
Stephen H Akin
May 16, 20241 min read
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Small Business Week
April 28 to May 4 has been proclaimed National Small Business week! I have so many wonderful memories of friends in small business! Below...
Stephen H Akin
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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Consumer Prices Hot
CPI shows inflation continues to run above expectations CPI for all items rose 0.4% in February; gasoline and shelter up In February, the...
Stephen H Akin
Mar 13, 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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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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Santa Claus Rally
Commentators often refer to a Santa Claus Rally when the stock market rises in December. The Santa Claus Rally is just one of many...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 14, 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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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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IRS Increases 401k & IRA limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced increased limits into individual retirement plans. 401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 9, 20233 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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More Money
Regulators plan to require the nation’s large banks to boost capital. This morning The Federal Reserves Vice Chair for Supervision,...
Stephen H Akin
Jul 10, 20235 min read
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FDIC Insurance Reform
The FDIC has released an analysis of options to consider regarding deposit insurance reform. This report describes options for reform of...
Stephen H Akin
May 9, 20238 min read
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Best Investments To make in 2023
Are you winning on wall street? Here are some ideas for the new year! Where to begin? One of the cornerstones to good financial planning...
Stephen H Akin
Feb 8, 20236 min read
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Happy New Year
2023 IRA, 401k Increase Increased amounts of contributions allowed for retirement accounts. Anyone with earned income can open and...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Seller Beware | Caveat Venditor
The Structured Settlement Protection Act | Protects recipients of structured settlement payments from predatory purchasing practices.
Stephen H Akin
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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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.
Stephen H Akin
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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