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Crypto Currency
Regulators are concerned that the Crypto Panic is creating a new type of bank run. Silvergate Capital Corp., a California lender that...
Stephen H Akin
Jan 8, 20234 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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Christmas Cash
Year end strategies that savvy investors and portfolio managers use. Tax Loss Harvesting Charitable Giving Grouping Review Student...
Stephen H Akin
Dec 5, 20225 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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4 Cash Now?
With the explosive cost of living increases there is an increase of interest from holders of Structured Settlements, Annuities and Life...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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ESG
Pressure continues to build for more clarity on ESG rules and compliance...
Stephen Akin takes a look at recent ESG headlines...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 11, 20226 min read
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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...
Stephen H Akin
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Bankers On The Hill
Akin Investments takes a look at the hearings...Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity. Consumer Protection and Notable Enforcement Actions.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20228 min read
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Digital Assets
Stephen Akin reviews the recent market events and rulings from the White House and other regulatory entities on Digital Assets.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 20, 202211 min read
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Must Have Documents
Stephen Akin discusses must have documents... Everyone needs to have at least the very basics covered....
Stephen H Akin
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Jackson Hole
Each year in late August the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 23, 20226 min read
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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...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 9, 20226 min read
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Sales Tax Holidays
We look forward to the opportunity to purchase many of the necessary items for returning to school TAX FREE!
Stephen H Akin
Jul 21, 20226 min read
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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....
Stephen H Akin
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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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,
Stephen H Akin
Jul 7, 20224 min read
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Not Since 1970
U.S. equities posted their worst first half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns,
Stephen H Akin
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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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
Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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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
Stephen H Akin
Jun 16, 20224 min read
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Options Trading
Speculative Trading or Investing Stephen Akin takes a look at option alternatives to stock trades and hedges
Stephen H Akin
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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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.
Stephen H Akin
Apr 26, 20224 min read
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