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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
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Structured Settlements and IPA's
As a Registered Investment Advisor, Akin Investment will be happy to meet with the interested parties. We will provide a....review
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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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Stephen H Akin
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Tax Free Shopping Ahead
Every year we look forward to the opportunity to purchase many of the necessary items for returning to school TAX FREE! State sales tax...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 30, 20215 min read
What is a Broker Dealer?
To hedge their risk, market makers must be keenly aware of market conditions and volatility, says Stephen Akin, founder and advisor at Akin
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Meme Stocks on Margin
Stephen Akin Earlier this year I wrote about some of the details & potential hazards associated with margin accounts. Many of these...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 20211 min read
Podcast: The Why I Became a Financial Planner
The Why I Network Podcast with Kojo Thompson Steve began his career in the early 80s and worked with two major wall street firms...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 15, 20212 min read
All Time Highs
Follow up to interview with Kate Stalter of US News & World Report
The financial sector did indeed move broadly higher!
Akin Investments
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 15, 20212 min read
When to Sell
One of the more difficult decisions investors may make is deciding when to sell. Each investor has their own objectives. Some simply buy...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 22, 20201 min read
The Check is in the mail!
Blog post "The Check is in the Mail" In depth look at HR 133 link to complete tex of bill and views from financial expert Stephen H Akin
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Year end review
Senior's don't forget the waiver on your Required Minimum Distributions! Remember, the Coronavirus and CARES Act,
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 29, 20205 min read
To Vote Or Not To Vote, That Is The Proxy Question For The Retirement Plan Fiduciary
Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights “Investors should vote proxies, even if the shareholder only has a small...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 9, 20204 min read
Book Value vs. Market Value: The Key Differences
The market value changes constantly in the marketplace, says Stephen Akin, investment advisor at Akin Investments in Biloxi, Mississippi.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Federal Reserve Beige Book
What is The Beige Book?
The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 22, 20205 min read
What Happens To Your ESG Investment When Money’s Tight For Others?
What Happens To Your ESG Investment When Money’s Tight For Others? from forbes.com
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