Stephen H Akin
2023 IRA, 401k Increase
Increased amounts of contributions allowed for retirement accounts. Anyone with earned income can open and contribute to an IRA,...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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Free charts, tools....Chart your favorite assets including stocks, cryptocurrencies, and forex from anywhere ...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Retirement Plan On Course?
This upcoming three day weekend U.S. federal holiday commemorates the date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. In...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Red Hot CPI
Consumer Price Index Summary In retrospect, pretty much everyone was wrong, with headline CPI coming in at a "shocking", red hot 8.3%...a...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Must Have Documents
Stephen Akin discusses must have documents... Everyone needs to have at least the very basics covered....
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 16, 20224 min read
The Inflation Reduction Act
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Americans by the numbers: HEALTH CARE Cutting Prescription Drug Cost Today, Americans pay...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 4, 20224 min read
Yield Inversion
An inverted yield curve is a favorite recession indicator of the Federal Reserve Board. When inverted it suggests that the near-term is...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 28, 20229 min read
Estate Planning
Just for fun download Akin Investments free "Procrastinators Guide to Estate Planning" It's a great way to begin a very important and...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 7, 20224 min read
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,
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 16, 20224 min read
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
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Options Trading
Speculative Trading or Investing Stephen Akin takes a look at option alternatives to stock trades and hedges
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 20223 min read
The Eagle Soars
The mint sold 147,000 ounces of American Gold Eagles in varying denominations totaling 200,500 coins. That was a 67% increase from March....
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Extended Hours | Caveat Emptor
Extended hours trading. Availability of pre market and after hours trading can be beneficial in some situations. Before you jump right in...
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Force Majeure
Akin discusses "force majeure" describes those uncontrollable events (such as war, labor stoppages, or extreme weather) that are not
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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
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
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
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!
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Game? Stopped?
Congressional hearings on Robinhood and Reddit make this an excellent time to bring this issue to light.
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