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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 19, 20214 min read
Game? Stopped? Revisited
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released it's report on the trading around Game Stop. This post is in followup to the original...
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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
Oct 8, 20214 min read
Year end Charitable Giving
Expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Preparing for Liftoff
The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting it
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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
May 20, 20213 min read
Crypto Creep!
By stephen H Akin This week both the Treasury and Federal Reserve have come out with statements on the world of Bitcoin and, other crypto...
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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
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Federal Reserve stays on hold
Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 4, 202113 min read
9 best investments in 2021
James Royal offers Reasons to invest and what to consider The best investment options How to invest your coronavirus relief stimulus check
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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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Stephen H Akin
Jan 18, 20216 min read
Financial Advisors: Understand COVID-19 Relief Bill
Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investments in Biloxi, Mississippi, wishes the stimulus had passed befor
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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
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Eye of the Storm
Those of you have read and followed this blog for years know that I've been writing and speaking about for a very long, long time... The...
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