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Stephen H Akin
May 2, 20222 min read
Bond Buyer Review
“We've had an unprecedented era of low rates," said Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investments, "Inflation really could get away from them
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 26, 20224 min read
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.
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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 18, 20222 min read
Options
Speculative Trading or Investing Optionality and the time value of money.
Let's begin with the most conservative.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Rising interest rates tops list of muni concerns in 2022
Rising rates
“We've had an unprecedented era of low rates," said Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investment, a registered investment advisor.
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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
Dec 17, 20215 min read
Here’s How To Gift Stock Shares to Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
you’ll need to purchase it in your account before you transfer ... someone else,” adds Stephen Akin, Akin Investments
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 26, 20213 min read
Sea Change
The late actor, writer and sailor Sterling Hayden wrote "Wind is to us, (sailors) is what money is to life onshore".
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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
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
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
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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