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Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 1, 20242 min read
A Rising Tide
19.72% Gain for the Standard and Poors 500 index for 2024
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20248 min read
Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. It is not something that applies only to the wealthy and high income earners.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 17, 20245 min read
Actuary View of Structured Settlements
An actuary uses math and statistics to estimate the financial impact of uncertainty and help clients minimize risk.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor?
If you’re not sure which type of advisor suits you, take a look at the highlights. Robo Advisors These online services pick and maintain...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Durable Goods Up 9.9%
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $26.1 billion or 9.9 percent to $289.6 billion Durable Goods Rebound to Green on...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 20, 20243 min read
All time High for Gold
Gold prices have hit a fresh high on hopes of US interest rate cuts from the Fed The spot price of gold rose to a record $2,526.07...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
The Actual Consumer Price Index (CPI) hits the 50th month of All Time Highs! The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed one...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Jackson Hole 2024
The Kansas City Federal Resereve holds its annual meeting starting August 22, 2024 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Japan Triggered Selloff
Despite the similarities this is not a repeat of October 1987 The unwind sparked huge losses in global stock markets and saw Japan’s...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 23, 20249 min read
Akin Investments 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 14, 20241 min read
Akin Investments Fully Operational
"Largest IT Outage In History" Sparks Disruptions Worldwide Akin Investments Fully Operational Akin Investments - Providing Advice and...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Output growth hits 26-month High
US PMI Composite Output Index edged higher from 54.5 in May to 54.6 in June Key findings: Flash US PMI Composite Output Index(1) at 54.6...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 5, 20244 min read
IPA's & Structured Settlements
Sage advice from a Wall Street Pro, Advantages & Challenges of Structured Settlements Providing claimants with a structured payment...
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Stephen H Akin
May 28, 20247 min read
Billionaire George Soros' 6 Top Stock Picks
Now 93 years old, Soros has long given up running Soros Fund Management LLC, US News and World Report Brian O'Connell May 23, 2024...
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Stephen H Akin
May 23, 20245 min read
Memorial Day 2024
Invites you to join in the celebration of our Veterans! Each year we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation....
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Stephen H Akin
May 16, 20241 min read
Dow 40K
The U.S. economy continues it's sustained growth and powers markets to new all time highs. For the First Time in History the Dow Jones...
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 6, 20246 min read
Ides of March
Investment ideas as we move into March 2024 “There is a tide in the affairs of men Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Crypto ETFs
Could Crypto ETFs be allowed if transactions settle in cash? The SEC doesn't want broker-dealers to handle cryptos directly. So bitcoin...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays and all the best to you in the year to come! As we come to the end of the year here are a few savvy financial moves to...
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