According to one of the UK’s leading economic think tanks, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), Greece faces a permanent recession if it receives no debt relief whatsoever. The NIESR estimate that only a 55% reduction (equivalent to 195 billion euros or $212 billion) in the total(…)
With Congress set to vote on an emergency funding bill for Veterans Affairs to plug a $2.6 billion shortfall, the system continues to let down veterans who are having to wait, on average, 115 days just for an appointment. President Obama said back in July that the VA budget historically(…)
U.S. Department of Labor Unveils New IRA Transfer Rule
Proposed rules on IRA advisors and research uncovers a dark side to retirement advice The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a new rule for brokers...
The 4 Most Shocking Retirement Scams to Avoid in 2016
Avoiding retirement fraud means understanding your options in retirement accounts and what to look for in scams It’s no surprise that retirement fraud...
How to Convert IRA to Physical Gold
Guest blog post Withdrawing your IRA before you reach age 59-1/2 requires you to pay a 10% penalty. Luckily, there are penalty-free ways to move money...
The Definitive Guide to Keogh Plans
Keogh Plans are not as popular as they once were but can still offer a powerful tax savings for a select few. Back in 1962, retirement savings options...
New IRA Transfer Rules for 2015
The IRS will adopt a new policy regarding the maximum number of tax-free IRA rollovers that may be completed in each 365-day period as of January 1, 2...
