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How To Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)
- August 29, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: 401K, Gold, Investment, Retirement
No CommentsThe 401(k) retirement plan used to be a fairly standard benefit offered to employees at mid- to large-sized companies throughout the 1980s,’90s, and early 2000s. The plans served not only as a savings vehicle for retirement but also—thanks to matching employer contributions—as a means of attracting new talent and as an incentive for existing employees
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This Week in Gold: Indian Demand, Gold Reserves, Rocky, Baby Boomers
- August 29, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold, Government, News, Retirement, This Week in Gold
This week in gold, American Bullion covered these four stories: Despite Gold Lows, Indian Demand High Ahead of Religious Festival Central Banks Increasing Gold Holdings CNBC Article: Gold is “kind of like the Rocky Balboa right now” USA Today: Baby Boomer Retirees Face Big Money, Big Decisions The themes of this week’s stories were gold’s cultural importance, resilience
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USA Today: Baby Boomer Retirees Face Big Money, Big Decisions
- August 28, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold, News, Retirement
The United States currently has 75 million Baby Boomers retiring at a rate of once every nine seconds through 2029, according to John Piershale, a wealth adviser at Piershale Financial Group. They have an average of $147,000 in their 401(k)s, according to Fidelity Investments. Approximately $324 billion was moved from 401(k)s into Individual Retirement Accounts in 2013, and that dollar amount
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This Week in Gold: Ron Paul, India, Retirement, More Geopolitical Woes
- August 8, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold, Government, News, Retirement, This Week in Gold
This week in gold, Ron Paul explained to CNBC why he still believes in gold, India continued its deep culturally-embedded love affair with the yellow metal, high levels of geopolitical and economic woes shook markets, and a study gave insight into how much is enough to retire happy. Looking back at the week, we are reminded
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Is There a “Magic Number” for Retiring Happy?
- August 7, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Featured, Learn, News, Retirement
Most people know the importance of preparing and saving for retirement, but how much is enough? Or perhaps more importantly, how much is enough to retire happy? The answer may be different for each individual depending his or her circumstances, needs, and desires, but a survey conducted by financial planner Wes Moss offers some valuable insight. Moss
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Americans Saving for Retirement at Record High Levels
- July 24, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News, Retirement
Data released by Fidelity Investments on Wednesday showed a surprising new fact: investors holding an individual retirement account at Fidelity contributed an average of $4,150 in 2013, a record high level up 5.7% from 2012. The average account balance among the 7 million IRAs held at Fidelity also rose by 10%. Perhaps most surprisingly, contributions
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SEP IRA vs. 401(k)
- May 7, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Featured, Gold, Learn, Retirement
Out of the available types of retirement accounts, two get asked about frequently by customers: SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRAs and 401(k)s. A SEP IRA is considered an alternative to the 401(k) plan. Below we outline the differences between the two and how to convert/roll over each into a gold retirement account. What is a
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9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan
- April 22, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Featured, Learn, Retirement
Not only is a retirement account a great way to save for your future, but also a way to take advantage of tax breaks and investment returns which can save you even more. To do this, you must be vigilant and diligent by making higher contributions and investments with the most minimal taxes, fees, and
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New IRA Rollover Rules – How Will They Affect You?
- April 9, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Government, Learn, News, Retirement
As those interested in a Gold IRA should know, a “rollover” is when money is withdrawn from a retirement plan such as a 401(k) and contributed to an IRA within 60 days – a 100% tax-free transaction. But are there limits on this? The United States Tax Court recently ruled that taxpayers may only do one
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5 Steps to Transfer Your IRA to Gold
- February 15, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold, Learn, Retirement
Did you know that you can own gold or silver in your IRA? Many people aren’t aware that they can hold physical precious metals in their individual retirement accounts. However, not all custodians are authorized to hold precious metals in their IRAs. Only Self-Directed IRAs are allowed to hold physical gold and silver. In order
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