If you’ve created a family trust you might be wondering if you should also create an IRA trust. In some cases, this can be a very clever move, but in other cases it could be a colossal error. Let me explain. Background The beautiful thing about retirement accounts is that they have some very powerful […]
Archives for February 2012
Goalmine Review – Any Good for Beginner Investors?
If you are a beginner investor it’s really hard to know where to start. I know that because I get emails every week asking just that question. There are many sites that profess to help people just starting out in the investing game and one such site is Goalmine. I’ve done an intensive review of […]
What Is a Donor Advised Fund?
If you are thinking about making charitable contributions this year, you’ll want a good answer to the question “What is a donor advised fund?” That’s because such funds can save you time and possibly a great deal of money. They allow you to take one appreciated asset and get a full tax deduction for its […]
Why High Dividend Stocks Are Risky
These days many investors are looking for high dividend stocks. That’s understandable. But what doesn’t make sense is when people ignore the risks of doing so. What are the risks of high dividend stocks? Some companies can indeed afford to pay high dividends. But if you are an investor, it’s critical that you understand exactly […]
Which Industries Are Hiring Now?
You don’t have to be Albert Einstein to figure out which industries are hiring now. All you have to consider is the demand /supply situation and you’ll know where to start looking. This may not be politically correct to say, but I also think this might be a great thing to consider before you decide […]
How to Write a Business Letter that Gets Results
When you (either as an individual or a business owner) enter into a transaction with another party, sometimes you have to roll up your sleeves and use leverage to get the other party to live up to their promises. If you want to get results from someone you are doing business with, learn how to […]