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Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

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Why is a 401(k) a bad idea? Why don’t rich people use them? And seriously, are they worthy of being called a scam?

There’s more than a few reasons that 401(k)s are a bad idea, including that you give up control of your money, have extremely limited investment options, can’t access your funds until you’re 59.5 or older, are not paid income distributions on your investments, and don’t benefit from them during the most expensive period of your life (child-rearing years).

Did I also mention that your 401k account value may plummet—it happened in 2008 and could happen again. [Read more…] about Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

4 Pro Tips for Your First Time Buying Stocks

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Did you know that about 55% of Americans own stocks? If you’re not one of them, it could be that you don’t yet understand the process for investing in them.

After all, few people get shown how to invest in the stock market by their parents. Teachers don’t teach this skill this to you in school. So, you’re left to learn about it yourself. [Read more…] about 4 Pro Tips for Your First Time Buying Stocks

A Beginner’s Quick and Easy Guide to Investing in Gold

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Amid the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic – including stock market volatility and fears of a recession – gold is rallying. According to CNBC, gold prices surpassed $1,800 per ounce last year and are only expected to rise.

For many experts, this means that now is a great time to invest in gold. But how should you get started? Below, check out this beginner’s complete and easy guide to investing in gold. [Read more…] about A Beginner’s Quick and Easy Guide to Investing in Gold

What Is Crypto Staking, Anyway?

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With Bitcoin recently passing a market cap of more than $785 million and the total crypto market cap soaring past $3 trillion, it’s clear that many people are interested in crypto investments.

So, what is crypto staking and why is everyone so excited about it?

Crypto staking is a new way to earn money from your cryptocurrency. Also called “proof-of-stake” by some within the community, it’s is the future of earning money from holding cryptocurrencies. [Read more…] about What Is Crypto Staking, Anyway?

How to Invest in Silver (Like a Pro)

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Has the pandemic made you nervous about your long-term investments? Over the past year, the Dow Jones Index reached record highs fueled by low-interest rates and government stimulus money. But, how long will these “sugar highs” last?

Thanks to historically low mortgage rates, the real estate market blossomed into a seller’s market. While real estate and stocks can be strong investments, it’s not unreasonable to want to sink your money into something more stable—like silver.

Interested to learn how to invest in silver, like a pro? Let’s dive in. [Read more…] about How to Invest in Silver (Like a Pro)