investing

How to break America’s 401(k) addiction

[Contributed by reformedinvestor] This is my favorite excerpt taken from the interview between Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes and Brooks Hamilton, who Kroft interviewed in his expose on 401(k)s.  Hamilton is an expert in designing retirement plans for large corporations. “The fact is that the … [Read more...] about How to break America’s 401(k) addiction

Young investors can afford to play it safe when it comes to investing

[Post contributed by reformedinvestor] I recently learned that I may have been given bad investment advice.  I’m 32 now but I started working with a financial advisor when I was 26 years old.  At the time the stock market was the way to go.  If you weren’t invested in the stock market you were … [Read more...] about Young investors can afford to play it safe when it comes to investing

New Blog Contributor: The Reformed Investor

As an employee of Nabers Group since the beginning of 2009 I am constantly opening my eyes to the realities and possibilities of investing.  As I learn more and more, I'd like to share my experiences, perspectives, advice and interests with you on this blog. Any entry posted by the … [Read more...] about New Blog Contributor: The Reformed Investor

Is my home an investment?

Recently I received a question from somebody looking into self-directed IRA/401(k) investment for themselves. They said, "I ran this by my financial planner in New York who said to roll over my IRA to put some of its money into my home is illegal." This statement is technically correct. Putting IRA … [Read more...] about Is my home an investment?

S&P Price-to-Earnings Ratio Says Market is Still 70% Overpriced

If you are choosing to stay in the stock market right now because of any of the following reasons... It is poised to bounce back You don't want to close out losing positions Stocks are cheap right now ...then the simplicity of the following information may shock you. Last week … [Read more...] about S&P Price-to-Earnings Ratio Says Market is Still 70% Overpriced

Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJnqiI7GG4] So the housing market tanked. It caused many people to run away from real estate investing, but the real estate opportunities are growing. I'm not talking about the ability to buy properties for cheaply and sell them for more. This video … [Read more...] about Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k

Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?

Our economy is 70% consumerism. That means it is mostly based on individuals buying stuff. So the current setup of our economy holds two basic facts: Individuals buying more stuff than they can afford to buy (based on their income) has a net effect that is good for the economy. When individuals … [Read more...] about Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?