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Physical Gold or Digital Money – Which one is Safer?
- May 13, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
No CommentsIf you’re like most people, then your finances are maintained entirely online. From standard checking and savings accounts to investment portfolios and retirement funds, the only proof of your personal wealth is stored as digital data on third-party computer systems. And that should worry you because of how vulnerable such systems are to outside attacks.
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Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
- May 11, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Retirement
If you’re expecting a tax refund this year from the IRS, the first thing you should do is review your W-4 withholding forms or the size of your quarterly estimated tax payments and make adjustments to eliminate future refunds. After all, getting a refund simply means you’ve overpaid Uncle Sam and are just receiving your
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Outlook for Gold Following the Election
- May 5, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Government
United States presidential elections have the power to move financial markets. It typically starts with the Dow Jones experiencing a noteworthy uptick or downturn in the immediate aftermath of Election Day, and continues throughout the new president’s term as his economic, monetary, and foreign policies begin to take shape and subsequently affect taxes, interest rates,
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How to Reduce Expenses in Retirement
- May 3, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Retirement
Living on a fixed income in retirement can be a challenge, especially in the first few years as you try to make all the necessary lifestyle adjustments that come with your change in employment status. In the best-case scenario, you’ve built up your gold IRA and other savings to an amount that has allowed you
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Preparing for a Market Crash
- April 29, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Stocks
Market crashes—big ones, small ones, and everything in between—are inevitable in the global economy. That’s because stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate tend to cycle through phases in which their values rise, reach a peak, decline, and then bottom out (crash). Therefore, while nobody can accurately predict when or how hard the market will crash,
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Tips to Help Millennials Save More for Retirement
- April 26, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Retirement
With student loan payments, credit card bills, rent, and transportation expenses, saving for retirement can be difficult for millennials. Most millennials are just starting their careers, so their incomes are lower than average. Although they’re saving 7.8 percent of their income for retirement (compared to 3.8 percent in 2013), it’s not enough. Many financial planners
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Olympic Medal Value: What is a Gold Medal Worth?
- April 22, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
The Rio Games are right around the corner, and athletes around the globe are eagerly preparing for their chance at Olympic gold. While the gold medal is one of the most iconic images of an event that stretches back almost 3000 years, many people do not realize that Olympic gold medals are not actually made
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Benefits of Adding Gold to Your Portfolio
- April 21, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
Investing for retirement is an activity that carries enormous risk, especially when you put your money into traditional assets like stocks and bonds. You have to trust that the companies (and CEOs) you invest in will make good decisions and continue to prosper for the next few decades, and that the global economy as a
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Where Does My Gold Go?
- April 15, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
When you buy gold, silver, palladium, or platinum for your IRA, you’re not allowed to take physical possession of the precious metal until you begin distributions after the IRS-defined retirement age. Until then, IRS guidelines stipulate that the metals must be stored in a licensed and approved third-party vault or depository. But what is a
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Choosing an Investment for Your Retirement Portfolio: 3 Questions to Ask First
- April 13, 2016
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Retirement
When creating your retirement plan, a crucial step is evaluating the various investment options. When choosing an asset class, it’s important to consider your unique situation and goals. Everyone’s portfolio will involve different investments that coordinate with their own timeline and financial needs. Understanding your needs and goals can help you choose the right types
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