Author: Mark Triplett
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Meet Mr. Assets. I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Assets. He’s a proud individual. Works hard for himself and his family. He’s industrious, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and has several business opportunities in motion at any one time. It’s very exciting to watch him go, and many folks are eager to receive regular updates […]
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Congress rushed through legislation and it was signed by the president. The cares act is the largest stimulus bill ever passed, and intended to help American families and American businesses. For the purposes of this article we’re going to focus on a few of the provisions that are likely to impact the majority of our […]
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For centuries, lighthouses were used as navigational beacons. Ancient mariners were guided by fires built on hill tops. These primitive visual guides eventually became elevated on platforms for better visibility at sea. Eventually the modern lighthouse as we know it today was developed by placing the light source high in a tower to increase the […]
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I’m a creature of habit, and my Saturday morning routine is pretty consistent. I wake up, hop in the shower, get dressed for the day, make a non-fat latte in a to-go cup, pack the previous weeks laundry into the truck, and I’m off to the gym. After about 75 minutes at the gym, I […]
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Variable annuities and other excessively expensive investment products are often like my full-sized pickup. They are really only necessary for one or two specific duties, and fuel economy isn’t one of them! If that is the case, why do so many people own variable annuities? Why do so many people drive gas guzzling full sized […]
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Many American enjoy fantasy sports leagues like Fantasy Football. Hey, maybe you’re one of them! However, I’m am not. In fact, I derive zero enjoyment from them, and the thought of managing a fantasy team of athletes who I know nothing about is the opposite of a fantasy for me. It actually makes me anxious […]
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The term recession seems to be gaining a lot of airtime lately. Fears of an economic slowdown seem to be everywhere. Many folks are tuned in to the fearmongering, and allowing it to affect their daily lives. “Recession” gets tossed around in the media like a radioactive hot potato. The prospects of a recession seem […]
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If you want a great return on your money you need to take on more risk. The investment firms on Wall Street have been conditioning the general public to accept this as reality for decades. There is truth to the risk reward relationship. However, there are ways to increase your return without exposing your hard-earned […]
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Pending Legislation Could Affect Inherited IRAs in a Big Way Inherited IRAs, or “Stretch IRAs,” as we know them today could soon be history. There are two retirement bills floating through Congress that aim to overhaul America’s retirement system. The first to be passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 23rd, is the […]