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What You Need to Know About Annuities (Secret Pitfalls You’ll Never Figure Out Until It Is Too Late)
Perhaps you’ve been contacted by an insurance sales representative urging you to consider buying an annuity. You’re not quite up to speed on these annuities, but the pitch sounds good: You get regular monthly payments for the rest of your life. All you have to do is sign on the proverbial dotted line.
True Wealth Is Far More Than Just Financial Success
Today, many people are wondering if they should be investing in cannabis related companies. Although it is still illegal as of late 2019 to produce or use marijuana at the federal level, over half the states in the U.S. have approved medical marijuana, and eight states, including trendsetter California, have made recreational cannabis legal.
Is Cannabis a Good Investment Right Now?
Today, many people are wondering if they should be investing in cannabis related companies. Although it is still illegal as of late 2019 to produce or use marijuana at the federal level, over half the states in the U.S. have approved medical marijuana, and eight states, including trendsetter California, have made recreational cannabis legal.
Why You Need a Roth IRA (Hint: It Could be Worth Millions)
Do you need a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA)?
The short answer is that, in almost every case, if you are eligible, you might be missing out if you don’t.
Is It Time to Find a Great Financial Advisor?
Most of us rely on a team of experts who we get to know and trust to help augment the skills or tasks we need. For most people, especially affluent professionals, businessowners, and families their trusted team of advisors would typically include a family medical doctor (MD), a certified public accountant (CPA), a lawyer and perhaps a few tradesmen such as a good plumber and auto mechanic.
Help! My Cash is Earning Almost Nothing: What Are My Options for Better Returns?
Several decades ago, many investors kept a significant part of their savings in cash – typically in FDIC guaranteed bank accounts. Why? It’s was a safe and easy choice. They might have been keeping their powder dry for other opportunities in the market or in real estate or just wanting to earn some interest without volatility.
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The high value guides below are created to keep you informed and educated on topics related to investing for retirement, financial freedom, and are written by the team at Ridgewood Investments. These guides are longer than the Insights above and are designed to help guide you through important financial decisions.
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