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What are My Keogh Plan Investment Options?
Keoghs can hold a wide range of investments, and it will mostly depend on your plan trustee. Keogh plans have the ability to include many investment options, from stocks to bonds, certificates of deposit to cash value life insurance, and so on.
Keep in mind that Keogh Plan investments are usually determined by the financial institution at which your Keogh Plan is established. When opening a Keogh Plan, be sure to check what investment options the financial institution offers, and how much in fees and commissions they would charge for these investments. Standard ERISA rules apply, so all employees must be offered the same options.
How do I allocate my assets in retirement?
What are the Withdrawal Rules for My Keogh Plan?
What’s So Special about an IRA?
An IRA provides tax deferred growth of your assets, and can be quite remarkable in comparison with a savings account
How Does My Retirement Age Impact My Social Security Benefits?
As a rule of thumb, the closer to age 70 you retire, the higher your Social Security benefits will be
What is the Ascending Triangle (Bearish) Pattern?
The Ascending Triangle pattern has a horizontal top line representing a resistance level, and an upward-sloping bottom
What are Blockchain’s Issues and Limitations?
Blockchain is an emerging technology and arguably one of the next “big things.” As with anything so big and impactful, it comes with a few issues and limitations
What is the Absolute Breadth Index?
ABI is an indication of the size of market movement, regardless of direction
What is currency depreciation?
Currencies that have depreciated are said to be “weaker” than others. It can depreciate in relation to other benchmarks
What are Materials Stocks?
Companies in the Materials sector have business interests in raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, and iron ore
What are Energy Sector Stocks?
The Energy Sector contains companies that are in the business of discovering, processing, or selling (or all 3)
Is there such a thing as the “NFL effect?”
The “NFL Effect” suggests that the outcome of the Super Bowl can foretell market behavior
What is active trading?
Active trading is the pursuit of returns in excess of market benchmarks. Investors are advised to have a diverse portfolio