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What Is A Good Dividend Yield?
At present the S & P 500 average dividend yield is 1.344 %. In general yields between 2% & 5% should be considered as a good dividend yield.

Stephen H Akin
2 days ago2 min read
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A Flourishing Future
America is the Schelling point of global finance. We have the world’s reserve currency, the deepest and most liquid markets, and the strongest property rights. For these reasons, the United States is the premier destination for international capital. And the administration’s goal is to make it even more appealing for investors like you.

Stephen H Akin
May 55 min read
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Auto Renaissance
President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening.

Stephen H Akin
Apr 294 min read
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Fox24 News Akin Investments
Taylor Miller Interviews Stephen Akin Founder of Akin Investments on Fox24 News Charleston

Stephen H Akin
Apr 212 min read
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Y'all Street, Charleston
“For too long, financial policy has served large financial institutions at the expense of smaller ones— no more.” Main Street America...

Stephen H Akin
Apr 109 min read
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Day Trading
Do you actively trade stocks? If so, it's important to know what it means to be a "pattern day trader".

Stephen H Akin
Mar 316 min read
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Clear For Take Off
Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) stock has reached an unprecedented peak, touching an all-time high of $135.76.

Stephen H Akin
Mar 262 min read
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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
“a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency,” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump late Thursday signed an exec order

Stephen H Akin
Mar 62 min read
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Manufacturing Growth Picks Up
Manufacturing PMI registered 50.9 percent in January

Stephen H Akin
Feb 32 min read
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Interest Rates on Hold
The Federal Resereve Board decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent.

Stephen H Akin
Jan 292 min read
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Small Business Saturday
Akin Investments Celebrates Small Business and Entrepreneurs. Saturday, November 30, 2024 is Small Business Saturday.

Stephen H Akin
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Inflation Pressures Rise
The San Francisco Fed research suggests the job market continues to be a source of inflation. October was 2.8% stripping out food & energy.

Stephen H Akin
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Animal Spirits
"Animal Spirits" a term coined by the British economist, John Maynard Keynes in 1936.
The five animal spirits are psychological and...

Stephen H Akin
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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NASDAQ and Gold Hit New Highs
Spot gold rose 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,789.73 NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to 18,712, a new record closing high Tuesday

Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Dow Closes Above 43k
Dow Closes Above 43k The S & P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to fresh records Monday.

Stephen H Akin
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024

Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. It is not something that applies only to the wealthy and high income earners.

Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20248 min read
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Actuary View of Structured Settlements
An actuary uses math and statistics to estimate the financial impact of uncertainty and help clients minimize risk.

Stephen H Akin
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Uranium Renaissance
Investors are once again focusing on Uranium. Causing talk of a Uranium Renaissance. Technology to Drive Growth As interest in AI...

Stephen H Akin
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor?
If you’re not sure which type of advisor suits you, take a look at the highlights. Robo Advisors These online services pick and maintain...

Stephen H Akin
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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