2023 IRA, 401k Increase
Increased amounts of contributions allowed for retirement accounts. Anyone with earned income can open and contribute to an IRA,...
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Stephen H Akin
- Oct 19
- 3 min
4 Cash Now?
With the explosive cost of living increases there is an increase of interest from holders of Structured Settlements, Annuities and Life...
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Stephen H Akin
- Oct 11
- 2 min
ESG
Pressure continues to build for more clarity on ESG rules and compliance...
Stephen Akin takes a look at recent ESG headlines...
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Stephen H Akin
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Retirement Plan On Course?
This upcoming three day weekend U.S. federal holiday commemorates the date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. In...
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Stephen H Akin
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Volatility
Observations in a volatile world Gold falls to 2 1/2-year low as dollar extends rise. Gold tumbled to a 2½ year low on Monday as the...
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Stephen H Akin
- Sep 22
- 8 min
Bankers On The Hill
Akin Investments takes a look at the hearings...Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity. Consumer Protection and Notable Enforcement Actions.
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Stephen H Akin
- Sep 7
- 5 min
Beige Book
Akin Investments takes a look at the Federal Reserve Beige Book Released September 7, 2022
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Stephen H Akin
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Must Have Documents
Stephen Akin discusses must have documents... Everyone needs to have at least the very basics covered....
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Stephen H Akin
- Aug 23
- 6 min
Jackson Hole
Each year in late August the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists...
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Stephen H Akin
- Aug 17
- 5 min
How to Trade Currencies, Avoid Forex Trading Scams
Forex Trading is rising in popularity amid inflation and geopolitical strife. Stephen Akin,
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Stephen H Akin
- Aug 16
- 4 min
The Inflation Reduction Act
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Americans by the numbers: HEALTH CARE Cutting Prescription Drug Cost Today, Americans pay...
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Stephen H Akin
- Aug 9
- 6 min
CHIPS and Science Act
Today, President Biden will sign into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which will build on this progress, making...
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Stephen H Akin
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Yield Inversion
An inverted yield curve is a favorite recession indicator of the Federal Reserve Board. When inverted it suggests that the near-term is...
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Stephen H Akin
- Jul 28
- 9 min
Estate Planning
Just for fun download Akin Investments free "Procrastinators Guide to Estate Planning" It's a great way to begin a very important and...
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Stephen H Akin
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Treasury I Bonds @ 9.62%
The initial interest rate on new Series I savings bonds is 9.62 percent. You can buy I bonds at that rate through October 2022....
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Stephen H Akin
- Jul 7
- 4 min
Advisors Turn to Options to Protect Capital and Even Boost Returns
US News and World Report
Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investment has used options for many years,
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Stephen H Akin
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Not Since 1970
U.S. equities posted their worst first half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns,
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Stephen H Akin
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Stress Test
Akin Investments takes a look at the results. All big U.S. banks pass Fed's annual "stress test" in 2022 June 23, 2022 Federal Reserve Board
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Stephen H Akin
- Jun 16
- 4 min
Fiduciary Standard
Stockbroker and the Registered Investment Advisor.
They differ in two ways, A) their level of responsibility to you and B) how they get paid
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Stephen H Akin
- Jun 2
- 3 min
The Eagle Soars
The mint sold 147,000 ounces of American Gold Eagles in varying denominations totaling 200,500 coins. That was a 67% increase from March....
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