Introduction Run a publishing company. Stock investing. Coached students all across the U.S. and also internationally. There are a few recent success stories concerning the law of attraction. One of my students was at the verge of financial disaster. We needed at least 1000 dollars in the bank to help him get out of the dilemma of living pay check to pay check. I had him watch the movie that secret and I told him to apply the lay of attraction. He did and within about a month he had […]

Topic: Roth vs. Traditional IRA I. Basic Provisions and Restrictions of each A. Income tax treatment B. Contribution limits C. Income eligibility D. Withdrawal ages E. Early withdrawals: Penalties and exceptions F. Deductibility Phase-out Range II. Advantages of the Traditional IRA A. Tax deferred aspects B. High Tax Bracket now C. Low Tax Bracket in Retirement III. Advantages of the Roth IRA A. Tax Aspects B. Early Withdrawals C. Predictability D. Disposition at Death IV. Summary A. Factors to Consider in Choosing B. Can have both

This is a very interesting article that paints a pretty dim picture of the future of the economy. It discusses how skyrocketing energy prices, a weakening dollar, and growing inflation have eroded household purchasing power. The Feds hands are tied as they can’t raise rates to slow inflation because banks need the expanded credit and liquidity to stay afloat themselves. “This is starting to feel like Jimmy Carter and the 1970s all over again,”. Not a pretty picture to say the least! http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/15/markets/oil/index.htm?section=money_topstories