When markets are perceived to be uncertain, investors look to lower their portfolio risk levels and migrate towards traditional ‘safe-haven’ assets. They do this by selling stocks, lower-rated bonds and other risky assets and shifting money towards other asset classes that have historically held up during times of recession, uncertainty and crisis.

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Stagflation is an economic phenomenon characterized by rising prices together with a stagnant or shrinking economy. Economically, stagflation represents the “worst of both worlds.” Retirees and consumers get hammered by rising prices. Businesses get squeezed by rising costs for doing business, and workers have a hard time finding employment.

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Generally, the rules concerning IRA transactions for gold IRAs are the same for other kinds of IRAs. There are some rules that apply specifically to gold and other precious metals in IRAs that are not applicable to other IRAs, such as purity and storage requirements. However, this post will focus on the tax rules that apply to the most common IRA transactions.

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Once you leave the work force, you may have a lot of flexibility about choosing where you want to live. Of course, being near friends and loved ones is an important consideration. But taxes are another vital factor. After all, a few thousand dollars saved in taxes each year can go a long way towards buying plane and bus tickets to visit loved ones or help them come visit you.

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The Credit Suisse gold bar remains one of the most popular gold products in circulation. The impeccable reputation of Credit Suisse’s gold facility, combined with their product’s striking beauty and high purity level makes the Credit Suisse family of gold bars one of the most in-demand bullion products in the market, valued by collectors and investors alike.

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Most people have the option to begin taking Social Security at the age of 62. Spouses can also elect to start taking benefits on their spouse’s Social Security as early as age 62.

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