Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow you to make tax-deductible contributions up until tax day, so you have a chance to boost your deductions if it looks like it will help your cause.

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A common misunderstanding of individuals contemplating when to retire is that you can not access your retirement accounts until you are at least age 59 1/2. You may be surprised to learn that there are ways to withdraw funds from your retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 and avoid paying the 10% early withdrawal penalty.

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If you are contemplating adding real estate to your investment portfolio you may want to consider a Self-Directed IRA as a possible financing option. With the recent downturn in the real estate market, values for real estate in some markets have plummeted by as much as 50%, investors are looking at the use of self directed IRAs for a source of financing.

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Everyone needs a retirement investment plan. Today we have many vehicles to use to build up a nest egg. Investment strategies should vary based on age, taking more risk while you are young to spur growth while trying to limit risk later in life to protect your assets. Preservation of capital becomes more and more important as we approach retirement.

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The list of assets you are allowed to hold in your IRA is a fairly long one, and it includes certificates of deposit (CDs). CDs can make desirable additions to retirement portfolios because they are safe.

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