There are many situations where you may elect to take IRA distributions prior to the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age 70 1/2 time frame. In the event you have significant tax-deductible expenses against your income, you MAY want to consider…
While today is not our Zigg day, we did want to let you know our little island is growing crowded this morning, which often happens this time of the year. Moderation of sentiment might be a good idea, as we…
You guessed it, here we are Zigging along again, while our fellow investors are Zagging. We of course, never ignore the Zaggers, or their comments, as they bring valuable insights to every situation, however, there will be no Zagging statements from…
A Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is a mandatory taxable distribution for those owning IRA/Pre-Tax saving investments. You must take your first RMD by April 1 of the first tax year after you turn 70.5. Watch out, as you may end up with…
This morning Bloomberg scooped most media outlets with the news of the Central Bank of China discount reserve requirement loosening Along with many others, we have been watching closely our ever-growing little Brother country, as they have had their foot on the economic…
Given the headlines and the market movement of late, we have been complimented frequently on our calm demeanor, to which we thank everyone, but wanted to highlight our secret. In an effort to attempt to always keep things simple, we have found…
Just as promised in our most recent post of weekly positives, the Super Committee Zaggers came out in full force. With a Holiday shortened week, many have already headed to the comfort of their sofa’s to give thanks and spend time…
With Ziggers and Zaggers being tossed around on a daily basis we are finding it entertaining that many are switching sides so quickly. Here are this week’s Zigs from our friend Robert McTeer, former Federal Reserve Member, Aggie, and one of our favorite local economists:…
In our last post I mentioned that in addition to learning about new companies and meeting various managers, I would keep a watchful eye for a theme that might shed light on the US Economy. After a looooong first day,…
Over the next 48 hours, a twelve-hour run today, and an eight hour run tomorrow, I will have the opportunity to visit, in person, with over 40 publicly traded managers (CEO and CFO’s) from across the country. A wonderful by-product…
