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What’s your take on using an IRA to purchase Real Estate?

Interest rates on IRAs plummeted during the economic downturn but for the most part, they’re back. I’ve never been sure whether or not it’s a good idea to pull funds out of an IRA for the purpose of investing elsewhere. Having said that, you’ve got to live somewhere and I’ve always been opposed to paying… Read More

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Should you get a mortgage when you’re retired?

This is something that is normally not even on the average retiree’s radar… a new mortgage after you retire, how could that be good? I really enjoyed this eye-opening segment from Ric Edleman’s radio show, and it’s entirely possible I’ve bought it hook, line and sinker. A transcript of one caller’s conversation with Ric is… Read More

20 More Reasons to Retire in Arizona

The article below is tongue-in-cheek to be sure but it’s a highly amusing read, and mostly accurate. Click through to read the entire piece, you’ll be glad you did. To answer your inevitable question… “Yes, it does get hot here.” and here comes the but… our weather has been PERFECT since last October. I’d love… Read More