Entrust Administration, Inc. Launches New Web Site Bringing Truly Self Directed Plans? Closer to Home
In addition to its wealth of educational material, www.iraplus.com offers the ability to select and open an account with one of Entrust's nationwide local offices. Opening an account could not be simpler. All the necessary forms are available online together with detailed, yet easy-to-follow instructions. And both customers and non-customers may access the local and national event calendars, newsletters and questions and answer board."As we continue to grow the website allows us to continually share our resources, experience and expertise with an ever expanding audience of smart investors who want to take control of their investments," commented Hubert Bromma, President and CEO of Entrust.
Lisa Moren, Marketing Director for Entrust added,
"The expansion of our CE courses for real estate professionals, CPA and CFPs has allowed us to educate the industry in the use of Entrusts World of Choices?.
"Visitors also have an opportunity to subscribe to the Entrust online newsletter, "IRA & 401(k) Insights," a quarterly publication from Entrust Administration, Inc. for anyone interested in self-directing their retirement funds. This newsletter covers subjects related to investing, real estate and financial planning to add value to investment choices.About EntrustSince 1981, Entrust offices have specialized in administration and record keeping services to individuals and corporations who wish to include non-traditional assets as part of their tax-deferred and tax-free portfolios. They specialize in the third-party administration of self-directed retirement plans, including IRAs (both Traditional and Roth), SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Defined Contribution Plans and Defined Benefit Plans.Entrust does not sell investment products. Entrust's goal is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate information available to assist them in making intelligent decisions regarding their retirement accounts.Entrust Administration, Inc.
provides services for investors who wish to control their own investment decisions. This independent administration firm neither limits investment choices nor gives investment advice. Clients receive informed encouragement and support while remaining secure in the knowledge that Entrust will ensure the maintenance of each account's tax deferred status.Truly Self Directed Plans? and A World of Choices? are trademarks of Entrust Administration Inc.
Neither Entrust nor any of its licensees gives investment advice. A plan is not truly self-directed if products of any type are sold by an IRA or plan trustee, custodian or administrator, as this may result in a conflict of interest..
Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
(ARA) - So, you were born between 1965 and 1978. Are you tired of the Generation X label and being portrayed by the media as a cynical, Xtreme sports-loving, body-piercing slacker? If you're one of the 76 million Americans that are considered to be "Xers," you may see yourself more as an independent, career-minded, technologically savvy, young adult. As someone between the age of 22 and 35, "Xers" most likely tune out the thousands of marketers with retirement messages geared towards "boomers." Insurance providers, investment companies and financial planners are virtually ignoring the millions of Americans considered to be "Xers." Meanwhile this misunderstood group continues to buy homes and select mortgage companies and retirement plans with little attention and relevant advice.So, are boomers the only generation that should be concerned about their future? Absolutely not. Planning for your future can be tough for anyone, no matter what his or her age. But individuals between the ages...
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Take Advantage of End-of-Year Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed Physician and Healthcare Professional
There are lots of advantages to being self-employed that include quite a few tax breaks.
Even individuals who are just moonlighting on the side are allowed to set up a retirement plan for their own business and sock away a portion of the money earned into a pre-tax account.
According to Andrew Schwartz, CPA and founder of the MDTAXES Network of CPA's who specialize in providing tax and accounting services to healthcare professionals, "That holds true even for physicians and healthcare professionals who work for a hospital or clinic and are currently participating in that company's retirement plan."
Schwartz lists tax-savings situations for the self-employed as follows:? In 2004 self-employed individuals can contribute up to $18,000 into a SIMPLE
or up to $41,000 into a SEP or a Solo 401(k), depending on their income and whether they participate in a 401(k) plan or 403(b) plan through another employer. Self-employed individuals or Healthcare professionals...
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401k Plan Loans - An Overview
Allowing loans within a 401k plan is allowed by law, but an employer is not required to do so. Many small business just can't afford the high cost of adding this feature to their plan. Even so, loans are a feature of most 401k plans. If offered, an employer must adhere to some very strict and detailed guidelines on making and administering them. The statutes governing plan loans place no specific restrictions on what the need or use will be for loans, except that the loans must be reasonably available to all participants.
But an employer can restrict the reasons for loans. Many only allow them for the following reasons: (1) to pay education expenses for yourself, spouse, or child; (2) to prevent eviction from your home; (3) to pay un-reimbursed medical expenses; or (4) to buy a first-time residence. The loan must be paid back over five years, although this can be extended for a home purchase. Usually the participant is allowed to borrow up to 50% of their vested account balance...
401k Plan Loans - An Overview
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DISCOVER THE RETIREMENT BREAKTHROUGH ?THE ROTH IRA!
If you don't know what a Roth IRA is then stop everything, print this article and read it carefully as this will certainly be the most valuable information you read this year. This next retirement account is to your net worth what light bulb was to electricity. Let me tell you about this wonderful financial invention called a Roth IRA!The main difference between the Roth and traditional IRA is that with the Roth you pay taxes first and then make the contribution. This is absolutely fantastic if you make a lot of money in the stock market because you NEVER have to pay even a dime on the capital gains! There are a ton of other advantages to the Roth IRA. Unlike the traditional IRA you can be of any age and still contribute.
You can also make a contribution to a Roth IRA at any time for a particular calendar year up until the due date of your tax return for that year. This means that if you want to make a Roth IRA contribution for 2005, you could make it anytime between January 1,...
DISCOVER THE RETIREMENT BREAKTHROUGH ?THE ROTH IRA!
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Kindred Media Group and Solaris Entertainment Announce Production Begins on 'Superheroes'
West Hollywood, CA (ContentDesk) October 28, 2005 -- Kindred Media Group announced today that it has partnered with Solaris Entertainment to begin production on writer-director Ed Radtkes Superheroes, the first film to be financed at the production stage by Kindred.Produced by Greg OConnor ( Tumbleweeds, Miracle ) and Solaris exec Josh Fagin with industry veteran Ira Deutchman, Superheroes is an lyrical and imaginative independent feature film that tells the story of a thirteen-year old orphan thief who escapes the mean streets of New York by stealing video cameras with his friends and retreating into the documented lives of New York City tourists. Superheroes began production on October 15, 2005, and stars Jeremy Allen White, Peter Appel, Justin Soto, Samantha Hosie-Leung, Gil Rodgers, and Ed Seamon. OConnor is also producing the upcoming Pride & Glory for New Line, which will star Colin Farrell, Edward Norton, and Nick Nolte. Ed Radtkes last film, the highly acclaimed...
Kindred Media Group and Solaris Entertainment Announce Production Begins on 'Superheroes'
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Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the resource box is left unchanged. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling TechniqueCopyright 2004 Journal Genie, The Website That Talks Backhttp://www.journalgenie.comList-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used to quickly jot down a numbered record on topics like "my beliefs," "my pet peeves," "the things I hate about myself," or "my strengths." However, there's a special type of list technique that moves beyond a simple itemization and into the realm of significant self-awareness. This special technijque has several names, including table-of-contents, life chapters, and stepping-stones, the latter term used by journaling expert, Ira Progoff. Using this technique the writer lists their most important life events, as though they were chapter...
Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
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TiVo Facing Identity Crisis
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) July 6, 2005 -- A new report from The Diffusion Group, a leading digital consumer and new media research consultancy, suggests that as DirecTV phases out shipments of TiVo DVRs ? a relationship that accounted for 70% of TiVo units sold in 2004 but will account for less than 5% of unit shipments by 2007 ? TiVo will be forced to come to terms with an increasingly competitive market flooded by free DVRs...
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Keeping Your Car in Tune
Nobody looses from keeping a car taken cared of well. If you do follow maintenance schedules and do repairs well, you would not only be helping your pocket but you also would be helping the environment be greener than ever. You see, if a vehicle is well-maintained, chances are that it would be running better, safer, and more efficiently.
The engine is a very important and essential part of the whole car's system. By keeping it tuned rightly, your vehicle would be running...
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