Category Archives: Business Finance

Lost your job? Start your own Business.

Posted on May 24, 2011 by DevAdmin

With unemployment figures sitting at 9% and large businesses downsizing in this battling economy, it comes as no surprise that many people are starting their own businesses, buying an existing business or purchasing a franchise. According to Martin Pucci, Paychex … Continue reading →

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5 Keys to Investing Success

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Brian

At Safeguard Financial, we speak with hundreds of investors each month interested in using a self directed IRA to gain more control over their retirement investing.  Whether these clients are seasoned pros or new to the concept of managing their … Continue reading →

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Using the Right Tool for the Job

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Robert

Every day we talk to retirement investors who are desperate to get out of the stock market and have the option to invest into alternative assets.  Through online research, a newspaper or magazine article, or talking with a friend or … Continue reading →

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2010 Roth IRA Conversions

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Robert

With 2010 right around the corner, many of our forward-thinking Self Directed IRA investors have been asking us about Roth IRA conversions.  There seems to be something about Tax Free Investing that has captured their attention.

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Time Just Ran Out for Wall Street.

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Robert

Traditional Wall Street wisdom says to “stay the course”…time is on your side.  But, a quick evaluation of current economic circumstances suggests otherwise.

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401(k) Losses: Who’s To Blame ?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Robert

60 Minutes, the CBS Sunday news show, recently did a story entitled “Retirement Dreams Disappear With 401(k)s”.  Here’s a brief excerpt: The effects of the current economic crisis have touched everyone. Even if you still have a good job and … Continue reading →

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The Self Directed IRA Value Leader

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Robert

Safeguard Financial has always been “The Value Leader” among Self Directed IRA facilitators. From the beginning, we have priced our products and services as much as 40% lower than the competition, backed by our exclusive Low Cost Guarantee. Simply stated: … Continue reading →

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New Rules: Successful Retirement Investing

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Robert

Our favorite economist is Nouriel Roubini, a New York University professor who predicted last year’s economic crisis. Today, March 26, 2009, and reported on Bloomberg.com, he stated “U.S. stocks will fall and the government will nationalize more banks as the … Continue reading →

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IRA123 Is Now Safeguard Financial

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Robert

In case you haven’t seen a Press Release announcing IRA123′s name change to Safeguard Financial, it’s posted below for your convenience. Low Cost Self Directed IRA Provider Announces Name Change By J.R. Jameson, PR Director, Safeguard Financial March 23, 2009 … Continue reading →

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Franchise Funding Options

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Robert

As the credit crisis continues, small business owners are finding it more and more difficult to obtain business funding they need to either sustain or to start up operations. Utilizing a Self Directed IRA, may well be the “best” solution … Continue reading →

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