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Definitions: Inflation

Inflation is a measurement of the rise in the cost of goods and services. Thus the inflation rate is the decline of the purchasing power of your money over time. So over time your money simply can buy less.  Several

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Definitions: Cash Flow

Cash flow is for us the best leading indicator of the success of a business or a personal balance sheet. Cash flow math is simple, revenue (income) minus outflow (expense) equals cash flow. This amount in surplus to outflow allows

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Definitions: Assets

Asset An asset represents a positive economic value owned in whole or in part by a company or individual. It represents ownership over the positive benefits and values that the entity inherently has, could have or creates continuously. Generally speaking

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Peter Locke

Engagement Rings and Wedding Costs

You can always upgrade…I know it’s not what you wanted to hear but it’s the right answer. Generally, spend what you can afford should be the mantra for Wedding Costs. De Beers a long time ago said two times your

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starting your dental career
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Peter Locke

Starting your Dental Career

How can you get to the point where you’re ready to own your own dentist practice and begin starting your dental career. You’re a freshly minted DDS or DMD and you’re feeling great. Finally you can start making some money

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Account Types: Self Directed IRA

A IRA without investment limitations Annual Contribution Max: $6,000 or $7,000 if over 50 years old. Why we like Self Directed IRA’s: Available to anyone Makes several non marketed assets available to invest (Including, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Properties, Precious

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Account Types: Individual / Solo 401(k)

Getting corporate retirement plan benefits for when you are going it alone Annual Contribution Max: $57,000 or 25% employees pretax income Why we like Solo 401(k)’s: Easy to administer, low-cost retirement plan designed for self-employed individuals and owner-only (spouse can

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Account Types: SIMPLE IRA

Simple without being simplistic Annual Contribution Max: $13,500 Why we like SIMPLE IRA’s: They are easy to set up and require little to no fiduciary oversight Employee’s can direct the assets with total control Low contribution limits {Total elective contribution

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Account Types: SEP IRA

Purpose built for Small Business Owners and Self-Employed Annual Contribution Max: $57,000 or 25% employees pretax income Why we like SEP IRA’s: High contribution limits For employees, immediate vesting can be an advantage  Total investment control Easy set up and

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Account Types: Traditional IRA

A “Catch All” Retirement Plan Annual Contribution Max: $6,000 or $7,000 if over 50 years old.  Why we like Traditional IRA’s: Available to anyone Wide variety of investment choices Total control over the amount of control you want Ability to

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Account Types: 401(k)

The ‘Standard’ Employee Retirement Plan Annual Contribution Max: $19,500 or $26,000 if over 50 years old.  Why we like 401(k) plans: An easy option if you’re an employee Automatic Enrollment Can have Employer matching contributions High contribution limits for employees

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Account Types: Taxable or Brokerage

The “Typical” Account  Annual Contribution Max: None Why we like Taxable or Brokerage: Can hold any marketed securities and assets Easy to set up and administer Benefits are universal and hold no limits on assets Can be used to house

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