The Politics of Retirement: How Government Affects Your IRA and Social Security
How politics affects your retirement-From IRAs to Social Security it has an impact! Stay informed and voice your opinion.
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Carrie Cook
Aug 164 min
Understanding Market Risk
Understanding market risk is crucial in devising effective risk management strategies. How can we better assess and manage these risks, and
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Carrie Cook
Aug 24 min
How Do Financial Markets Function?
As the backbone of capitalist economies, financial markets play a crucial role in resource allocation and liquidity creation for businesses
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Carrie Cook
Jul 193 min
Empowering Minds: The Power of Lifelong Learning and Financial Literacy
Commitment to education is essential because it empowers individuals to reach their full potential, enhances critical thinking and problem-s
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Carrie Cook
Jul 55 min
Time is the Ultimate Challenge: A Day in the Life of a CEO
The CEO, a figurehead of leadership in the management world, holds a unique and often misunderstood position. While they wield ultimate powe
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Carrie Cook
Jun 217 min
My mob will take your mob on any day of the week!
As promised, here are the staff responses to the culture of Ignite Funding. I also need to mention that the culture runs through both...
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Carrie Cook
Jun 73 min
Company Culture: What Builds it Up and What Tears it Down
I want to start this blog by discussing what can ruin a culture because this topic may be more important than the culture itself.
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Carrie Cook
May 243 min
Investment Due Diligence Process
To protect the innocent, I will not use company names in this edition of High Heel Boss. I will, however, review the criteria that I used...
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Carrie Cook
May 34 min
Preferred Trust’s Role in Financial Empowerment: Unlocking the Potential of Self-Directed Investments Part 2
Here is a step-by-step guide to help get started on your alternative investment journey with a self-directed IRA. Understanding Your...
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Carrie Cook
Apr 262 min
Preferred Trust’s Role in Financial Empowerment: Unlocking the Potential of Self-Directed Investments Part 1
Self-directed investing empowers individuals to take control of their financial future by making their own investment decisions.
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Carrie Cook
Apr 123 min
The Power of Authentic Leadership: My Approach to Leading Preferred Trust and Ignite Funding
The power of authentic leadership lies in the ability to inspire trust, foster engagement, and drive organizational success through genuine
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Carrie Cook
Feb 163 min
Behind the Numbers | Understanding Interest Rates in Hard Money Lending
The most common misconception about hard money loans is that they are risky. I cannot speak for the entire hard money lending industry –...
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Carrie Cook
Jan 194 min
Navigating Leadership: Balancing the Roles of CEO and President of Two Companies
As a business grows, you are expected to open a second location. What is uncommon is running distinctly different businesses at the same tim
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Carrie Cook
Sep 4, 20232 min
Don’t Play Pension Roulette - Alternative Retirement Strategies for Pilots
Part 3 - The Backdoor Option I was asked to speak to a group of pilots about saving for retirement. This article is taken from that...
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Carrie Cook
Aug 4, 20233 min
Don’t Play Pension Roulette - Alternative Retirement Strategies for Pilots
Pension plan options for pilots have dried up, and most airlines now offer a 401(k)-options. Gone are the days when our retirement could dep
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Carrie Cook
Jul 4, 20233 min
Don’t Play Pension Roulette - Alternative Retirement Strategies for Pilots
Many pilots worked their entire careers, contributing faithfully to their pension and expecting to receive a payout. These pilots retired ex
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Carrie Cook
Jun 13, 20237 min
Precious Metals Investing - A High Stake Game of Unregulated Greed
Precious Metals can be lucrative and powerful - but, without doing your research, it’s easy to fall victim to fraud and scams
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Carrie Cook
Jan 30, 20232 min
There’s $14 Trillion in IRA Assets on the Table
Who’s Gonna Tap That? Have you seen the headlines? “IRA Assets Approach $14 Trillion Thanks to 401k Rollovers” “Retirement Assets Top $14...
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Carrie Cook
Nov 21, 20221 min
The Elephant in the Room - Custodial Fees
Sometimes You Get What You Pay For Administrators and facilitators offer lower fees because they provide fewer services. But, as you can...
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Carrie Cook
Nov 7, 20223 min
Self-Directed IRA Service Providers
Are They Helping or Harming Your Business? Why it is Important to Know the Difference When Selecting an IRA Service Provider? When...
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