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Understanding the Self-directed IRA and Your Options

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

A self-directed IRA allows you to invest in a broad range of investments and gives you ultimate control over all your investment decisions. You conduct your own investment research, select your own financial representative/advisor (if ...

What is an Open Architecture 401(k)?

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Many 401(k) providers use terms such as "open architecture 401(k)" and "fee disclosure" in their marketing efforts, but what do those terms really mean? Instead of limiting a plan to a specific list of funds, ...

What Does

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

In a 401(k) plan, your account balance will determine the amount of retirement income you will receive. Regardless of your position in the company, if you are a plan participant, these fees will have an ...

Defining the Real Estate IRA

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

A self-directed IRA that holds real estate, also referred to as a "real estate IRA," is becoming an increasingly popular way individuals are choosing to diversify their retirement portfolios. The easiest way to add real ...

About Custom Picture Frames

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

When it comes to custom picture frames, you have two choices - hire someone to do it, or do it yourself. If you decide to hire a professional framing service to make custom picture frames ...

Photo Storage Boxes, Archival Bags and Other Solutions - And What To Look For

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

While digital cameras have revolutionized the art of photography, there are many who still believe the old ways of taking photos are best. It's true that digital images can lack a certain warmth and ambience ...

Handicap Showers For Hospitals, Hotels and Homes

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

In public areas, such as those found in hotels or hospitals, where showering facilities are offered, the designer of the building must always keep in mind that all areas of the rooms need to be ...

Shower Conversion: Make Your Bathroom More User-Friendly

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

A bathtub to shower conversion makes sense in the home, hospital or hotel for many reasons. Public places must be wheelchair accessible, and a tub to shower conversion can help to make public bathrooms much ...

Tile Shower Drains And How They Can Help Or Hinder Your Bathroom Redesign

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Many people are tired of having to deal with an inefficient bathtub set up in their bathrooms. A tub is fairly ineffective when you are trying to get ready quickly in the morning, as well ...

Get Your Taxes In Order Now With Los Angeles Accounting Firms

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

The tax season is already upon us, and individuals and businesses should be busy preparing their financial records so that they can get ready to fill out their tax forms. Many people find, through experience ...

There Is A California CPA Firm That Can Meet Your Tax Needs

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Tax time can often put people into a panic. There are some persons, whether as individuals or even those who run companies, who do not have a head for math and the great amount of ...

Los Angeles Accounting Firms Are A Boon To Businesses

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Many entrepreneurs are creative types. This is a big reason why they are business owners: they have seen a need and come up with a unique solution for it, which is the basis for many ...

What's Behind That Door?

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Have you ever walked past a vintage home or building with antique double entry doors and wondered what was behind them? Because many contemporary homes utilize a single entry door, when double entry doors are ...

Antique Door Hardware Adds Vintage Charm To Any Home

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

When you stop to think about it, there are many doors used throughout a typical home. There is the entry door as well as a back door. There are cabinet doors, closet doors, as well ...

One of the most popular ways to show we care is to give angel gifts

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

One of the most popular ways to show we care is to give angel gifts on special occasions, or just because. There doesn't have to be an occasion or reason to give an angel to ...

Birthstone Jewelry for Mom

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

When it comes to shopping for Mom, many people are left stressed out and clueless because they simply do not know what to buy. They want to find the perfect gift for her and sometimes ...

Collectible Dolls, Figurines, and Sculptures

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

People involved in seeking out collectibles to sell such as collectible dolls, figurines, or sculptures are always looking for methods to help them find what they are looking for. Hunting down collectibles figurines and other ...

Mother's Day Gifts for First Time Moms and Grandmothers Alike

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all mothers, whether they are new or seasoned. Every stage of motherhood has its challenges and rewards, and it is up to ...

Some traditional memorial presents

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

The passing of a loved one is never a pleasant experience, even if their passing relieved their suffering. Giving those who are suffering the loss of a loved one memorial jewelry or other memorial gifts ...

Mother Birthstone Jewelry

By Jonathan Blocker · 13 years ago

Birthdays and Mother's Day are two occasions when mothers everywhere deserve extra special gifts. Obviously moms deserve appreciation everyday of the year, but a gift is definitely called for on these two annual occasions. What ...