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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.
Carrie Cook
Oct 11, 20246 min read
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Understanding Market Risk
Understanding market risk is crucial in devising effective risk management strategies. How can we better assess and manage these risks, and
Carrie Cook
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Jul 5, 20245 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
Jun 21, 20247 min read
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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.
Carrie Cook
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
May 24, 20243 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
May 3, 20244 min read
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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.
Carrie Cook
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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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 –...
Carrie Cook
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Jan 19, 20244 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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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
Carrie Cook
Jun 13, 20237 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Carrie Cook
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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