In fact, the closer the game, the more suspension there is.

A brief but important mention of the letter in today’s Times signed by over 100 cancer scientists and doctors.  The letter cites Breast Cancer Campaign (an AMRC member) and highlights the importance of the Government-backed Charity Research Support Fund (CRSF) to the funding of research in universities by medical research charities. 

If you want a succinct but well-articulated case for CRSF then you need look no further than this letter.  And it’s significant in my opinion that the argument is being made directly by scientists themselves rather than charities.  This is not special pleading.  The fact is that the Fund is an important foundation for the partnership between Government, universities and charities in the name of research, and a vital mechanism for helping to leverage research funds from our sector.

You may also wish to look at the joint statement on CRSF that AMRC produced with BHF, Breast Cancer Campaign, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, Universities UK and the Russell Group in July this year.  The statement was submitted with our spending review submission.

All our discussions with Government thus far suggest the arguments for the Fund have been accepted just as those on ‘science = economic growth’ were taken on board by HM Treasury with its spending review announcement.  But how this translates into actual money won’t be known for possibly a few weeks yet. So letters like today’s can play a useful role in keeping the issues to the fore.



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I am a veteran. I was in the U.S. Army for three years, and, during that time, served in the Vietnam War. Also, I have a couple of long-standing illnesses. Nothing is currently threatening my life but I do have medical considerations. Both of these situations have put me in the position to participate in research projects. Should a person participate in a research project?

Are there results that make participating in a study worthwhile; yes! The VA alone has developed artificial limbs for amputees; invented the cardiac pacemaker; performed the first successful liver transplant and developed the nicotine patch to name just a few accomplishments. ((DVA ORCA 1B 10-54 page 3)

A research study is a study about a certain medical condition, or procedure, or effect of medication. It may be one of many different approaches to solving a problem that affects human beings.

People participate in studies to find cures for illnesses; to find better care; and, to battle an illness in which a person may have a particular interest, or indeed, may suffer from.

When considering whether or not to participate in any particular study, it is necessary to know that there may or may be direct benefits to you. There may be a benefit regarding a medical condition you may have, or, in some cases, you may be paid to volunteer. However, hand in hand with that, there may be risks and side effects when participating is a study.

There are many, many questions that a person should ask before participating in a study. Just a few are; "Who is doing the study and why?" "What tests and procedures will be done?" "What can happen to me good and bad if I participate?" "Will I be paid anything?" "Will I be told the results of this study?" "Is it possible I will receive a placebo?" "What happens if my condition gets worse?" (DVA ORCA 1B 10-54 page 11) These are just some of the questions that it makes sense to ask.

You should always make sure that there is comprehensive attention given to "Informed Consent", which is a point where you, as the participant, are given complete information about the study so that you can make an intelligent decision as to whether or not you should participate.

Finally, it is important to know who may see the results. Typically, the results will only be seen by researchers as part of the study. However, I have learned, especially in studies where you are paid, that the results may be sold; it is important that you know too whom the information might be given or sold.

Research studies are most important to mankind. We learn about diseases and quality of life. Further, you never know when a project you participate in may help you or someone in your family. However, as noble as this cause is, it is always important to be diligent in your research about the research.





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Here are five topics for research in education. The perfect gift for the college student wondering what to select as a topic, or the educational professional seeking to enlighten us with a breakthrough or two.

What nutritional elements elevate learning abilities?

Are there foods that aid in the educational process? Certainly there are foods to be avoided, such as an excess of sugar and the caffeine laden drinks that send my fourth grade students bouncing off the walls. There are the “New Age,” well intentioned, but ill informed folks, who would have us eat nothing but dandelion leaves. There are the hucksters promoting their “overnight weight loss/increased sex drive/mind calming/IQ enhancing wonder diets,” each bearing the disclaimer, “these findings are not substantiated by scientific research.” But is there any real scientific data out there? I’d be fascinated to learn.

What methods most greatly encourage elementary school students to read for pleasure?

What is the psychology behind the impetus some students feel, and some students will never experience? Is there a proven existent paradigm for greater success? What are the latest and most promising approaches? How do I break down the reluctant reader and infuse them with a least a cursory desire to read? All of these questions spark my intense interest.

Are newly arriving freshmen college students better or more ill prepared academically than 1966’s freshmen?

Educators decry the state of affairs of all things educational, and routinely proclaim a crisis is coming or already upon us. But just as every generation in America has resisted and maligned the favored music of their offspring, I suspect this educational outrage is equally ongoing and unending. Is there data supporting the claims that today’s freshmen are more ill equipped to deal with college life?

How does physical movement benefit brain development in elementary students?

I was amazed to learn of the correlation between regular physical movement and brain development in young children. What programs exist that would aid in my bringing movement - and by extension, greater brain development – to my students? What are the latest research findings on physical education’s impact on other areas of learning? What is the physiology involved?

How does art instruction influence other academic progress?

I infuse all my courses with art, and have found it tremendously helpful in capturing the attention of my students. I want to learn more about how art impacts student development, both to make myself better able to utilize this tool and to give myself greater justification for using it. I want to glean all the latest and most well documented research that supports my view that art instruction compliments all other subject lesson planning, captures the attention of a segment of students who would otherwise remain apathetic, and broadens the academic universe of all students.

As this is one of my own personal favorite topics, I'll throw in a thesis, free of charge.   “Art instruction in elementary school curriculums – often among the first targets of politicians seeking to balance budgets – is a powerful and practical educational tool, with far reaching and often underappreciated benefits.”

Possible subtopics include art as a means to reach at-risk and otherwise educationally challenged students; how art instruction gives students a welcome respite from more difficult subjects, re-energizes and makes them better able to focus; how art education compliments and augments standard educationally required subjects; statistical data suggesting (or proving) that students who receive instruction in art have higher grades and do better on standardized tests (assuming this is demonstrable). 

Let's see some data collecting out there!




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Citizens in Missouri will be voting November 7 to decide whether to amend the state’s constitution for medical reasons.
The vote in Missouri may have national implications regarding the future of stem cell research and its implications. Both sides of the issue have launched aggressive media campaigns regarding the issue, and politicians are choosing sides.
The question becomes what exactly does the amendment allow and disallow.
The specific wording of the ballot questions is, "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow and set limitations on stem cell research, therapies, and cures which will:
• ensure Missouri patients have access to any therapies and cures, and allow Missouri researchers to conduct any research, permitted under federal law;
• ban human cloning or attempted cloning;
• require expert medical and public oversight and annual reports on the nature and purpose of stem cell research;
• impose criminal and civil penalties for any violations; and
• prohibit state or local governments from preventing or discouraging lawful stem cell research, therapies and cures?"
Opponents claim that the amendment will allow biotech companies to promote human cloning in the name of research. One organization, Missourians Against Human Cloning, has a web-site and radio ads claiming that the language of the amendment is sufficiently vague as to allow cloning if corporations justify it as research.
Other opponents claim that the amendment is vague as to whether it is in support of stem cell research or not. Still others view the amendment as acquiescing the state’s responsibility to the federal government by saying Missouri researchers would be allowed “to conduct any research permitted by federal law.”
Proponents, led by the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, claim that the amendment is needed to make sure that politicians don’t take any action to prevent Missouri residents from accessing medical research completed with stem cells that results in new medical treatments.
The ads for the coalition feature doctors and prominent medical researchers discussing the types of diseases that scientists hope might be cured or at least treated due to stem-cell research. Specific diseases touted as targets for stem cell research include diabetes, Lou
Gehrig’s disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS), Parkinson’s disease, cancer, sickle cell disease and many others.
The coalition has enlisted the support of former Senator and Epicopalian Minister John Danforth as well.
In a statement released by the coalition, Danforth said, “I'm pro-life. During my entire career, I voted pro-life. I strongly support the Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative because it will save lives and because it respects the sanctity of life."
The issue has many complex sides that are side-stepped or addressed only by vagaries in the advertising. Danforth mentioned his anti-abortion stance, but did not discuss why that was pertinent to the amendment. The amendment does not limit the manner in which stem cells for research may be obtained.
Anti-abortion foes have at other times opposed stem cell research because stem cells can be obtained through aborted fetuses. The amendment does not address that issue.
Both sides also have made an issue of the discussion of human cloning. Opponents claim that the bill will allow or possibly even force government funding of human cloning. Proponents say the language of the amendment specifically forbids human cloning.
The amendment is a designed to define the state’s approach to a national issue aand will be decided Nov. 7.





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WordPress is a free, blog publishing platform that enables you to create a weblog on your website. This immensely popular open source blogging application is written in the PHP scripting language and backed by MySQL.

WordPress has evolved from a simple blog management application into a full content management system. Its features include link management, typographic filters, multiple authors, IP address blocking, and the ability to store a list of blog visitors.

While WordPress is a content management system like Joomla, there is a way to incorporate WordPress into your Joomla website so that you can access all of your blogs through Joomla. Importing WordPress onto a Joomla site requires a series of carefully executed steps.

This tutorial will walk you through two methods by which you can import Wordpress into your Joomla website. Here's how:

Step #1
First, you need backup your WordPress site so that you can be able to import it later. Simply use the backup manager included with WordPress.

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Once you have saved your WordPress site to your hard drive, you need to then install Joomblog. You can download the full Joomblog package from the link: extensions.joomla.org. You need to make sure that the package contains 4 files:

com_joomblog_2.2 RC4.zip (the main component)
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Now that you have downloaded and installed Joomblog, you need to click Components. On the drop-down menu, click Joomblog.

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Now all you need to do is select the WordPress file you backed up and click Import WordPress.

You can now view your articles by clicking Content by Section and then WordPress_Joomla.

And you are done!

Import Wordpress into Your Joomla Website using JD-WordPress
An alternate method for importing your WordPress site on Joomla is by using JD-WordPress. This is a Joomla component designed to integrate WordPress into Joomla

Step #1
First, you need backup your WordPress site so that you can be able to import it later. Simply use the backup manager included with WordPress.
Next, download and install JD-WordPress.

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You will then need to import the WordPress backup file you had saved earlier into the directory being used by Joomla.

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Once the WordPress backup file has been uploaded, you need to click Components. On the components menu, you need to then click JD-WordPress and then Manage.

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Alternative energy research in universities or with university and corporate partnerships has been very effective. Decades of biomass and tree research conducted together by Florida State University and Shell Energy corporation have resulted in the planting of the vastest "Energy Crop Plantation" in all of the US. Through alternative energy research on the university level, a plantation has been created that spans about 130 acres while being home to more than 250,000 planted trees including eucalyptus (which are non-invasive) and cottonwoods (native to the area) along with various row crops such as soybeans. This bringing together of "super trees" happened as a result of the University's alternative energy research with other parties including Shell, the Common Purpose Institute, US Department of Energy, and groups of sundry individuals who are interested in alternative energy research into energy sources that are not dependent on fossil fuels for our civilization's future. Alternative energy research undertaken by the University is focused on the creation of of biomass energy supplies from rapid-growth crops which is called "closed loop biomass" or just "energy crops". The research looks for ways to develop "power plants" like wood-fiber or wood-pulp providing plants; clean biogas for industries to use; plants like surgarcane that can be used for the development of ethanol; and crops like soybeans for use in biodiesel fuel production.

University involvement in alternative energy research also has a place at Penn State University. The alternative energy research here is focused on the development of hydrogen power, which is envisioned by many as one of the most practical alternative energy sources. Those who are doing this research at Penn State University believe that civilization is moving toward an economy that will be based on hydrogen fuel because of the need to reduce air polluting emissions while finding alternative sources of energy to that of petroleum to drive the engine of the United States. Hydrogen energy is clean burning and it can be endlessly renewed due to the fac that it can be taken up from water and crop plants. Hydrogen power is looked to as a sustainable energy resource and one that can be uncovered within the United States' infrastructure as the world's supply of affordable oil reaches its peak and then declines, driving up its cost. The University through its alternative energy research desire to further the commercial development of hydrogen powered fuel cells. These would be usable in conjunction with or in place of combustion engines to power our vehicles.

Not too long ago, President Bush announced his alternative energy initiative. He determined that the federal government would create five "Sun Grant" centers for concentrated alternative energy research. Oregon State University was honored by being made one of these centers. OSU has been allocated government grants of $2 million for each of the next four years so that it can pursue its alternative energy research. The Univeristy will be the leading center for researching alternative energy while it symbolizes the energy interests of the Pacific Islands, the United States' Pacific Territories, and nine western states. University President Edward Ray says, "The research being conducted through OSU's Sun Grant center will contribute directly to our meeting President Bush's challenge for energy independence." Those projects concerning alternative energy that the University's various teams of scientists are pursuing include figuring out how to efficiently convert organic materials like straw into sources for renewable biomass fuels and the study of how to efficiently get liquid fuel from wood fibers.




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Today's educators are bombarded with information from all sides about the latest and greatest research-based instructional techniques in teaching. With all these crazes about instructional methods and the confusion about which one really works and which one is a dud, no wonder our teachers are so exhausted! As charming and inspirational as all these latest claims and success stories seem to be, educators need to be careful when choosing and implementing a new or old "miracle" instruction method. There are things a teacher needs to do before making any big changes to their curriculum and instruction.

First things first, what supporting evidence is there? Educators need to use their resources wisely and take all initial information with skepticism. Before actually outright backing the "amazing" new research supporting a particular method, whether it be Indirect Instruction, Cooperative learning, etc..., educators must do their research. Talk to colleagues, look the strategy up online, check out education magazines and journals, and any other resource material available. Find out what evidence there is out there to support the research-based strategy. Furthermore, make sure the sources you are calling upon for information are reliable. Reliable sources offer reliable evidence, so seek out unbiased, professional resources. Weigh pros and cons, consistencies and inconsistencies, before making a decision on the strategy at hand.

After thorough research has been done, the next important question is: "How should the research-based program be implemented?" And "What methods does the research show to be most advantageous?" These questions' answers would most probably appear in your research since it was suppose to be incredibly thorough. If not, you'll want to look it up. Many teachers forget this step, and as Grassen states in the article "What Does It Mean To Be a Research-Based Profession" teachers simply aren't properly implementing research-based strategies are thus losing out on potential benefits of the programs. "Cooperative learning was designed to complement teacher-directed instruction by providing further opportunity for students to work together using what they have learned. In most schools today, cooperative learning is used to replace teacher-directed instruction and students are expected to construct their own knowledge working in groups." (N.d). Clearly, teachers need to put a great deal of thought into this step as improper implementation of the program can have catastrophic consequences on learners.

Read up on each research-based method, decide what sorts of lessons would benefit from their use, and which wouldn't. Talk to colleagues about what methods they use in the classroom, why, and how they implement them. Most of all, be aware of comparisons being drawn between different research-based strategies. Look for comparative studies as opposed to non-comparative studies. Comparative studies are more likely to give you accuracy in research. Educators need to look at the whole picture. How is class A using strategy A performing compared to class B using strategy B? How do these same classes perform after trading strategies? How is school A using strategy A performing compared to school B using strategy B? And so on...

Lastly, before implementing any research-based strategy, an educator should ask themselves "Am I biased?" Be sure to be honest with yourself. Try to go into deliberation with an open and unbiased mind. Take into account all reliable sources whether they are in-line with your initial beliefs or opinions on the strategy or not. Remain unbiased until the end. Your openness and willingness to learn can determine the accuracy of your research.

There are a great many research-based programs out there and being implemented everyday. Many of them just don't have the proper supporting research for an educator, especially a new and inexperienced one, to simply throw their weight behind. Don't ask your students to do homework without doing your own. Research your methods before putting them into practice. Find out what's behind them, what's supporting them, and how they should be used to the biggest advantage in the classroom. Without such information your newest instructional plan could be a huge failure. Don't follow fads and trends, look for rock solid evidence and implementation methods before making that big leap of bringing it into your classroom.

Reference:

Grossen, B. (n.d). What Does It Mean To Be a Research-Based Profession? Retrieved March 8, 2007, from University of Oregon, Eugene Website: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu

Northwest Regional Education Laboratory. (2005). Research-Based Strategies. Retrieved March 5, 2007 from, Focus on Effectiveness Web site: http://www.netc.org/focus/strategies/




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Almost every fellow teacher I know holds a part-time job to help make ends meet. They work at corporate retail giants, or tending bar (yes, a first-grade teacher I know told me she makes more in two nights of tending bar than in one week of teaching), or working the register at the supermarket. Little Miss Bartender is the exception to the low-paid, slightly-embarrassing, part-time work rule for most teachers.

It's a problem, especially considering the brutal work schedule most teachers are faced with on a daily basis. (If you doubt it, ask a teacher you know; the profession is not what it looked like from your desk in the 3rd Grade.)

One solution is online income for teachers. The market force trend lines are unmistakable: the internet is becoming the preferred first stop for information, especially of the "how-to" variety. Money spent online increases about 25% a year, according to bizreport.com, which predicts Europeans alone will spend more than $407 Billion in 2011.

A demand for "how-to" information coupled with a supply of how-to lessons written and produced by teachers equals opportunity. Teachers should naturally own the how-to online market.

They don't, right now.

One obstacle is a lack of ecommerce marketing knowledge among teachers.

They often need some "how-to" on taking advantage of the opportunity. This article is the first in a series of articles designed to serve as a source of helpful information for teachers who would like to earn money in a more creative, interesting and profitable way than working for a big box store, or delivering pizza, or even tending bar. Because those late nights at the bar can get really old.

Teachers who want an online income should learn basic marketing research first of all -- it takes ten minutes

Teachers who have some ideas for online how-to articles, ebooks or videos should first of all divine whether there is a searching, paying market for the product. Suppose I wondered if origami video lessons had any interest on the internet. How would I determine whether there really were an interest?

Using a simple, online keyword research tool, teachers who want an online income can discover about how many searches per day are made for a particular keyword. That tool is at http://tools.seobook.com/keyword-tools/seobook/

Open the keyword generator tool linked above in a separate browser window.

In the search field, type "origami." Or use your own search term. Perhaps "crayon resist art," or "how to draw anything," or any other potential topic for which you may consider creating and marketing an online, downloadable, how-to product (ebook, audio, video, etc.) for a mid-sized (or larger) online income.

The results will return a lot of information. I want you to focus on only one piece right now: the overall daily estimate. That number shows you, obviously, a (good) estimate of the total number of searches (at the main search engines) performed with that keyword in one day. For "origami," my research today (it will vary over time of course) showed about 2,418 "origami" searches are performed every day.

That tells me there's a high level of interest in origami.

It's an indication there could be a paying market for good, downloadable, online origami instruction at the right price.

This isn't the end of your market research, necessarily. But it does tell you whether the topic for which you are considering producing an ebook, audio or video for online income has any "buzz" online.

Try other keywords associated with the topic for which you are considering making a downloadable product. "Origami" has few related terms. But let's try "paper crane." I just ran it through the seobook tool. The number of daily searches is estimated at about 26. Not as good at 2,418. But, over time, it's not a bad number of searches. Twenty-six multiplied by 365 equals more than 9,400 searches per year.

Clearly, trying to market an ebook or video on "origami" in general is far preferable to "paper crane." That's a fact we couldn't have known without the valuable tool at seobook.com.

So teachers: here's your homework. Come up with a list of five to 10 how-to topics on which you could write or produce an ebook or video. Then run related keywords through the seobook keyword research tool. Choose two or three topics which are shown by the tool to have a high degree of interest. Then come back to this article and follow up with more information on how to market them.

Some of the lessons will include:
-How to make a .pdf book.
-How to choose a website host
-How to design a simple, one-page website to sell your product.
-How to keep your expectations realistic. You won't get rich quick. But you'll do better than working at a big box store. And maybe even better than tending bar.
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Patricia L. Sullivan, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs recently completed a study advancing a new model which predicts a nation's probability of accomplishing military objectives. Sullivan's research, reported in the June issue of the Journal of Conflict Resolution and by the UGA Office of Public Affairs News Service, found that since WWII major countries, including the United States, the Soviet Union, Russia, China, Britain or France, have failed in 39% of 122 military objectives against smaller, weaker nations.

Under a grant funded by the National Science Foundation and institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation Sullivan conducted research to explain the "circumstances under which more powerful nations are likely to fail and creates a model that allows policymakers to calculate the probability of success in current and future conflicts, "according to the UGA News Service.

Factors which Sullivan found important are the objective, the nature of the target, whether or not the target cooperates with the objective, whether the target or country initiating the action has allies, whether allies will intervene on either side, and the military strength or weakness of allies.

The factor most easily defined is the objective. The objective is the reason for military intervention. Objective, in Sullivan's model, is based on a continuum from "brute force" to "coercion." According to UGA News Service, the nature of the target is defined by the type of group which composes the target: guerilla, formal nation states, or terrorists. Examining these factors allows you to draw some conclusions about the odds of winning a military conflict.

Of the factors Sullivan identified the most important as whether the objective can be reached by military strength alone, or if target cooperation is essential in the military objective.

Sullivan explains that in the 1991 Gulf War Kuwait was a cooperative target. The citizens and government of Kuwait wanted the assistance of the United States. Driving out Hussein's forces was accomplished quickly and efficiently with the compliance of the nation of Kuwait.

Iraq has proven to be a different war story. Iraq did not invite the United States to enter their country. Although the United States entered on the stated premise of humanitarianism and a quest to end Hussein's reign of terror, that doesn't mean the U.S. was invited, and it doesn't mean the target is cooperative. The United States' objective to free the people of Iraq from the iron rule of Saddam Hussein and his Republican Guard was based on the plausible assumption that no human being wants to live in a state of suffering, euthanasia, and general brutality from a dictator. The United States government presumed the people of Iraq preferred freedom and democracy to the dictatorial, totalitarian government under which they lived. However, as a nation, Iraq has not proven cooperative to that objective.

Sectarian violence has kept the United States from meeting their military objective. Rather than welcoming international assistance in building a free nation, divided allegiances in the country have prolonged the military action. Many Muslim extremists view the United States as the face of the enemy, literally and spiritually. They continue to fight hard against governmental and social changes.

The lack of cooperation in Iraq is a huge indicator, according to Sullivan's model of the future of the war. It illuminates the need for target cooperation in military objectives. It does not, however, satisfy the question as to whether the probability of victory affirms or denies the call for military force to implement changes in the interest of humanitarianism.

Military force and humanitarianism, philosophically, should be mutually exclusive terms. However, often, in the face of brutality and oppression force is necessary to break the bonds of oppression. This creates a paradox which the United States government and citizens continue to grapple. It is, however, the same paradox that prompted the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary War.

Sullivan reported to the UGA news service, "We can try to use brute force to kill insurgents and terrorists, but what we really need is for the population to be supportive of the government and to stop supporting the insurgents. Otherwise, every time we kill an insurgent or a terrorist, they're going to be replaced by others."

Once Sullivan developed her model, she tested it and found that her paradigm was accurate in 80% of the conflicts she examined, according to the UGA news service. Her model was used to examine the current war between the U.S. and its allies, and Iraq. Extrapolating an end to the war in Iraq based on Sullivan's model, theUGA news service estimates that there is a 26% chance of victory, in a war that could endure approximately ten years. Sullivan points out that factions, insurgents, and covert allies, such as Iran and Syria, seriously undermine the U.S. objective in Iraq.

Sullivan's conclusions regarding the war with Iraq were reported by the UGA news service as follows:

"No one could have predicted exactly what would happen after we overthrew the regime of Saddam Hussein," Sullivan said. "But what my model could say was that if the population was not supportive of whatever new regime we put in power and the American strategic objective shifted from regime removal to maintaining the authority of a new government, the likelihood of a successful outcome would drop from almost 70 percent to just under 26 percent."

Sullivan's research and reporting prove timely as the fierce debate over whether to pull our troops out of Iraq rages in the United States. According to Sullivan, the chances for the successful establishment of a new government in a free and independent Iraq are slim, without the cooperation of the Iraqis and surrounding nations. The research, however, does nothing to discourage those who believe in the fight in the name of higher moral law and justice.

Sullivan's paradigm is helpful, but must be weighed against the one's acceptance of age old adage, "It's not whether you win or lose, but how (or why) you play the game." One factor that Sullivan's research did not address includes an equation which may never be quantified: How much is one life worth in the pursuit of freedom and justice for all?

Sources:

Fahmy, Sam. "UGA study finds that weaker nations prevail in 39 percent of military conflicts, UGA Office of Public Affairs News Service, June 11, 2007.

http://www.uga.edu/news/artman/publish/070611_Sullivan.shtml

http://www.uga.edu/intl/sullivan.htm

http://jcr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/51/3/496





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self directed 401k: 401k And Real Estate Investing - A Simple Wealth Strategy

Here's a simple strategy for wealth can be easily implemented using the IRA or 401K and, self directed 401k, real estate investments. Step one-Roll the funds into a separate IRA (individual retirement accounts) The first thing to do to join the IRA or 401K and investment property is to distribute their funds to self-IRA. This is just a regular IRA account managed by a company that helps determine what and where the money is specifically directed IRA invested.A Yes, also known as checkbook IRA allows funds to be placed in a bank account, giving more flexibility and liquidity "than the normal retirement accounts.



You can then use these funds simply write a check, the combination of your IRA or 401K and real estate investing.There are coming from different sources and suppliers of auto-MRK. Using the online resources to find assistance in locating them. One of them, highly respected by the combination of your IRA and 401K investment property Equity Trust Company. "Phase-determination of investment criteria, before starting to use an IRA or 401K and property investments and important to take into account its investment criteria.



What type of property investor you want to be? You have the temperament and financial resources to maintain ownership and rental, or better suited to quick turn real estate? We need to rehabilitate yourself, or at home is much more commensurate with their abilities and skills? "These issues are of vital importance, and the time to ask and answer before you start to use an IRA or 401K and real estate investing.There are many online resources that can help, self directed 401k, make these decisions.



I wrote another article titled" The best income opportunities, which can help you determine which type of investment is right for you. You can find the link below this article.Once define the nature of investment is right for you,, self directed 401k, you'll know which properties that meet the criteria, and you are ready to begin using your IRA or 401K and real estate investments. Step Three find a property that meets the criteria for investment is now time to search for properties that meet the investment criteria that you set for yourself.



When launches real estate investments, I would adhere to the precious small units (1-5 units). Leave large apartment and commercial properties, as long as you have your feet wet in IRA and 401K investing.Find real estate and, self directed 401k, earn a good real estate agent, who can help find properties that work for you. Determining the value of an investment property, in other words, less than retail. The purchase price is the key to success in this business, and create instant equity. Step Four - Let your manager to go early in the trading companies, which control MDR know your work and business.



They have a great interest in helping you succeed with the IRA or 401k and real estate investments. Use your knowledge and let Hold Your Hand in the first purchase made. They can help you avoid the landmines that have never seen otherwise.You must follow specific rules for IRA or 401K and real estate investments, and one that standard, that all amounts paid in connection with his property should, self directed 401k, come from a separate account. This means that all costs, however small, must be in writing, with their self-IRA checkbook.



In addition, the property must be bought, sold and supported through a Independent IRA.You seen from these examples that the legislation can be complex, but it is so complex that it must be allowed to interfere with investigations of this exciting and profitable investment niche. In the end, the combination of an IRA or 401K and investments in real estate, you can see their savings grow exponentially, thus avoiding the tax man bite.That with four simple steps for creating wealth through an incredibly powerful combination of your IRA or 401K and real estate investments.



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self directed 401k: What is the Safest Way to Rollover My 401k? Find Out the Truth Now

A friend of mine recently asked: "What is, self directed 401k, the safest way to rollover my 401k?" Being an expert on this subject, self directed 401k, recently, I question a lot. I decided to write an article on it save a bit 'of time. Instead of responding to each of them, I might refer to this article. I thought regular readers might be interested, as well.So goes.There are two types of operations that can be used to transfer funds from one account to another collection. These two operations are called transfers and remittances.



There are advantages and disadvantages of each type.Rollovers be used to finance short-term investments outside of retirement accounts. Although the deal has not been created specifically for this purpose is a legitimate, self directed 401k, movement, but the specific question followed.Here 'S in more detail what is the safest way to rollover my 401k retirement account to another should be approved? Transfer of funds is always safer for a series of refinancings reasons.When execution, the account holder must contact your financial institution today.



This institution must liquidate the account, write a check to the account holder. If the investments are low values, the inspection may be less than the account owner expected.The (CA) within 60 days to check-in, self directed 401k, other IRS approved retirement account. Exceeding the limit of 60 days, the total number of controls, including taxes on income, because if you recall, their contribution "to the charge. He lowered its revenue for the year in which the made.So contribution, which is the safest way for my 401k Rollover Ira? As I said, the transfer is more secure.



But if there is some short-term investments, I would do, especially if it is not allowed within the 401-K, U-turn is a variant, but the IRS allows only a penalty-free roll on any gear period.A 12 months, more secure, as are funds or other lands are transferred directly from one account to another. There are no restrictions on number of transfers to the account owner can do during the year, although question.What penalties.Here financial institutions may be applicable 'S other is the surest way to get into my 401k if you want to invest in real estate? Many people are interested in using their retirement accounts in real long-term investment.



However, few financial institutions will invest in real estate. As a rule, you need a account.Financial separate institutions that offer separate option allows holders of account to invest in tax breaks, notes, private and real estate. There are no laws prohibiting the IRS investments.Investing type of pension funds in stocks and bonds else.Now tradition little more than one thing, the answer to this demand, which is the surest way to rollover my 401k. Want to know more about how to earn more for their entry

self directed 401k: A Guide to the Disadvantages of 401k Plans That Are Not Fully Diversified

This article discusses the shortcomings of 401K plans that are not fully diversified. There are dozens of comparisons on the Internet that allow you to compare traditional, Roth, 401K and pension plans.But, whatever, self directed 401k, plan you choose, otherwise it could lead to the diversification lose.Investment advisers see danger in relation to 401k. Employers may offer employees stock options of the company, instead of the appropriate fees. It makes sense for the company, but not always employee.



When Enron went bankrupt, many workers have lost their entire retirement package, because their funds were invested exclusively in shares of the company. Not only the relevant input Enron used stock options, employees were invited to invest their contributions in company, like well.In other words, diversification.In 2008, significant changes in market values (which some scholars call "Crash" and others call "financial" crisis ") claimed that millions of people lose a lot of money.



Not all companies that have been raised business.So left some investors have begun to recover their losses. However, the incident or as you call it, is a real life example of one of several incidents 401k plans. Most manufacturers offer only vendors simply plan stockbrokers options.Most. This applies to financial institutions, but are not like ordinary banks . trustee or custodian accounts entirely unknown to investments outside the market.If Commissioner called and said that they are interested in using its reserves to invest in developing the shopping center manager can say that the type of investment is, self directed 401k, not allowed.



Although can not be solved by denying permission from the company laws.Another apply against the IRS to 401k, they are not diversified income decreases. You can lose money, but you can not realize its profit potential, either.Historically, average investment of stock market, self directed 401k, with a yield of 6-8% per year. These numbers will drop dramatically when in 2008 the average number a. bonds and treasury bills were considered the safest investments because they invest in the federal government.



However, the annual income of less than 2%. You can not become rich if you already bundle.You can avoid these defects, the choice 401k independent approach. This is a simple matter of finding a financial institution that allows such independent investing.With account can be fully diversified. You can still choose an action, but they must choose different, with different industries.You may also invest in the development of the center, the options. If residential real estate and many others who are not familiar with the investment , you can always learn from others.



There are many free online consultation. Some of the challenges and shortcomings we can not do wealthy, self directed 401k, .There 401k plans themselves. They only continue to grow and

self directed 401k: Get Better Returns With a 401K Rollover

Do you have a 401K plan at your current job? You have one of the earlier work? If yes, then you should consider using 401k retirement account rollover to manage their pension fund when you leave your work in progress for any reason.If is 401k and you are fired or quit your job,, self directed 401k, you have several options for what to do with their money. You can leave the fund with his former employer, when the fund manager continues to manage the account for you, you can move your new employer's 401k management company, you can cash out, pay fines and taxes, or may open a new IRA rollover 401k to manage themselves.



For various reasons, may be the best option to open a 401k rollover account.With labor market in a precarious position, self directed 401k, today, with the loss of jobs at its highest point, the ability to manage funds for retirement, if writing or the loss of jobs can mean the difference between the presence of secure pensions, and only a pastime of its funds. When you open an IRA rollover 401k account in a direct position themselves for control of investments, including investments in other parameters, which are not usually available through a rollover IRA from an employer plan.



A easy to open and Fund. This is only open a new account and the broker will provide ways to donate to his former employer or employers, to move the money in a 401k retirement account. With this new account, you can decide exactly what you want to invest in can also invest in things like individual stocks and ETFs, individual bonds, CDs, or you can invest in separate investment accounts. As a result, able to invest more in general, have greater opportunities to diversify their portfolios and investing in index funds males, as most employers offer.



You can easily transfer money from one mode to another to meet their personal investment strategies, rather than one of very few options. You can take advantage of changing market and investing in options, if you will, or raw materials and other vehicles through ETFs. Ability to increase revenue significantly increases a typical entrepreneur plan.By to transfer their retirement accounts, self directed 401k, in 401k rollover, rather than allowing companies to stay with a former employer's 401k investments, could mean the difference between a modest performance and productivity gains are more choices.



Using the URL IRA allows you to take control of your financial future in a way that is not available through traditional 401k account.By one of such high discount brokerage, bank, self directed 401k, accounts opened and the transfer of funds is very easy do. The choice of a discount broker to refinance 401k offers excellent quality of information to learn how to invest, and have many more opportunities to increase profits in your retirement

self directed 401k: Buying Real Estate in IRA - IRS' Rules on Self-Directed IRA

Searching for an investment company specializing, self directed 401k, in independent directors IRA authentic EstateMany not give investment advice. In this case, you should trust a company that will specialize in finding the right property for your portfolio. The company,, self directed 401k, which specializes in financing real estate are located in Vacaville, California. Bruce Bishop manages the company, said that most customers, self directed 401k, leaving the company, or planning retirement.



They are ready to take, self directed 401k, back the 401k into a new IRA account, but I have chosen the traditional route of investing in shares and mutual funds, which are traditional and Roth MRK accounts, self directed 401k, .IRS 'Complicated RulesThe IRS is one of the reasons that prevent l' adoption of real goods independent IRA investments on their own. This branch has a lot of rules regarding the use of real laughter estate.Patrick pension funds or IRA Resource Associates, said: "The most common question I've heard, I found a very good time, and I want to buy a share of my IRA, I have to do? " yes.



"It 'important to know that you can not buy property for personal use.The IRS allows you to use the land, provided that it is not in your IRA portfolio. Although you can not stay on the property, you can rent, lease and instead collected from his IRA retirement account. When the time came, you can take these successes, such as distribution. For even more complex, you can not rent a property of the spouses, ascendants or descendants, but you can hire brother sister.Regardless or if you want to use this wealth separate IRA real care in the home or commercial property, IRS says it's not really allowed to do with your IRA assets.



I can only say that I can do it! Consider options for making money in EstateMany real people assume that they need more money to make money on property with an IRA retirement account. This is not the case. Hugh Bromma says that those who use the settings in just a few thousand dollars. One option, which would give him the exclusive right to purchase property within a set period.Bromma explains: "Suppose that I, like your home and want to warrants in 60 days for $ 100,000. If not, then you will have the option of money, $ 1,000.



'm Looking for a buyer who will pay $ 150,000. Day 59, I say that you will perform this function and $ 100,000. The next day, to sell the property for 150,000 $. With $ 1000 from the IRA, I made $ 50,000 in the contract. "Rice believes that will have greater control over investment in real estate investments in the stock market. He says:" You can drive and look around, check the value of property through maintenance, good tenants and to anticipate market changes much more easy. When the basic points has been reduced by Alan Greenspan, is a good real estate market.



When the points of departure, we can see ahead. the case today, but will miss the internal market within 3 months, which gives you time to maneuver. "The use of investment Locator CompanyUsing investment will allow the benefit of the experts on their side. You can browse hundreds of properties and to choose the best." Accounts, get advice, you get an inch of investigation, "says Rice.Barnett offers homework, as far as possible. She says," Last year, proposals have been few in the house that I bought.



The seller must examine and decide what they will accept. Not always have the highest price. What worked for me was the fact that he has cash and can close the deal first. I looked at the property, inspectors to check. I went with them. I was on the roof with the inspector. "However, Bromma, practice making their own search sites in minority.He said:" Some say they want to go into real estate, but when they discover that it is real [LY] work, are not 'T. When I do workshops, probably 10 percent of people who speak the will to proceed in such investments.



They do not have sufficient knowledge of their investments. I, self directed 401k, prevent them from doing anything until they do their duty. "It will take time and effort to determine whether an independent real estate IRA is right for you to expand your portfolio. In some cases, people like Barnett, find this a cost-effective

self directed 401k: IRA Account - Your Ultimate Guide

Although individual retirement account or IRA was the most popular choice for retirement savings in the United States, many people begin to plan your retirement, and those who just opened his plan a few questions about the IRA. This article will give you what you need to know about it and tax advantages for retirement savings.In fact, there are different types of MDR, which can be self-employer or pension accounts provided. These include the traditional IRA Roth IRA, September IRA, Simple IRA and self IRA.



You can occur if you can make a contribution to your account, you have become. You should be aware that the Tax Reform Act of 1998, authorizations and permits to consolidate all their contributions and conversions.However not allowed to carve out a portion of their social security benefits and pensions to the Roth account. Allowed only to make a contribution that came from all types of income. Basically this is money that is reflected in your W-2 for each fiscal year. Important, however, that does not include the interests, welfare benefits, pension payments, capital gains, dividends and rental income.



Many financial advisers will tell you that it is better to save for retirement,, self directed 401k, which, however, no doubt. Now, it is necessary to reach a certain age, just to contribute to an, self directed 401k, IRA, if you have a tax base and subject to restriction of gross income. Although I am still studying and earning money through part-time work, you can start saving for their future, not just today.Because need to look closely at the restrictions imposed on contributions and your adjusted gross income (AGI) To be eligible to make contributions to a rollover of your Roth IRA and traditional pensions to reflect the AGI, which go beyond, you can always convert back to regular IRA.



The good news is that there are taxes, self directed 401k, and penalties that will incur because of this. You just have to make changes until October 15 next year. It 'important to remember, when it comes to repairs or modifications is that age is a factor, and your total income is the only aspect that has profound implications situation.When that contributed to their individual retirement account, you can use to send the keeper the funds for the purchase of these investments as securities and certain types of financial instruments of security.



It is important that you learn about permitted and prohibited assets.Some IRA custodians only going to traditional investment vehicles like mutual funds, stocks and bonds, while others believe in order to achieve higher returns from non-traditional activities, such such deductibles, self directed 401k, and market.You property should also be aware that your IRA can lend or borrow money, even if not personally, should provide a number and must only be ensured by investing in a pension fund known as the loan is not action.



Furthermore, they can not use your IRA as collateral for one of its

self directed 401k: Managing Your Money - Is A Registerd Investment Advisor Right For You?

When it comes to making investment decisions for retirement and / or other financial goals, many people have decided to hire a professional for assistance. Entrepreneurs in particular are discovering that they have no time to do the research and development skills quickly enough to meet their needs.After decide to go to a professional, the next step is to determine your style of investment to can determine what type of professional that best meets your needs. There are three basic investment styles: * Independent or directed: this man makes them convenient for investment decisions, you can look like stocks, bonds and real estate or other investment opportunities and confidence in their decisions.



* Verification: people with this orientation, the style of investment professionals who want money but also wants to maintain control of their investment opportunities and the execution and opinions. * Delegate: This style is preferred that the decision of the board to stay informed on status accountThere, self directed 401k, of different types of financial advisers, including financial advisers,, self directed 401k, stockbrokers, registered investment advisors (RIAs). RIA works well with a delegator "investors style.



As a general rule," delegates "have reached a point in their lives when they want the consultant to manage their own assets based on their lifestyle and financial goals. People who have left their jobs to become entrepreneurs often fall into this category, because they want to help you understand how to manage your company's 401k, for example. Sometimes the "self" and "control" investors may change their investment style after the change in market conditions, changes in financial position, or for other reasons, which require financial aid counselors.



RIAs as professionals specializing in the management of portfolios of financial securities. Usually, RIS requires a minimum account size of $ 250,000 to $, self directed 401k, 1000000 volatile assets to create an efficient portfolio. po 'd'aria is a central element on investment funds, pension plans and institutional clients. Others are in private practice and to provide customized services to invest in the people he trusts, and clients.An small Air offers investors the following benefits: * Full-time asset management, including the selection, purchase, sale monitoring, review and monitor the performance of the securities.



* Work experience and objective advice in financial matters. * Focus on high production values * Designing, building and implementing strategies to achieve their goals * The coordination of activities in pension management, trust and business through diversification without redundancy. * frequent communication of account and market information for periodic reports to measure progress against indices.Advisers active labor market, either alone, alone and a combination of fees and commissions. Fee Only Investment Advisors does not accept commissions and are not affiliated with the products or relationships with investment banking, self directed 401k, .



compensation is based exclusively on the fair market value of their portfolio management, rather than the number of transactions or types of investments. This type of compensation system ensures that the interests coincide with their advisor clients.AIR heavily regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S. [P]. leaders "always" and to maintain the asset management of $ 25 million or more are required by the SEC. If you choose to manage their investments, or entrust the management of a finance company, it is important that you have a consistent method to build their savings.



You should also do your own due diligence and research in all financial institutions, products and professionals who are considering team.To To Further information on investment advisers, and if they, self directed 401k, are properly registered, read the nominations, visit ADV WWW. adviserinfo.sec.gov.

self directed 401k: Save Money and Reduce Your IRS Bill With Simple Year-End Tax Tips

10 things taxpayers can do until 31 December 2008 to reduce the tax bill was due on 15 April 2009.In this economy in trouble, tax planning has never, self directed 401k, been more important, and small businesses, and people may start to cut taxes now, before the end of the year.It was a bad, self directed 401k, year for many and it is therefore important to use financial strategies that can help reduce the likely benefits from the IRS and to minimize tax liabilities. What am I doing as a tax resolution specialist to reduce the debt of the IRS score, which is essentially the implementation of financial planning in the opposite direction.



So I know how important it is to make people aware of their rights of taxpayers first, to avoid problems and keep money.For fiscal 2008 revenues and intelligent control of the deduction taxpayers can get help over a year bad . People should also take into consideration the maximum annual contributions to retirement accounts, with losses of capital gains, self directed 401k, in the long term to compensate for the long-term capital and taking advantage of popular tax breaks extended 2008.These days, no one can know for certainty that their future income will be the address or something like that, that financial markets will have.



Plus tax rules can change, especially with the new presidential administration and new Congress. Thus, the general rule is that the more prepared you are, the less likely that you will pay later when the debt collector comes.So start receiving the 2008 taxes ready with these simple tips, a tax that could help reduce stress and save money. 1. Accelerate your deductions in 2008. They want to consolidate their deductible expenses in 2008 if possible. For example, if you are the estimated costs of the income tax authorities of the Member, you can do, December 31, to be able to get a deduction (federal return) in 2008.



You can also charge these costs on your credit card (s) in 2008, enjoy a discount in 2008, although it will not pay for them until 2009.2. Deferring income in 2009 for non-payment of taxes in 2008. If you're self-employed or independent contractor (such as carpenter, electrician, plumber,, self directed 401k, psychologist, psychiatrist, chiropractor, doctor, etc.), it is now possible to work in 2008, but does not send invoices to customers on 1 January 2009. This is perfectly legitimate and not have to pay income tax until you receive a payment in 2009.



3. File your return on time,, self directed 401k, even if they have no money to pay the tax due. If they can not afford to pay taxes, you can file your return on time and save 25% of non-actionable in criminal law. What many people do not realize that the extension of the filing refers only inevitable, it is the extension of the payment, one extension of the deadline for file.4. Accelerating medical expenses. If you transfer your conclusions, there is a, self directed 401k, limit of medical expenses and may deduct the amount by which their medical expenses for the year exceed 7.



5% of adjusted gross income. So if you have any medical or dental procedure extended, now is the time to do so. You should not pay for them, you can put on a credit card and only pay the minimum balance on your credit card, but is unable to complete a full withdrawal was place.5 years. You pay extra this month, the value of the collateral. Make payment guides January to December, so that you can get to deduct that interest in 2008. 6. Pay your property taxes early. Pay property taxes due in 2009, the last day of 2008, to accelerate this deduction.



7. Loss of long-term capital can be used to offset capital gains in the long term. If you have a profit in the year and the losses now, you can use to cover loss of earnings. If you have lost more gains can be used only to cover the ordinary income of 300 a year. Please keep in mind that the unrealized (not sold) losses, particularly for retirement accounts are not deductible. 8. Contributions gift be used to reduce the tax liability. As for gifts, you can transfer up to $ 12K per person per year without paying gift tax on the amount of the subsidy.



If you are married, and his grandfather, who can give $ 24K per person in the department with a punch. In 2009, the exemption rises to $ 13K each. People aged 70

self directed 401k: Advantage of Rolling 401k to IRA - More Tips to Improve Your Financial Retirement Goals

There is no tangible benefit from 401k Ira? Well, let's look at the various retirement accounts available and the advantages of each. This should give the information you need to do AccountsTraditional IRA individual retirement decision.Traditional and 401k are similar. Contributions are made before taxes with the money, usually through a deduction from monthly salary, self directed 401k, . Any amount up to the maximum annual contribution reduces the taxable income of a person with equivalent amount.



For example, a person under the age of 50 making $ 60,000 could contribute up to $ 5500 in 2009. There, the tax base for 2009 will be reduced to $ 54,500, which is beneficial. When the person retires, the distribution of attention, are taxed as ordinary income. When we talk about current or future tax, there is no material benefit from 401k to IRA IRA accounts.Roth AccountsRoth slightly different. Contributions are taxed as ordinary income. Qualified distributions are not taxed, no matter how their investments.



Potentially, there can be a huge tax savings if you are wise to invest a maximum annual contribution, self directed 401k, to Roth and traditional accounts of the same. The maximum annual 401k contributions referred to above, which is an advantage for people who are approaching retirement age.In in recent years, we added a Roth 401k option. The maximum annual cost above. An employer can not pay contributions. Annual contributions are taxed as ordinary income. Taxed.In qualified distributions are not abstract, the material advantages of Roth 401k MRC is to reduce the taxes paid on investment and future profits.



If you expect to be in a lower tax bracket after retirement, the traditional accounts of a better choice. But if you make a wise investment accounts Roth, of course, the best name would be curious choices.Self AccountsYou of material benefits Ira 401k accounts that are truly independent. I never, self directed 401k, thought of an independent approach. Most financial, self directed 401k, institutions do not allow, especially since the documents of the institutions, by contrast, is more often applied complicated.



Those option for separate high fees, which will allow you to have complete control of where to invest their money for pensions. But if it's just a little 'shopping around, you can find suppliers and annual fees and reasonable to apply the transaction cost advantage that they are working to drive low-cost investment associated with the various investment opportunities to their provision. Most agencies limit their opportunities in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and other earners.



As for most of us know our money is not very safe in the stock market. I hope to recover some losses in recent months.If So, now it's time to enter the market and to develop something really pays.Now you learn more about the advantages of an IRA 401k want to know more about other investment opportunities. Worth

self directed 401k: Tips For Successful 401k Investing

You know that investing in your 401K is vital for its continued financial support, but can confuse the investment opportunities, self directed 401k, and many alternatives available today. If you are in a quandary on how best to invest their 401K, these simple tips will help you make an informed decision and avoid mistakes.Always investment pools that want to diversify your portfolio, because it will minimize the hazards. Investment funds offer several different options for, self directed 401k, investment and personal financial adviser can help select those that best meet your investment needs.



When you meet with them, they should invest in a separate IRA, which allows you to spread your investments as shown fit.Always try 401K to increase investment horizonsby do good research. It may be easier to invest their money in local or national markets, but if you do, you may lose investment unexpected, since the overall diversification of investment has been shown to increase the investment portfolio to 30 percent. Intelligent and sensible strategy is to invest about 30 percent of its assets in international companies, if you feel more comfortable doing so.



Think carefully before you invest your retirement savings in the stock ownership, self directed 401k, of companies. While the investment may seem, self directed 401k, like a win win, but do not forget what has happened with certain holders of shares of Enron, after the collapse of society. Invest part of your money in shares of their companies, about 10 percent, should be sufficient, and ensure their safety 401K, where the value of the shares in turn for the worse research. And always try to be aware of possible hidden costs.



Most schemes sponsored by investment firms do not include hidden fees, but there are others who do, and it is important to know if you have one of them. Another important point is whether your plan, like most, does not have mutual funds. If not, then you need to be very cautious when it comes to 401K investment in order to avoid accusations of investments, and then retire. Always remember that big is not always better. Believe it or not, investing in smaller companies generally yields a higher return on investment in a large stock of the company.



This is due to the fact that many investors focus on high growth in PAC funds. Diversifying the portfolio, you can invest in growth companies, as well as those covered by the S & P, and offer a wide range of retirment account invested most.And when you need to remember that the decisions taken final shape of the future when These decisions invesmtent. Even if the output, it seems to be light years from Earth, it is never too early to start investing in your 401K. Retirement should be the time to relax and enjoy the benefits of the life of hard work and smart financial strategy.



Reasonable investment of your 401K today, will help achieve the goal of building a more secure financial future.

self directed 401k: The Best Way to Rollover a 401k - What Are Your Options?

If you change jobs or simply in search of higher returns, must know the best way to 401k rollover. If you make a mistake, you can not ask "do more". IRS, that does not forgive. Here are the most important fund suggestions.Transfer InsteadThis be confusing for you. There can be many things that happen, especially if you change jobs. Terminology can be a source of confusion.Technically speaking, the operations of deposit, including you, as the average person. Any investments in your retirement, self directed 401k, account will be liquidated and verification which is paid directly to you.



This means that you are responsible to find your new account and deposit the check within 60 days pass.If can not find new suppliers, to lose control or do not meet the deadline for any reason, check the amount must be including income you earned during the year and may be taxed. Thus, the best way to 401k rollover is the transfer of funds from one organism to another. There is less room for error.Consider human DirectingIf free time to make changes, or if you are looking for higher returns, should consider a separate investment.



The Independent or self-managed accounts held by a financial institution, but it is decided that the investments do. Stocks and bonds are only two options we have for our accounts.They retirement may be the most common, but not the highest income. Many of us agree that the best way to 401k rollover is the transfer of funds in a separate account and start earning more. Options such as tax liens and notes of the buildings have the opportunity to earn even more shares, bonds or bank CDs. They are actually safer in terms of investment properties, rather than only exists paper.



Compare ProvidersRemember there are many players in financial markets. Most people are honest and legitimate. But if you learn anything from Bernard Madhoff is that not everyone can be trusted. In a separate account, you can control investment, self directed 401k, in detail. Learn how you are going to receive and what they are investing in.In also explore the best way to rollover 401k, you should learn to compare the costs of suppliers. You can start with selecting the financial institutions, self directed 401k, that offer separate accounts with seniority favorable tax bills were legalized 1974.



Get NeedThere by hundreds of experienced investors who are willing to help beginners learn to avoid mistakes investments, self directed 401k, .Real identify common and potentially lucrative, for example, is a market that allows high profits while learning how to avoid swampland.Now know more about the best way to rollover 401k, it's time to move on to learn the basics of investing. Enjoy what you're there and get the help

401k rules and IRA

No matter how long you've been working at a job, chances are you've had the opportunity to start putting money into a retirement fund. You can usually do so from the time you begin. You need to learn all about the IRA Rules/401k Rules that are involved before you sign up to invest a single penny. If you don't understand information that you get about these plans, ask your HR person before making any final decisions.

Three kinds of individual retirement accounts or IRA's exist. Any of the 3 has it's own plus and minuses. Traditional IRA's were the first IRA's created and are the most common. With this kind of account, your savings may be taxed but not necessarily. It all depends on your situation. It's always best to check with your plan administrators for full details. You can feel safe knowing that the money you contribute won't be facing income taxes, though.

In 2009, you'll be able to put $5,000 from your earnings into your traditional IRA. You've got to be under 70 to add funds from your income and you must have taxable income to contribute to the account. IRA limits and 401k limits change each year, so take advantage of it. Your income is deemed as salaries, bonuses, wages or other forms of income like tips. You can't contribute with stock dividends.

Those are the golden rules to know about IRA's. Of course when money's concerned, there are always a long list of rules and restrictions. To find out all about your restrictions, speak to the plan administrator. Your 401k account is subject to some rules, as well. For this years 401k limits, you can't add more than $49,000 to the 401k account.

The cash you add to your 401k account through your paychecks is immediately vested to you. You won't lose this money any time for any reason. It's good to know that no matter what you do, this can't be taken from you. Even if you quit without giving notice, you will still have your full account to take with you. Money that your corporation adds to the 401k, though, is different. They dictate their own vestment calendar and they'll tell you all about their plan before you are signed up and contributing.

If you're in need of money there are 401k loans available. 401k loans are for the most part a bad idea and should be avoided. There are a number of implications, so proceed with caution when considering borrowing against your 401k retirement plan.

Watch for paperwork when you leave your current employer. This is when you really need to read the small print on the contract. Your rules and regulations can jump up and bite you if you're not paying attention to them, at this time. When you remove the funds from your 401k, you are going to have to be careful. First of all, you have to take the funds out which is highly unfair to you, especially if you were wrongly let go from your position.

If you transfer companies, you will be hearing from the 401k plan coordinator. You need to pay attention to everything you're told in writing or verbally. This is the part where you can make or break your retirement fund. If you get the money from your 401k account given to you directly and the name on the check is your own, you're going to automatically lose 20% of the fund, no question. If you decide to roll the money over to an IRA, you'll spare yourself this loss.

Get the check written out to Administrators plan for the IRA and not to waste this precious your account. Take the money into an IRA within 60 days of receipt of the check and you will be protected from losing money as well. Take care of your retirement fund and who will take care of you. Make sure you know all the rules before making changes.