MMM-158: Avoiding the Cartel
HR 1207 is moving! Word of the Week: Cartel. Should you invest with IFA? Warren Buffet. Buying Puts on FAS.
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Topics in this week’s show include:
- HR 1207 is up to 162 co-sponsors. Make the Fed Cartel more transparent.
- MMM Word of the Week: Cartel
- Email from Ed that I answer on this show:
Hi Paul,
I’m a long time listener to your podcast. Thanks for putting out such great shows.I’m looking for a place to set up an IRA account and transfer my old 401-K plan. I looked at IFA’s web page and I have a couple questions.
1. In the unlike event that IFA goes belly up will my investment be protected?
2. Why should I go to IFA instead of signing up with a better known company like Merrill Lynch (yes they’re still around offering IRAs) or directly with Vanguard and cut out the middleman?
Thank you
Ed - REHAB: I take you on a tour of IFA.com/Step1
- GURU: Warren Buffet says buy index funds.
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- My Active Investment Relapse: Puts on FAS.
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