Archive for July, 2006

Are there any retirement plans not connected to the stock market?

Saturday, July 22nd, 2006

Happy Senior asked: I am interested in finding a legitimate retirement plan that is not connected to the stock market. I already have an IRA and I just wonder if there is anything else available to limit risk from the stocks. I am also aware of forex ira’s and bonds but Im looking [...]

Retirement planning for American expats?

Saturday, July 1st, 2006

rambling vine asked: When Americans live in other countries (and work for foreign companies), what do they do for retirement planning?
The U.S. has tax treaties with many countries that avoid double taxation on incomes up to (about) $80,000, so assume it is one of those tax treaty countries.Leo