One of the things that has become rather apparent as we’ve muddled through this recession, caused by a financial crisis, is that the system is designed to protect big financial institutions, and does very little to protect ordinary consumers who are often caught in the crossfire — even if they are doing what they’ve been told is the “right” thing to do. Retirement expert Jane White offers a historical view of the financial situation, as well as insight into what you can do to shore up your own retirement, in her forthcoming book, America, Welcome to the Poorhouse: What YOU …read more

Not too long ago, I was introduced to Lending Club. I find it an intriguing way to invest, and have enjoyed buying a few notes. While P2P lending isn’t for everyone, I think that there are benefits to the process for those who are interested in helping others while making a return — as long as they can stomach the risk that comes with such an investment.
Funding an IRA through Lending Club
I was interested, therefore, to learn that Lending Club now offers an IRA option. You can fund a retirement account through Lending Club. Here is something from an email …read more