Staring down the yield curve
For the time being, uncertainty will probably hang around like a dark cloud over markets. But that doesn’t mean you should head for the hills. The global economy has started to stagger. Earlier this week, the U.S. stock market tumbled after a historically reliable predictor of recessions flashed a warning signal. Some of the world’s […]
How the new tax law affects individuals and small business owners for 2019
Learn how the the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect individuals and small business owners in 2019, with a special emphasis on retirement planning.
Getting ready for the next recession
It’s only natural to talk about what might be ahead for markets and the economy. We’re currently living through one of the longest economic expansions on record (120 months and counting). This means looking ahead to the next recession. A recession, sometimes called a “contraction,” refers to a decline in economic activity and is, unfortunately, […]
High income? You may still be unprepared for retirement.
Even if you are nearing retirement and have a large 401(k) or IRA balance, you may not have as much money as you think. Lots of people don’t realize that they owe taxes on their accumulations. You have benefited throughout your investing years by not having to pay taxes on contributions into traditional 401(k) plans […]
Financial Advisor Magazine names Azzad in 2019 RIA Survey and Ranking
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (July 18, 2019) – Azzad Asset Management has been named in Financial Advisor magazine’s 2019 RIA Ranking. The report is an annual survey that ranks registered investment advisors (RIAs) based on percentage growth in assets from the previous calendar year and is the premier industry ranking of independent RIA growth. FA’s RIA […]
Investing in the age of trade wars
A trade war between the United States and China broke out earlier this year, and markets responded with sometimes dramatic results. Rising tensions between the two largest economies in the world has led some to suggest that investors are about see the end of a decade-long bull market in stocks. Watch to hear portfolio managers […]
Preparing for the next recession
We’ve been talking a lot around the office lately about the next recession and how to prepare our clients for that eventuality. It’s part of our job at Azzad, making sure we’re looking ahead to the next big thing or market-moving event. And it’s only natural to talk about what might be ahead because we’re […]
Qualified Retirement Plans
Small business owners and sole proprietors have many needs, and one of the biggest needs is retirement. Studies show that many Americans are likely not saving enough. They’re also paying more in taxes than they would if they used a qualified retirement plan.
How to avoid this common IRA rollover mistake
The once-per-year limit on IRA-to-IRA rollovers is a terrible trap for unwary taxpayers. It’s easy to fall into, but also easy to avoid. Here is the rule: If you receive a distribution from an IRA, you cannot roll that distribution over into any IRA if the distribution is received by you less than 12 months […]
Top three reasons to hold a vacation home in an LLC
If you’re in the market for a vacation home, an LLC could be a smart way to own that property. An LLC, or limited liability company, provides the tax planning and ownership flexibility of a partnership along with the liability protection of a corporation. In most states an LLC can be formed for non-business purposes, […]
