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Next Generation Trust Services Points to Continued Strength of Real Estate Investments in Self-Directed IRAs as Basis for Speaking at REIA NYC on 3/14

Jaime Raskulinecz

Roseland, NJ (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

The ongoing uptick among investors making real estate investments through self-directed IRAs has the staff at Next Generation Trust Services very busy. The third-party administrator of self-directed retirement accounts, located in northern New Jersey, has joined and supports several real estate investment associations (REIAs) in order to educate investors and their advisors about these types of real estate transactions. Founder and CEO Jaime Raskulinecz says that although self-directed retirement accounts have been around since the inception of IRAs in the mid-1970s, this retirement savings strategy is still a mystery to many.

“We have stepped up our support of REIAs in 2012 because of the continuing strong level of inquiries at our office about making real estate investments through self-directed retirement plans,” said Raskulinecz. “The REIAs provide a great service to experienced and novice real estate investors through education, networking opportunities, and connecting them with mentors or access to valuable resources.”

Next Generation Trust Services provides account administration and transaction support for self-directed IRAs (traditional and Roth), SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Health Savings Accounts, and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. These accounts enjoy the same tax advantages as regular IRAs and the investment decisions are made strictly by the account holder.

Raskulinecz noted that the bulk of the transactions managed by Next Generation Trust Services are related to residential and commercial real estate; self-direction allows for a broad array of alternative investments including mortgages, unsecured loans, precious metals, commercial paper, and private placements.

Supporting and Educating Real Estate Investors

Real Estate Investment Associations provide networking, business-building, legislation leadership, and education. In general, these associations and investment clubs are chapters of the National Real Estate Investment Association and serve individual real estate investors and related businesses. Next Generation Trust Services has joined six REIAs in New York and New Jersey: Long Island Real Estate Investors Association, Real Estate Investors Association of New York (REIA NYC), Metropolitan REIA, New Jersey Real Estate Investors Club, Tri-State Mixer, and Mid-Hudson Valley Real Estate Investors Association. Most are members of the National REIA. The organizations’ meeting schedules are posted on the Next Generation Trust website, http://NextGenerationTrust.com, for those at which one of the firm’s representatives will attend.

On February 8, 2012 the company’s marketing assistant, Jared Lopez, will attend REIA NYC’s general meeting; the presentation topic will be “Do You Have the Right Kind of Entity Structure for Your Real Estate Deals?” Lopez will be available to answer questions attendees might have about self-direction as a retirement strategy, and to explain how to make real estate investments through an IRA. CEO Raskulinecz is scheduled to speak at the March 14 meeting on “Why Real Estate Investors & Professionals Need to Know about Self-Directed Retirement Plans.” REIA NYC meets at the New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan on the second Wednesday of each month.

“Real estate will always be a popular investment,” said Raskulinecz. “For those savvy investors who are already know and understand this type of investing, doing so through a self-directed IRA can be a more aggressive way to build an eclectic and more lucrative retirement portfolio,” she added. For more information about real estate investing through self-directed retirement accounts or any of the many other allowed alternative investments, contact Next Generation Trust Services at Info(at)NextGenerationTrust(dot)com or (888) 857-8058.

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Generation Opportunity Reacts to December Jobs Numbers: National Unemployment Levels Remain Above 8 Percent for 35 Consecutive Months

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Washington, DC – (1/6/12) – Generation Opportunity President Paul T. Conway, former Chief of Staff of the US Department of Labor, responds to the December 2011 jobs numbers report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

“Young Americans can no longer wait and trust that change will come. With so many individuals needing to settle for less than satisfying employment opportunities and delaying major life decisions, today’s unemployment numbers offer little hope. Young people need real full-time job opportunities – challenging and satisfying jobs that launch them into their careers.

Unfortunately, they are now being told that there is a new picture of success that should be sufficient to them – one marked by short-term fixes, internships, mentorships, and multiple part-time jobs. Young adults know the difference between substance and spin, and they do not want to be told to settle.

“If our nation’s elected leaders want to show true empathy for those without jobs and have a real impact, they will stop pretending they have any expertise with job creation, admit their job-killing policies of over-regulation and increased taxes are the true barriers to youth employment, and step back and let private employers do what they do best.”

December’s 8.5% overall jobless rate fails to reflect the significant and ongoing challenges faced by young Americans. Hidden behind the numbers is the fact that many Americans have either accepted short-term, seasonal work or simply given up looking for work and are therefore not factored into the unemployment rate.

Bloomberg news reported last month that the November 2011 jobless rate was partly due to “a 278,000 gain in employment at the same time 315,000 Americans left the labor force” while the labor participation rate “declined to 64 percent from 64.2 percent.”

In addition, Bloomberg noted that a temporary bump could also have been attributed to seasonal considerations because “employment at service-providers increased 126,000, including a 50,000 gain in retail trade at companies hired for the holiday shopping season. The number of temporary workers increased 22,300.” November and December are months that typically see the heaviest amount of part-time, seasonal hiring as retailers and other businesses gear up for the holiday season.

Generation Opportunity commissioned a poll with the polling company, inc./WomanTrend (April 16 – 22, 2011, +/- 4% margin of error) and select highlighted results for all young Americans ages 18-29 appear below:

Dissatisfaction with Current Level of Employment and President Obama’s Handling of Unemployment:

    43% are not satisfied with their current level of employment.
    Just 31% of 18 – 29 year olds approve of the President Obama’s handling of youth unemployment.

Delayed Dreams Resulting from a Poor Economy:

    77% of young people ages 18-29 either have or will delay a major life change or purchase due to economic factors:

o    44% delay buying a home;

o    28% delay saving for retirement;

o    27% delay paying off student loans or other debt;

o    27% delay going back to school/getting more education or training;

o    26% delay changing jobs/cities;

o    23% delay starting a family;

o    18% delay getting married.

Leaders In Washington, D.C. Fail to Reflect Interests of Young Americans:

    69% say the current leadership in Washington fails to reflect the interests of the younger generation.
    Only 36% believe there is the right leadership in Washington.
    61% indicated that a candidate’s positions on issues and record in office will be more important than charisma and likeability when they cast their vote for President in 2012.

Government Spending and Economic Opportunity:

    76% of overall Millennials would favor a decrease over an increase in federal spending from its current level if given the chance to set America’s fiscal priorities.
    69% prefer reducing federal spending over raising taxes on individuals in order to balance the federal budget.
    59% of overall Millennials agree the economy grows best when individuals are allowed to create businesses without government interference.
    53% of overall Millennials agree if taxes on business profits were reduced, companies would be more likely to hire.

2012 – What Would Make Young People More Likely To Vote?

    When asked, “Which, of the following, would make young people more likely to vote?” – young Americans indicated:

o    66% Facebook Message Reminder

o    58% Text Message Reminder

o    38% Email Reminder

o    28% Public Service Announcement

o    13% Phone Call

ABOUT GENERATION OPPORTUNITY

Generation Opportunity is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c)(4) organization that seeks to engage everyone from young adults, to early career professionals, college students, young mothers and fathers, construction workers, current service men and women, veterans, entrepreneurs and all Americans who find themselves dissatisfied with the status quo and willing to create a better tomorrow. Generation Opportunity will continue to engage young Americans on issues that impact their lives and the nation as a whole and encourage them through both social media and grassroots organizing to become more civically engaged and make their voices heard.

Generation Opportunity operates on a strategy that combines advanced social media tactics with proven grassroots tactics to reach young Americans 18-29. The organization’s social media platforms – “Being American” on Facebook and “The Constitution” on Facebook – have amassed a total fan base of more than 2 million. Both pages post links to relevant articles and reports from sources ranging from the federal General Accountability Office (GAO), to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Brookings Institution, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Heritage Foundation.

Read about Generation Opportunity at http://generationopportunity.org/; visit “Being American” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BeingAmerican, and “The Constitution” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheConstitution.

For our Spanish-language page – Generación Oportunidad – visit http://generationopportunity.org/espanol/..

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New Pop Princess Lea Marie Aims To Follow The Career Succession Of Madonna For Today’s Generation Z

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2008

From candy apple lips to pleated miniskirts to side-propped berets, sixteen-year-old Lea Marie has a style of her own in a sea of recording artists. But style alone is not the element that continues to ignite interest from some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the music industry. “Lea Marie’s got it all – the voice, the songs, and the look,” states Jason Blume, an industry veteran and songwriter for artists such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys. “I’ve worked with countless songwriters and have rarely found any who show as much talent and promise…”

Trained in dance at three years old and classical piano and guitar since the age of 10, Lea Marie advanced quickly and was labeled a musical prodigy before her career even began. Today she is a singer, songwriter, and one of the youngest producers in the business. On May 20, 2008, she will share her talent worldwide with the release of her self-titled debut, “Lea Marie.” Five of the album’s tracks, “World of Wonders,” “Your Brother’s Girl,” “The Player,” “Alex,” and “Memories,” are currently available for preview on Lea Marie’s website and her MySpace and YouTube pages. The single, “World Of Wonders,” is currently debuting across several internet channels including Facebook, Reverb Nation, Imeem, Pure Volume and YouTube.

The encouraging response is partially due to Lea Marie’s review by Music Connection Magazine. In October 2007, the publication named “World of Wonders” and “Your Brother’s Girl” the “#1 Pop Demo of 2007.” “Hard to imagine a package that’s tighter than this one,” wrote Music Connection. “In every way, 16-year-old (Lea) Marie’s music and visual presentation are commercially viable.”

For Lea Marie, positive feedback and career-building reviews are simply the results of a lifetime of hard work. “Music has always been a part of me,” says Lea Marie. “I’ve been a singer from the time I could walk.” The performer’s talent was initially recognized in 2001 when, at 8 years old, Lea Marie was chosen for the role of Shirley Temple and danced alongside tap-legend Gregory Hines in Showtime Network’s feature film, “Bojangles.” One year later, Lea Marie appeared in the starring role of Baby Jane for the world premiere of the musical, “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?”

This year, Lea Marie is set to make her mark as a viable asset to the music industry. In a business so fiercely competitive, “Lea Marie’s talent and work ethic put her at the top of my list of teen singer/songwriters most likely to succeed,” states John Braheny, author of “The Craft and Business of Songwriting.” Fortunately, Lea Marie seems to have it all figured out… and she has the accolades to prove it. For more information on Lea Marie, visit her website at http://www.leamariemusic.com or at Lea Marie’s MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/leamariemusic.

Media inquiries: contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions at 323-806-0400 or chip @ mileshighproductions.com.

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