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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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Industry expects more DIY investors over the next 12 months

(PRWEB UK) 1 October 2011

New research* from Legal & General Investments, one of the UK’s largest investment providers, reveals that more than half of IFAs (57%) expect to see a rise in DIY investors in the next 12 months. The findings come from Legal & General Investment’s What Matters Investment Index which investigates IFAs views of the market over the coming year.

When asked how RDR would affect consumers’ investment behaviour, more than half expected an increase in DIY investors. Of those, 62% believed that the likely outcome from this development would be an increase in the number of providers offering direct to consumer products/solutions.

Not surprisingly almost a third (32%) of IFAs are pessimistic about the increase in DIY investors, stating that they expect their business to suffer. Eight in ten (79%) IFAs thought consumers would end up with unsuitable investments products with 28% anticipating the move to DIY investing would create more complaints to the FOS.

Simon Ellis, Managing Director, Legal & General Investments, said:

“With the impending changes to the provision of advice under RDR it is no surprise that IFAs are expecting to see more DIY investors enter the market. However, one can understand why they are guarded over whether clients will make the best decisions.

“Personally I would not be surprised if private investors turn to the internet more as the place to research and buy funds. The challenge for providers and advisory firms is to decide whether they wish to participate in this developing market, and if so to ensure consumers make well-informed decisions.”

The Legal & General Investments What Matters Investment Index aims to investigate the future expectations of the intermediary market.

Media Enquiries:

Izabella Siemicka

PR Manager – Investments

020 3124 2092

Izabella.Siemicka(at)lgim(dot)co.uk

*All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 195 IFAs. Fieldwork was undertaken between the 6th and the 16th of May. The survey was carried out online.

Notes to Editors:

The information contained in this press release is intended solely for journalists and should not be relied upon by private investors or any other persons to make financial decisions.

1)    LGIM manages £362 billion in assets for more than 3,000 clients as at June 2011.

Registered Office: One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA

Registered in England 1009418.

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The Business Finance Store Looks at Celebrity Business Failures and Helps Businesses Know When to Call It Quits: Is the Kardashian Komplete Collection Next?

Funding Is Available

Fountain Valley, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

In case the Kardashian brand isn’t popular enough, Kardashian fans and fashionistas alike can purchase garments from the new Kardashian Komplete Kollection clothing line at Sears stores. The recently launched line features garments such as figure-hugging stretch dresses and jump suits. Hopefully this line will not face the same fate as the failed Kardashian Kard, a pre-paid card that was taken off the market in 2010. While the future of this clothing line is unknown, history shows that just because a business is headed up by a celebrity does not guarantee its success. In a recent blog post “Remember Kanye’s Fashion? Didn’t Think So: Failed Celebrity Business and When to Call It Quits,” the Business Finance Store looks at some failed celebrity businesses and draws out lessons for small business owners to know when to close up shop.

To some it may seem that a celebrity product line or business would be a guaranteed success; however, this is not always true. Businesses fail for a variety of reasons. If the idea is not right, the product is not strong enough or the demand is not there, then not even Jennifer Lopez can sell it. It is necessary to know when to close a business to avoid even greater loss. Read more about how to know when to close a business to prevent further loss at the Business Finance Store’s blog.

The Business Finance Store is a business financing and consulting firm that offers customized Business Financial Solutions. Seasoned professionals offer assistance in a variety of financial solutions to help small businesses succeed such as: Business Financial Solutions, Legal Solutions, and Accounting Solutions.

The staff at The Business Finance Store understand that starting and growing a business is an exciting time. They keep it exciting by taking care of some of the most difficult aspects, by providing legal advice, helping with vital responsibilities like accounting & bookkeeping, and by obtaining business finance. They can quickly and easily guide entrepreneurs through many different complicated processes, and put them on the path to success.

For 10 years The Business Finance Store has been helping startups and other small businesses legally structure their companies, find the right franchises, get the funding they need, and to achieve the American Dream of owning their own successful business. Since expanding nationwide in 2007 they have helped thousands of companies and have funded over $ 60 Million in business credit lines, not including SBA loans. The Business Finance Store sees limitless potential in the current climate, and looks forward to many strong years of growth to come. Take some time to review their services, and give them a call.

For more information, or a free, no-obligation analysis of your business needs, visit The Business Finance Store, visit http://www.businessfinancestore.com. A member of their professional staff will contact you to discuss your business’ short and long-term goals. Whatever you need, The Business Finance Store is there.

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