Later-in-Life Benefits to Self-Directed IRAs
Self-Directed IRAs are a great way to save for retirement. These accounts allow you to invest in a variety of assets, including real estate, precious metals, and private businesses. In […]
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The Gold IRA: Managing Risks, Maximizing Benefits
Investing in precious metals has been around for a while. In fact, many people have considered it a reliable strategy for diversifying one’s portfolio and hedging against economic uncertainties. A […]
Learn These Key Self-Directed IRA Investment Options
Retirement investing doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. In fact, there are some key Self-Directed IRA investment options that can help you reach your goals. Whether you’re looking for […]
Estate Planning with a Self-Directed IRA
Self-Directed IRAs are a great way to take control of your estate planning and secure your financial future. Investing through these accounts allows you to diversify your portfolio and put […]
Does Your Self-Directed IRA Require a Financial Advisor?
Read enough articles here at American IRA and you might see us recommend speaking some things over with a financial advisor. “Wait,” you might think—“isn’t a Self-Directed IRA administration firm […]
Self-Directed IRA Prohibited Transactions Made Simple
Prohibited Transactions Made Simple Here at American IRA, we often get asked about what kind of prohibited transactions are allowed in a Self-Directed IRA. While there are some restrictions, there […]
Diversification in a Self-Directed IRA
If you’ve read this blog over the past few years, you know that we’re constantly talking about diversification. But what does diversification mean? And why does it matter? Let’s zoom […]
Optimizing Retirement Savings with a Self-Directed Roth IRA
Optimize Your Retirement Savings For many Americans, retirement planning is a confusing and daunting task. There are so many options and variables to consider, it’s no wonder that many people […]
Don’t Ignore This Lesser-Known Advantage to Business Taxes
Many retirement investors choose to file their taxes using a Schedule C for their business income—such as through a Sole Proprietorship, a Single Member LLC, or potentially a Corporation. A […]
A Key Benefit to Self-Directed Roth IRAs: Tax-Free Growth
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. And while that may be true, it seems especially true in the world of taxes. But you’d be surprised. When […]