Avoiding Real Estate IRA Tax Traps

Real estate provides a unique combination of investment qualities: Tangibility…

The Case for “Real Assets” Inside a Self-Directed IRA

It’s been a spectacular run for stocks. As of this writing,…

‘Crowdfunding’ Multiplies Self-Directed IRA Investment Options

A relatively recent development in social media is opening the…

Priorities: Retirement? Or Education

It’s a heart-wrenching call. Few families are in the fortunate…

How to Add Real Estate to My IRA

There’s nothing out there that quite offers the unique advantages…

Self-Directed SEP IRAs – The Basics

Many people have already heard about real estate IRAs, gold IRAs,…

Supremes: Inherited IRAs Fair Game for Creditors

If you were relying on the substantial creditor protections IRAs…

Investing in Oil and Gas in Your Self-Directed IRA

With radical Islamist groups overrunning Iraq, including a number…

Should I Withdraw Money from Retirement Accounts To Invest?

Many times, we are presented with a unique and even once-in-a-lifetime…