Is a Self-Directed IRA at odds with a traditional retirement strategy? To answer that question, we have to first answer what it means to have a “traditional retirement strategy.” And according to the numbers, the results on those are mixed. Many Americans don’t even have a retirement strategy, for example, and even at age 65, […]
In choosing a Self-Directed IRA, most investors will encounter a fundamental choice: is it better to use a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? The differences go far beyond the name. A Self-Directed Roth IRA is a fundamentally different way of investing from a Traditional IRA. But that does not mean a Traditional IRA is […]
How does controlling more of your retirement account help you retire? With a Self-Directed IRA, the options are numerous. Using self-direction in your retirement portfolio will give you access to a wide range of non-traditional assets for retirement investing—including real estate, precious metals, private notes, and more. But how can investors leverage this knowledge into […]
A Self-Directed IRA is a valuable tool for building retirement wealth. But like any retirement plan, the goal is not that you build as much wealth as possible. The goal is to build as much wealth as possible for your retirement. That means that your retirement goals are not just a number. They are also […]
Holding checkbook power with an IRA—the ability to make a retirement investment as quickly as writing a check—has appeal for those who hate too much red tape. But does it actually help you retire? The possibilities are endless when you use a Self-Directed IRA with checkbook control to make retirement investments, but it also helps […]
Using a Self-Directed IRA opens up the possibility of investing in a wide variety of assets. One investment that IRA investors can reach: tax liens. But what are tax liens, how do they work, and how might they fit within a retirement investment strategy? Here’s what you will need to know to use this unconventional […]
Are you ready for retirement? For most Americans, the answer will be definitively no, because they are not yet at retirement age. But the question still lingers for those who wonder if they are on track to retire. As MarketWatch reports, “A contribution rate of 10% starting in your mid-20s cuts the risk of running […]
When investors first hear about the kind of freedom they can have with a Self-Directed IRA, it’s common to get excited. After all, using an IRA opens multiple avenues for investing, including allowing investors to make use of their real estate experience with their retirement money. But because many people who invest in Self-Directed IRAs […]
A Self-Directed Real Estate IRA—in other words, a Self-Directed IRA in which an investor holds real estate—can be a powerful way to build a retirement investment plan. Keeping real estate within one such account allows experienced real estate investors to leverage that experience into a long-term investment strategy. But how is that actually done? Let’s […]
In setting up maximum freedom and flexibility in one’s retirement account, investors sometimes come to the conclusion that the best way to do it is to use a Self-Directed Single Member IRA LLC. But what exactly is this process, and what does it take to set up? Furthermore, what are the benefits that can make […]