Self-Directed IRA – What Kinds Can I Choose From?
Self-Directed IRA fans, rejoice – there’s a lot more to self-directed investing than just the Self-Directed IRA. And that’s great news for some people with higher incomes who don’t qualify […]
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What are the Best Non-Gateway Cities for Self-Directed IRA and CRE Investment?
If you’ve always lived on one of the two great coasts of the United States, chances are that you’ve embraced the gateway cities. Large cities like New York and Los […]
Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate: The Best Cities for Foreclosure Discounts
Rent isn’t cheap. This isn’t something only millennials have noticed, either—more and more, real estate investors are starting to see how owning can be much better than renting. And when […]
Self-Directed IRAs – Are You a “Gold Bug”? If So, Here’s Why You Should Consider One
“Gold bug.” It might sound like something you’d find in the lawn, but you’re more likely to find one on a cable business channel. What is it, exactly? The better […]
Self-Directed IRA – What They Don’t Tell You About Them
When you’re starting out in the world of retirement investment, you notice a few common themes. You’re supposed to invest in stocks and bonds with an eye on long-term success. […]
Self-Directed IRA – Do Time-Tested Investing Principles Work?
There are some words of wisdom out there that are repeated so often they border on cliché. “Buy and hold for the long-term.” “Don’t let short-term adversity in the markets […]
Self-Directed IRA – Five Reasons to Consider One
For many people, the idea of retirement is simple: you put some money away in your 401(k), your employer matches, and you hope that when you reach retirement age, you’re […]
“Let Someone Else Do It”: How a Real Estate IRA is Easily Managed
If you’re like a lot of ordinary investors, the phrase “real estate” scares you a little bit. Real estate is big and expensive—or at least, so goes the refrain. People […]
Finding the Next Facebook: Self-Directed IRA Investment Tips from Peter Thiel
It’s not well understood in the consumer financial media, but Self-Directed IRA and 401(k) money has long been a valuable source of investment capital for successful startup and VC-stage companies. […]
Self-Directed IRA -How To Fund Yours
This piece is for those who are interested in starting a new Self-Directed IRA account but who aren’t yet sure how to fund it. It’s important to know a few […]